Marvel· 1983★ Key Issue

The Amazing Spider-Man #238

1st appearance of the Hobgoblin

Market value · CGC 9.8

$1,451

Based on 1 recent sale

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Where the copies sit

Only 1 copy on the market at this grade — nothing to compare it against.

Recent sales

Date	Grade	Sold price
Jul 16, 2026	CGC 9.8	$1,450.54

Cheap copies to be careful of

14 listings on eBay right now look like this issue but are not it. They are usually the cheapest ones on the page — here is why.

Facsimile / reprint$6.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 238 FACSIMILE EDITION MARVEL COMICS
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
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Facsimile / reprint$8.99
Amazing Spider-Man #238 NM+ Facsimile Edition Reprints 1st App. Hobgoblin 2022
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
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Facsimile / reprint$10.00
Amazing Spider-Man #238 (2022 Marvel) | Facsimile Edition | NM
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
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Facsimile / reprint$11.99
Amazing Spider-Man #238 NM 1st App Of Hobgoblin Marvel Comics Facsimile Key
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
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Not the comic$14.94
The Amazing Spider-Man #238 Poster 11x17 Comic Book Art Print Wall Decor
A poster, empty slab, or other merchandise — not the book itself.
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Not the comic$25.95
The Amazing Spider-Man #238 Comic Book Hobgoblin Tearing Suit Poster 16"x24
A poster, empty slab, or other merchandise — not the book itself.
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Facsimile / reprint$44.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 238 FACSIMILE VARIANT CGC 9.8 MARVEL COMICS ROMITA
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
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Facsimile / reprint$69.99
Amazing Spider-man #238 Facsimile Reprint 1st Hobgoblin CGC 9.8 NM/M Gem Wow
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
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