Amazing Spider-Man  (1962)

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1st appearance of the Hobgoblin, Roderick Kingsley

A complete issue includes the ‘Tattooz' giveaway insert, found between the final page and the back cover. See additional images - be aware that the insert may be there but the tattoos might still be missing

[Feb 2021 - a social media account associated with Sony seemingly teased the transformation of Ned Leeds into the Hobgoblin / June 2022 - Jacob Batalon reshared photo holding a Hobgoblin action figure which caused future movie speculation on social media / May 2023 - speculation Spider-Man 4's villain will be Hobgoblin]

Newsstand ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Newsstand Edition, indicated by the barcode in the lower left corner

1st appearance of the Hobgoblin, Roderick Kingsley

Complete copies have the Tattooz giveaway insert

Mark Jewelers ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1983
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$40
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$135
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$650

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1st appearance of Hobgoblin

4-page interior Mark Jewelers advertisement, printed on paper stock and bound into the centerfold

Distributed to stores near military bases or on-site

Approximately only 5% of the print run included these advertisements

Canadian Edition ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1983
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$675

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$0.75 Canadian price variant

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1983
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$18
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$65
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$185

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No Tattooz insert

Blank ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.
Facsimile ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Facsimile reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #238, the first appearance of Hobgoblin

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2nd appearance of the Hobgoblin

First battle of Spider-Man vs the Hobgoblin

Newsstand ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Origin of Vulture

Newsstand ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Marvel ⋅ 1983
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3rd appearance of the Hobgoblin

1st cameo appearance of Lefty Donovan, becomes the second Hobgoblin in the next issue

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1st appearance and death of the second Hobgoblin, Lefty Donovan

Newsstand ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Cover art by John Romita Jr. featuring Hobgoblin, Roderick Kingsley

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Mark Jewelers ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1984
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$185

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1st appearance of Spider-Man's black costume

Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15

The symbiote costume was designed by a Marvel fan from Illinois named Randy Schueller. Editor-In-Chief Jim Shooter purchased the design idea from Randy for $220

Newsstand ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.
Mark Jewelers ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1984
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$55
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$225

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1st appearance of Spider-Man's black costume

4-page interior Mark Jewelers advertisement, printed on paper stock and bound into the centerfold

Distributed to stores near military bases or on-site

Approximately only 5% of the print run included these advertisements

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