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Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983) – Canadian Price Variant – 1st Hobgoblin – No Tattooz – VG/VG+

Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983) – Canadian Price Variant – 1st Hobgoblin

A major Copper Age Spider-Man key featuring the 1st appearance of the Hobgoblin, one of Spider-Man’s most important villains of the 1980s.

This copy is the scarcer Canadian Price Variant, identified by its 75¢ cover price. Please note this copy is missing the original Tattooz insert and has a detached top staple from the cover. These condition points have been clearly disclosed and reflected in the pricing.

Key Details

Title: Amazing Spider-Man #238
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Year: 1983
Era: Copper Age
Edition: Canadian Price Variant
Cover Price: 75¢
Writer: Roger Stern
Artist: John Romita Jr.
Key Significance: 1st appearance of Hobgoblin / Roderick Kingsley
Insert: No Tattooz insert included
Condition Note: Top staple detached from cover
Condition: Estimated VG/VG+ raw comic

Why It Matters

1st appearance of Hobgoblin
Major Amazing Spider-Man key issue
Scarcer Canadian Price Variant with 75¢ cover price
Strong appeal for Spider-Man, Hobgoblin and Copper Age Marvel collectors
Clear condition disclosure: no Tattooz insert and top staple detached

Creators

Written by Roger Stern with artwork by John Romita Jr., this issue introduced the Hobgoblin and became one of the defining Spider-Man keys of the Copper Age.

Collector Notes

This is a highly collectable Amazing Spider-Man key with added interest as a Canadian Price Variant. The book presents well overall, but please note the original Tattooz insert is not included and the top staple is detached from the cover. A strong copy for collectors wanting the 1st Hobgoblin without paying complete high-grade prices.

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