Marvel · Bronze Age · 1983
Amazing Spider-Man #238
Marvel · 1983
Noted for: Hobgoblin (Roderick Kingsley)
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What is Amazing Spider-Man #238 worth?
The Amazing Spider-Man #238 is a Marvel 1983 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $165 to $800. CGC 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $587.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recorded sales and current asking prices in the same grade.
The Amazing Spider-Man #238 in context
Why collectors care
The first appearance of the Hobgoblin, cover-dated March 1983 -- a Green Goblin successor whose identity ran as a multi-year mystery and who became one of the most demanded Spider-Man villains of the era.
How to identify it
Amazing Spider-Man #238, March 1983. This issue was distributed with a "Tattooz" temporary-tattoo insert. Copies that still contain the unused insert are meaningfully scarcer, and graders note its presence or absence on the label.
Common mistakes
Paying a with-Tattooz price for a without-Tattooz copy. The insert was designed to be removed and used, so most surviving copies lack it -- read the slab label or ask the seller directly.
Grade considerations
Beyond the usual early-80s spine and corner concerns, the Tattooz insert is effectively a second variable in the price. Grade and insert status should both be confirmed before you bid.
Last recorded sales
6 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 19, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 4 | $587 | $359 to $800 |
| CGC 8.5 | 1 | $315 | N/A |
| CGC 4.0 | 1 | $165 | N/A |
Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-19. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 6 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| CGC 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 8.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Amazing Spider-Man #238 value FAQ
What is Amazing Spider-Man #238 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $165 to $800.
What grade sells most often for Amazing Spider-Man #238?+
CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 4 sales and a recent median around $587.
What is the highest median grade for Amazing Spider-Man #238?+
CGC 9 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $587. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Amazing Spider-Man #238 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-19. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
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