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Amazing Spider-Man 1st series comic books issue 238

  • Issue #238A
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238A
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • "Tattooz" Inside.
    • Label #1057555001
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #3894245009
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #2101475004
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #4614725004
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #3816053002
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    • Tattoo insert damaged but tattoo present.
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    IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. Direct Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #238A.N
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238A.N
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #1093696009
    • Residue. Water damage.
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4394765006
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #238B
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238B
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    • Cover detached at one staple.
    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: White
    • Tattooz Missing.
    • Label #4480048008
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • INCOMPLETE. "Tattooz" missing.
    • Label #0066813006
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: White
    • "Tattooz" Insert Missing Newsstand Edition
    • Label #4350094005
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • INCOMPLETE. Tattooz insert missing.
    • Label #3941360001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • "TATTOOZ" Insert Missing.
    • Label #4357813001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Cover detached at one staple.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    IMPORTANT: Issue 238B DOES NOT come with Lakeside Skin Tattooz (insert may be present, but tattoo is missing either way). Direct Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #238B.N
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238B.N
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    • Cover detached at one staple.
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4586249002
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • "Tattooz" insert missing. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4356894002
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    IMPORTANT: Issue 238B DOES NOT come with Lakeside Skin Tattooz (insert may be present, but tattoo is missing either way). Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #238
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 238

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    Written by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Sr. Cover by John Romita Sr; John Romita Jr. From the shadow of evil past comes a terrifying new foe! When a bank robber flees from Spider-Man and disappears into the sewers, he finds the long-hidden secret hideout of the wall-crawler's one-time arch-enemy: the Green Goblin! Norman Osborn's secrets could be worth more than the contents of any bank vault - and soon, a shadowy figure takes possession of the costume, the weapons and, of course, the jet-glider! But this mystery menace can't resist putting his own horrific spin on the pernicious persona. The Green Goblin is no more - in his place now stands the Hobgoblin! And so begins one of the most acclaimed Spidey epics of all, courtesy of writer Roger Stern and legendary father-and-son artistic team of John Romita Sr. and John Romita Jr.! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #238ILLUMINATI
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 238ILLUMINATI

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    Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comic Books, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Blank Sketch Cover. Written by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Sr. From the shadow of evil past comes a terrifying new foe! When a bank robber flees from Spider-Man and disappears into the sewers, he finds the long-hidden secret hideout of the wall-crawler's one-time arch-enemy: the Green Goblin! Norman Osborn's secrets could be worth more than the contents of any bank vault - and soon, a shadowy figure takes possession of the costume, the weapons and, of course, the jet-glider! But this mystery menace can't resist putting his own horrific spin on the pernicious persona. The Green Goblin is no more - in his place now stands the Hobgoblin! And so begins one of the most acclaimed Spidey epics of all, courtesy of writer Roger Stern and legendary father-and-son artistic team of John Romita Sr. and John Romita Jr.! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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  • Issue #238AMJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 238AMJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert with the tattoo inside. First appearance of the Hobgoblin (Ned Leeds) in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by John Romta Sr. Green Goblin cameo. Romita Jr./Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #238BMJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 238BMJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Issue 238B DOES NOT have the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert or the tattoo is missing from insert. First appearance of the Hobgoblin (Ned Leeds) in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by John Romta Sr. Green Goblin cameo. Romita Jr./Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #238A
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 238A

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price.. IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #238B
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 238B
    • Water damage.
    • Cover detached at one staple. Water saturation.
    • INCOMPLETE. Piece missing from interior (affects art and story). Cover detached at one staple. Paper loss on back cover.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. IMPORTANT: Issue 238B DOES NOT come with Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.