Amazing Spider-Man #361 (1992) — CGC Universal 6.5 — 1st Full Appearance of Carnage

CGC Universal Grade 6.5 (white pages) — graded copy housed in a standard CGC slab. This is Amazing Spider-Man #361 (April 1992), the key Venom saga issue that includes the first full appearance of Carnage (Cletus Kasady). Story by David Michelinie with cover and interior art by Mark Bagley and inks by Randy Emberlin.

Condition & grading: Encapsulated and labeled by CGC as a 6.5 Universal with white pages. The grade indicates a mid-grade collectible with moderate handling/edge wear consistent with the grade; the slab protects the book and preserves page quality. White interior pages are noted on the label, which adds to long-term collector value.

Notable features: Key modern-era first full appearance of Carnage — a highly sought-after character for collectors and speculators alike. Cover art by Mark Bagley is a standout image (Spider-Man vs. Carnage) and the issue is part one of the “Carnage” storyline. This copy’s CGC label also lists creative credits and the 1st full appearance notation, which appeals to both sight-unseen buyers and display collectors.

Collectible value & playability: Important issue for back-issue Spider-Man and Marvel modern-era collections; desirable for fans of Venom/Carnage, character-focused sets, and graded-key runs. A CGC 6.5 is attractive to collectors who want a certified, display-ready copy without the premium of high-graded (9.0+) examples.

Other observations: Book is sealed in its slab; label and serial number are visible. There is a small yellow price sticker on the slab in the provided photo — the sticker is external to the slab and does not affect the encapsulated comic. Images show front cover and slab; back cover not shown. All descriptions reflect the slab label and visible details.