Marvel· 1983★ Key Issue

The Amazing Spider-Man #238

1st appearance of the Hobgoblin

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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$10.00
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #238 NM COMIC BOOK FACSIMILE #BIN003
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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Wrong volume$10.25
Amazing Spider-Man #424 Vol. 1 1997 Marvel Comics 1st App 7.0+ SD19-238
Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.
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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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Facsimile / reprint$20.00
🚨🔥🕷 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #238 FACSIMILE Unknown 616 Exclusive Blank Variant
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$23.35
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$24.95
Amazing Spider-Man #238 - Facsimile Edition / John Romita Jr. Sig (VF/NM) 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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Guide value · CGC 9.8

$1,450

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Updated	Grade	Estimate
Aug 29, 2026	CGC 9.8	$1,450.00

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