Amazing Spider-Man #238 CGC 9.4 WP 1st App Hobgoblin Tattooz Insert Marvel 1983 For Sale

# The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (Marvel Comics, 3/83) — CGC 9.4 (Near Mint)

## **Direct Edition** featuring the Classic Spider-Man Head Logo Box

## Key Bronze Age Issue: First Appearance of the Hobgoblin!

## Complete with Intact "Lakeside Skin Tattooz" Insert

Up for sale/sale is a highly collectible, professionally graded copy of **The Amazing Spider-Man #238**, published by Marvel Comics in March 1983. This is one of the most iconic and sought-after keys of the Bronze Age, featuring the legendary **first appearance of the Hobgoblin** (identity unknown at the time).

This copy has been professionally certified and encapsulated by **CGC (Comic Book Guaranty)** with a stellar universal grade of **9.4 (Near Mint)**.

### 🌟 Key Highlights:

* **The Grade:** CGC 9.4 (Near Mint) Blue Universal Label.

* **Direct Edition:** Features the iconic Spider-Man face graphic in the corner box rather than a standard barcode, marking it as a vintage Direct Market copy.

* **The Tattooz Insert:** **CONTAINS THE TATTOOZ INSERT SHEET.** This copy is certified by CGC to include the original, manufactured "Lakeside Skin Tattooz" sample sheet inside. Books missing this insert receive a restricted "Qualified" green label—this is the complete, premium universal blue label copy serious collectors want!

* **Key Character:** 1st appearance of the Hobgoblin.

* **Creative Team:** Classic story by Roger Stern, with iconic cover and interior art by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr.

### 📸 Condition & Case Notes:

* **CGC Certification Number:** 4010100002 (Clearly visible on the label)

* **Case Quality:** The CGC slab is in excellent, clean condition with no major scuffs, cracks, or chips. It has been carefully stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled collector environment.

* *(Optional: Add page quality here, e.g., "White Pages" or "Off-White to White Pages" depending on your label).*

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### 📦 Professional Shipping & Handling:

We understand how important preservation is to comic collectors. Your slab will be treated with the utmost care:

* **Secured Packaging:** Wrapped securely in multiple layers of heavy-duty bubble wrap.

* **Rigid Protection:** Boxed securely in a crush-resistant, dedicated comic shipping box to ensure it cannot shift or suffer impact damage during transit.

* **Tracking & Insurance:** Shipped via **USPS Priority Mail / FedEx / UPS** (depending on buyer preference) with full tracking and signature confirmation required upon delivery.

### 🛑 Terms of Sale:

* **No Returns on Graded Books:** Due to the volatile nature of the collectibles market and the third-party security certification provided by CGC, all sales on graded comic books are final.

* **Questions?** Please review all high-resolution images carefully before offerding or purchasing. If you need any additional photos or have specific questions about the slab, please feel free to send a message!

**Don't miss the chance to add this beautiful, complete Bronze Age masterpiece to your Spider-Man registry or investment portfolio!**