The Amazing Spider-Man, Annual, #019, (Marvel, 1985) - Direct Sales

This collectible issue of The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #019, published by Marvel in 1985, is a must-have for comic book enthusiasts. Featuring a captivating cover by John Romita, it is a double-sized annual edition. This copy is a direct sales variant, which is a notable detail for collectors.

About the cover

The cover depicts Mary Jane Watson tearing open her clothing to reveal a Spider-Man costume underneath, indicating her readiness for action. The dynamic artwork, highlighted by an intense explosion, perfectly captures the essence of the 1980s comic art style. The illustration marvelously demonstrates the combination of drama and superhero action synonymous with the Spider-Man series.

About the variant

This issue is a Direct Sales variant, which means it was sold directly to comic book stores and not through newsstands. Often, direct sales variants are more sought after by collectors due to better preservation conditions.

Issue Details

• Title: The Amazing Spider-Man
• Issue Number: 019
• Publisher: Marvel
• Release Date: 1985
• Estimated Value: $10.00 - $90.00
• Cover Artist: John Romita
• Condition: Ungraded, Bagged, and boarded, Condition may vary and is likely higher than what we specify. We set all of our comic conditions to "good" to keep things simple.
• Notations: Double-sized annual issue.
• Genre: Superhero
• Variant: Direct Sales
• Language: English
• Age Level: Teen and up
• Format: Physical copy
• Signed: No
• Writer: Not specified
• Universe: Marvel Universe
• Tradition: American
• Superhero Team: Spider-Man supporting characters
• Character: Spider