Amazing Spider-Man #244 (September 1983), graded CGC 9.4 (Near Mint) with White Pages, published by Marvel Comics.

This issue features a Hobgoblin cameo appearance during the height of the Roger Stern era — a defining creative period for early 1980s Spider-Man storytelling.

Creative Team:

• Story by Roger Stern

• Interior art by John Romita Jr.

• Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Wiacek

Key Highlights:

• 🎃 Hobgoblin cameo

• 🕷️ Early Stern-era Spider-Man

• 🎨 Classic Romita Jr. cover featuring explosive pumpkin bomb imagery

• 💎 CGC 9.4 – premium Copper Age grade tier

• 📄 White Pages designation

The Hobgoblin saga remains one of the most collectible early-1980s Spider-Man arcs, with sustained demand across issues #238–#251.

Why This Book Matters

• Strong Copper Age Spider-Man liquidity

• Hobgoblin storyline momentum

• Romita Jr. early-career Marvel work

• 9.4 is a high-demand tier for registry and investment buyers

• Clean, colorful cover presentation enhances eye appeal

While not the first Hobgoblin appearance, this issue benefits from its proximity to key Hobgoblin entries and the popularity of the Stern run.

Ideal for:

• Spider-Man run collectors

• Hobgoblin arc completists

• Copper Age Marvel investors

• CGC registry participants