Marvel· 1988★ Key Issue

The Amazing Spider-Man #298

1st cameo of Eddie Brock; 1st Todd McFarlane ASM art

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Not the comic$11.11
The Amazing Spider-Man #298 COVER B&W Marvel Comic Book Poster 8.5x11.5
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The Amazing Spider-Man Issue 298 Comic Book Chance Encounter Poster 16"x24"
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Not the comic$25.00
The Amazing Spider-Man Issue 298 Comic Book Poster Chance Encounter
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Not the comic$64.15
The Amazing Spider-Man #298 Poster Canvas Spiderman Marvel Comic Book Print
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Not the comic$75.00
Amazing Spider-Man #298 ~ CGC 6.5 custom label ~ Marvel 1988 Newsstand edition
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Not the comic$150.00
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #298 CGC 8.5 NEWSSTAND EDITION MCFARLANE CUSTOM VENOM LABEL
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Lot / bundle$156.00
Amazing Spider-Man 298 Lot Of 2 - Direct & Newsstand High Grade L👀K!
Multiple books sold together. The price is for the whole lot, so it is not comparable to a single copy.
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Lot / bundle$325.00
Amazing Spider-Man Bundle/lot! #51, #99, #171, #298, #299!! Vintage Marvel
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Guide value · CGC 9.8

$561

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Guide value

Updated	Grade	Estimate
Sep 17, 2026	CGC 9.8	$560.99

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