Amazing Spider-Man #361 (April 1992), the first full appearance of Carnage, sells for about $125–290 in CGC 9.6 and $300–380 in CGC 9.8, based on 2026 sales. A CGC 9.8 brought $323 on eBay on October 16, 2026.
Below you'll find prices by grade, recent sales, how to tell a first print from a second printing, and what to do if you have a copy. We buy comic books in Chicago and the suburbs and see Spider-Man books every week. If you'd rather sell comic books than research them, we can make you an offer.
Amazing Spider-Man #361 Value by Grade (2026)
Prices are for CGC-graded first printings. Second printings sell for much less.
| CGC grade | Typical 2026 price | Most recent verified sale |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 (Near Mint) | About $130 (estimate) | eBay listings, Oct 2026 |
| 9.6 (NM+) | $125–290 | $125.50 · eBay · Sep 26, 2026 |
| 9.8 (NM/MT) | $300–380 | $323 · eBay · Oct 16, 2026 |
Raw copies in nice shape usually sell for $30–60. Second printings in CGC 9.6 have sold for $66–95 in 2026.
Recent Amazing Spider-Man #361 Sales (2026)
| Date | Grade | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | CGC 9.8 | eBay | $323 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | CGC 9.8 | Heritage Auctions | $378 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | CGC 9.8 | Heritage Auctions | $305 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | CGC 9.6 | eBay | $125.50 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | CGC 9.6 | eBay | $209 |
Prices peaked around the Venom movies and have settled since. Older guides that quote $1,000 or more for a 9.8 are out of date.
Why Amazing Spider-Man #361 Is Valuable
Amazing Spider-Man #361 is the first full appearance of Carnage, the serial killer Cletus Kasady bonded to an offspring of the Venom symbiote. David Michelinie wrote it and Mark Bagley drew it. Carnage has a brief cameo in #360, but #361 is the book collectors want.
Carnage became one of Spider-Man's biggest villains and the main villain of the 2021 film Venom: Let There Be Carnage. It is a key book of the Modern Age. For other issues, see our Amazing Spider-Man price guide.
How to Tell a First Print of ASM #361
- Second printing. Marvel reprinted the issue in 1992. The second printing has a silver cover and sells for much less.
- Newsstand vs direct. Newsstand copies have a UPC barcode, direct-edition copies have a Spider-Man image there. Both are first prints, and high-grade newsstand copies are scarcer.
- Later reprints. Facsimile editions and collections say so on the cover or in the indicia.
- Signatures. A Bagley signature adds value only when it is verified, for example by CGC Signature Series.
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What Affects the Value of Your Copy
Many copies were saved in high grade, so only 9.8 copies bring a real premium. Grading a copy that will come back 9.4 often costs more than it adds. Learn more in how condition affects comic book value, raw vs graded comics and CGC vs CBCS, or see our comic book grading guide.
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Amazing Spider-Man #361 FAQ
How much is Amazing Spider-Man #361 worth?
In 2026 a CGC-graded first print of Amazing Spider-Man #361 sells for about $125–290 in 9.6 and $300–380 in 9.8. Raw copies in nice shape usually sell for $30–60.
Is ASM #361 the first appearance of Carnage?
Yes. Amazing Spider-Man #361 (April 1992) is the first full appearance of Carnage. He has a brief cameo in #360.
How do I tell a first print of ASM #361?
The second printing has a silver cover. A first print has the regular printed cover, either with a barcode (newsstand) or with a Spider-Man image in the corner (direct edition).
How much is a CGC 9.8 ASM #361 worth?
A CGC 9.8 first print sold for about $300–380 in October 2026. Older guides that list $1,000 or more reflect prices from the Venom movie peak.
