The Amazing Spider-Man #535 (2006)

Publisher: Marvel Comics Year: 2006 Story Arc: Civil War Writer: J. Michael Straczynski Artist: Ron Garney Inker: Bill Reinhold Cover Artist: Ron Garney Print: First print Variant: Standard Direct Edition

Condition

Cover: Strong gloss, deep reds and golds, clean presentation, light handling visible under angled light Spine: A couple of tiny stress ticks, staples tight Corners: Sharp with minimal softening Edges: Clean with light shelf wear Interior: White/off‑white pages, no marks Other notes: No creases, dents, or bends visible Default Grade: Very Fine (VF). Bagged and boarded.

Key Issue Details

• Major Civil War tie‑in

• Spider-Man and Iron Man partnership under strain

• Peter begins questioning Tony’s motives — key turning point

• Garney’s dramatic, high‑energy artwork

• Essential issue for Civil War storyline collectors

• Highly collected modern ASM event period

Why this comic matters

ASM #535 marks the beginning of Spider-Man’s ideological break from Iron Man, a crucial shift in the Civil War storyline. It’s a standout modern issue with strong demand from collectors completing the Civil War run, and the cover is one of the most striking in the event.