Mcfarlane Amazing Spider-Man 316 cover
Artist: Todd Mcfarlane (All)
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DescriptionThis cover was offered to me in 2004. I've had always dreamed of owning it, and frankly I knew I had to have it when I got the opportunity. This cover also represented for the first time the dilema of trying to justify a price that to me was so ridiculous that I still can't believe I paid it. Fortunately for me, nostalgia trumped fiscal responsibility that day, and I definitely do not regret my decision. I wonder if most collectors who overpay for something, do they ever have any regrets?Anyway, two guys I have to thank in particular. Thanks to Richard Martines for being cool about letting me trade a nice Neal Adams Green Lantern cover toward the Venom cover (I had just purchased the GL cover from Richard a few months earlier). Of course, thank you Will for selling it to me!!!! Social/Sharing |
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LB Jefferies
Member Since 2003
Posted on 2/13/2009
Hey Joe, I'll bet fiscal responsibility ends up winning in the end should you ever sell this!
Danny Tran
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/13/2009
EXTRAORDINARY cover!!!!.Sneaky....What else are you holding back?(LOL).Thanks for sharing.
Nelson Animated Ink
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/13/2009
The secret is finally out. Lol. The best cover from his ASM run. Cheers! N.
Alex B 
Member Since 2008
Posted on 2/13/2009
Incredible cover. Truly breathtaking. A piece of comics history. Thanks for sharing... at last ! I would never regret paying a crazy price for a crazy page like this one, it would be like having regrets for falling in love ;-)
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/13/2009
It's funny but whenever I look see this piece (and thanks for bringing it by for me to see in person, by the way) all I can think of is the hours, and hours, and hours, of phone (and live) conversations we had about you buying it, and how much it cost, AND how you were going to come up with the money (which was incredibly resourceful and gutsy on your part, considering). I never understood why you chose to tuck this one away, because you were so happy and so proud of it when you finally got it. I mean, geez, you practically slept with the damn thing for those first few days! LOL! Anyway, it's nice to finally be able to say this in public, so here goes. CONGRATS BUDDY!!!!! =)
Jason Weitzner
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/13/2009
Joe - what more can I add that I haven't already told you in person and over the phone a dozen times already... Todd made a serious error letting this one go. I know for a fact he regrets it.
Mike W
Member Since 2007
Posted on 2/13/2009
Okay, I just finished wiping the drool from my mouth!! I agree with Eric!! This should be on the "Most Views" list for at least a decade!!! Thank you SOOOO much for sharing, Joe!!
Ken R
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/13/2009
A classic, legendary piece of modern comic history! But for god sakes, after all these years the least you could do is get us a high-res scan! Haha!
John Bamber
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/13/2009
Not bad.... I "suppose" I can see the attraction. "Iconic", "best of the run", "Incredible artist". Yeah, I suppose I can understand.... Now hand it over or I shoot the rabbit.....!
Jonathan Mueller
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/13/2009
A very belated CONGRATULATIONS on acquiring this, the most memorable of all of Todd's ASM Covers! Phenomenal piece... Spidey getting his butt served up to him has never looked better! Thanks for sharing Joe!~:)
Seamus O
Member Since 2007
Posted on 2/14/2009
11 comments the first day of posting? Yeah, I wouldn't regret paying too much for such a piece. There will be plenty of interest from here to the end of the human race. Congratulations!
Enrico Niederberger
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/14/2009
hands down one of the best pieces in whole comichistory for me ! I can feel u beeing proud of it, just looking at it !
Mike K
Member Since 2003
Posted on 2/14/2009
I just felt light headed... Nostalgic doesn't even begin to describe this cover. A big, amazing, fantastic congratulations are in order
Mike K
Member Since 2003
Posted on 2/14/2009
Oh-- and I've only over paid for something once... And because it was something I wanted dearly. I have NO REGRETS!!
Jerry Livengood
Member Since 2008
Posted on 2/14/2009
I know it happens all the time, but I find it hilarious that such an iconic Marvel cover was done on a DC board.
buzz zz
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/14/2009
You traded a Neal Adams Green Lantern cover for this????
I D
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/14/2009
The best cover McFarlane has ever done! Not even a close second.
Ben Bressel
Member Since 2003
Posted on 2/14/2009
the best. probably seems like a steal at today's prices :) Congrats Bro!
Lee Benaka
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/14/2009
Yes, indeed, this is very, very nice. Thanks for sharing, Joe!
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/15/2009
I was winding down my collecting ways when this came out, but there was such a buzz about McFarlane's Spider-Man every time I hit the comic shops that I just had to check it out. Everything about this cover just screams the Toddster, from the energy of the speed lines (love those) to Venom's triumphant pose. (On a more personal note,I know that I enjoyed my sneak preview of this a while back so I think it's good that this is finally coming out into the digital light of day. Art this good should be seen. Congratulations again.
Richard Rivera
Member Since 2009
Posted on 2/15/2009
Amazing -Pure Mcfarlane at his prime!! Congrats!!
Shawn Taniguchi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/16/2009
Most impressive indeed. When it comes to such an incredible piece of comics history, the price is always justified. Absolutely awesome!
B B
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/17/2009
Oh so you're the one who had this 8). What can I say but I hate you! Its sweet as suger pal, congrats!
Mark Walters
Member Since 2008
Posted on 2/19/2009
This was always one of my favorite McFarlane Spidey covers. I love the fact that it's on DC COMICS board. HA!
Thomas V
Member Since 2008
Posted on 2/21/2009
Can you actually overpay for something like this? One thing I pretty certain of is that is you decide to let it go I'm sure there are a bunch of other collectors willing to overpay even more! To see the originals I'm blown away by how truly great a comicbook illustrator Todd really was/is. He really had a clear vision of what he wanted.
Mark Warunek
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/20/2009
Just noticed you finally posted a scan of this fantastic cover. Your a very lucky man. Congrats!
Wesley Liu
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/8/2009
Just incredible. Congrats on owning perhaps the greatest ASM covers of all time!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/30/2009
Holy crap! You finally put up my scan! About fricking time! Looks way better than that sad ass digital pic you had originally! LOL! =)
E B
Member Since 2006
Posted on 7/25/2009
I've been in your shoes of having to debate buying a dream piece at a price higher than I wanted to; in the end, those are the ones I've never regretted owning and trust me, you'd have regretted passing this beauty up if you had. It's a hell of a cover and you've got a spectacular collection!
Lorenzo Fratini
Member Since 2008
Posted on 8/5/2009
What can be possibly said about this cover? Nothing. I will stay silet, and quiet, watching. Must be stunning seen live. Congrats!
. BRAUNY
Member Since 2007
Posted on 8/21/2009
Holy crap! Now that is a grail piece if ever there was one! Congrats!
George H
Member Since 2009
Posted on 9/17/2009
Are you kidding me!?!?! An incredible piece of modern (or 'copper') comic history. Very powerful Venom over Spidey.
Crees Tyler
Member Since 2008
Posted on 10/20/2009
You have the best cover ever done by Mcfarlane !!! WoooooW, this is pure art !!! I'm so jalous... ;-)
Kenn Y
Member Since 2009
Posted on 1/11/2010
A definitive piece of modern comic-book history; money can be earned, but gems like this come by only once so often. Congratulations!
Timothy Guerrero
Member Since 2009
Posted on 1/15/2010
Madre mia! You must have it stored in a vault. God this is the best spidey cover by Mcfarlane.
Arjuna Rajakumar
Member Since 2008
Posted on 4/4/2010
what ever you paid for it, it is a great investment and will only go up in value
Peter P
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/4/2010
Wow I just had the crazy realisation this is the first US comic I ever bought!!! I agree with everyone, one of his best!! =)
Thomas Trout
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/7/2010
Why does it say DC COMICS on it???????????????????????/
aric shapiro
Member Since 2006
Posted on 7/28/2010
Heat that sound??? It is my jaw dropping to the ground
Daniel C.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 11/9/2010
I certainly hope my comment doesn't get lost in the crowd . Let's just say this; if your entire art collection were to be lost, and this were to be the only piece left, then I wouldn't feel very sorry for you. "INCREDIBLE"!
Andrew Van Embden
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/2/2010
The BEST McFarlane cover EVER !!!!! Whatever it cost you Joe, it was worth every darn cent !!!!
Marc Pecorella
Member Since 2007
Posted on 2/5/2011
Beautiful cover. I remember it well......and, in terms of collectors having regrets for overpaying, well, in my case, I NEVER regret it! Hell, how do you expect to get such great stuff if you don't blackmail (not bribe!) the former owner. Great, great piece. Well worth whatever price you paid/traded to get it.
Eric B
Member Since 2008
Posted on 2/21/2011
Joe, this is simply incredible. Todd was at the top of his game with this one. The envy of everyone here was worth the money. Congrats. Seriously. Congrats.
Mike B
Member Since 2008
Posted on 2/22/2011
Late to the party in regards to leaving a comment, this is a true gem. Huge congrats, can't stop looking at this bad boy.
Robbie Cook
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/27/2011
W-O-W! Just over the top! It'll be worth triple in a few years.
Ron S
Member Since 2007
Posted on 3/25/2011
Can't believe I haven't commented on this. Wonderful! Best of the run. Congrats!!
Maria Coppola
Member Since 2011
Posted on 5/19/2011
My first visit to your gallery, and I must say, simply amazing! Many strive to have one Grail piece, but here you have multiple! Beautiful, simply beautiful!
Paul Stanson
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/4/2011
SHEESH! This. Is. The. Best. Jealous but in a good way! :)
Rabid Ferret
Member Since 2005
Posted on 1/8/2012
It simply doesn't get any better than this. My jealousy knows no bounds:) McFarlane perfection!
Alex MacPhee
Member Since 2008
Posted on 3/6/2012
Beautiful. OMO, Mcfarlane is the only person who has drawn venom properly. The slighty exagerrated eyes, the evil menacing gring with the teeth and the steroid pumped up body Now it has become a parody of itself with the drool, the fangs and the tongue. UGH!
Dimitrios Z
Member Since 2011
Posted on 7/17/2012
The good old Venom days, Congrats on this Excellent Cover!!!
Lenny Da Collector
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/14/2012
Joe, I'm sure now looking back you got a good deal for this cover after the recent auctions. You have one of the most amazing collection and yet you are so humble about everything.
Frederic Lorge
Member Since 2007
Posted on 9/30/2012
Just discovering your collection today for the first time. Every time I see a cover, it seems to be better than the next one. Hope you cherish them and have framed some. These beauties are not for portfolios.
Johnny Junior
Member Since 2006
Posted on 3/24/2013
My all time favorite ASM cover. This is the issue that introduced me to the best artist to ever draw Spider-Man.
MARVIN HOOVER (SPI-D-FAN)
Member Since 2012
Posted on 1/10/2014
THE BEST SPIDEY COVER IN MY HUMBLE OPINION
MARVIN HOOVER (SPI-D-FAN)
Member Since 2012
Posted on 1/10/2014
THE BEST SPIDEY COVER IN MY HUMBLE OPINION
David C.
Member Since 2007
Posted on 4/8/2014
one of the best cover of spider man never made, congratulations my friend ;)
Jonathan Mueller
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/24/2015
Updated scan looks SO nice!! Love those blue line pencils! Congrats again! Arguably Todd's best ASM cover!
Lucky Baru
Member Since 2014
Posted on 1/7/2016
Was Todd's signature in the top corner of the page removed, signed in pencil, or was it signed in a shade of ink that doesn't show-up? It seems very faint in the scan. For me, it is Venom's hands that sell that cover and make it pop.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
Posted on 6/7/2017
This is one of those one-of-a-kind covers that collectors (like me) only dream of. There is nothing, NOTHING!!, better than a McFarlane Venom cover.
JN 80
Member Since 2016
Posted on 11/25/2017
What a holygrail to have in your collection. Congratulations!
Greg Gross
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/18/2017
Both "Amazing" and "Spectacular"! This McFarlane cover has it all! WOW!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
Posted on 5/14/2018
It's an honor to leave the first 2018 comment on this amazing gem. Every time I look through your collection, I go into a massive "art stimuli overload coma," haha, but this is the one that I always fixate on. Such an amazing piece, it just melts my brain. Congrats congrats congrats!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/20/2018
Joe, I just love this piece. A spectacular McFarlane masterpiece. My congrats.
Kolin V
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 1/20/2019
What can I say that has not already been said! One of the best McFarlane covers!
Miles Bless
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 6/21/2019
worth every penny. One of the most iconic Venom images in his history. A true classic
J Ledger
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/4/2020
Even though you paid a ridiculous price back in 2009 it's likely a good deal now. This piece has got to be equal to a massive home or luxury sports car! One of the best McFarlane pieces ever congrats!
Bedo's Collectibles
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 3/25/2020
This is one of the most iconic McFarlane covers and the best Venom cover of all time. I am sure the value has soared five fold or more since '09.
Simon . K
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/29/2020
HOW???!!!! HOW DO YOU HAVE SUCH A MAJESTIC WORK OF ART??!!! Anyway, excuse my outburst haha! One of my favorite Spidey covers, I'm happy to know it's in good hands!!!
Kolin V
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/3/2020
Yup!! What else can I say that has not been already said!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/3/2020
Alright, I'll give you the 100th comment. Perhaps the single greatest Venom image in existence.
Phill R
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 1/26/2021
I bet you're glad you've held onto this over the years! A cover that will only be more appreciated in every passing generation, perfectly executed by McFarlane!!
Kelsey S
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/19/2021
Incredible I was unaware this piece was on here until now! Wish I had come across it sooner because it truly is a joy to look at! Thanks for sharing 🙏
James Halperin
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 12/10/2021
What a killer image! I think it's my #1 top-favorite ASM cover... so great.
Ian Joseph Wong
Member Since 2012
Posted on 4/10/2022
just wondering why is it on DC comics inc? is there story behind it?
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
Posted on 7/27/2022
now. youre profile pic makes perfect since. congrats on an all time piece of greatness.
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