Amazing Spider‑Man #1 (Black Suit Spidey) — Mike Mayhew Virgin Painted Variant — Signed w/ COA

Condition & grading: Near Mint — ungraded. This is an ungraded copy offered in clean, high‑contrast condition with no visible creases, spine rolls, or handling marks in the supplied photos. The cover is a true “virgin” format (no logos, no text) preserving the full painted image.

Signature & authentication: Signed on the cover by Mike Mayhew in a silver/metallic marker that contrasts well against the pale background and dark symbiote art. The signature sits on the artwork but does not obscure key elements of the image. Sale includes a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) verifying the signature.

Notable features & artist: Full‑art painted virgin variant by Mike Mayhew — a display‑focused cover that highlights the symbiote/black‑suit Spider‑Man (Venom imagery). This is a non‑foil, non‑embossed painted variant (no special printing effects), intended for collectors who prioritize artwork and presentation.

Collectible value & notes: The combination of a true virgin cover and the artist’s signature with COA creates a collectible premium versus standard retail issues. Because the book is currently ungraded, a buyer has the option to submit to a third‑party grading service; a high grade would likely increase resale and display value. Particularly appealing to collectors of Mike Mayhew work, virgin/variant cover collectors, and fans of symbiote/Venom era Spider‑Man pieces.

Observations: Signature placement is unobtrusive and clearly visible; cover art shows strong contrast and appears clean in the photographs. Sold as the signed Mike Mayhew virgin painted variant of Amazing Spider‑Man #1 (Venom), pictured and described as shown.