Amazing Spider-Man #361 (1992) - Newsstand - Signed Randy Emberlin - CBCS SS 9.2 - 1st Carnage

CBCS graded 9.2 (Near Mint-) copy of Amazing Spider-Man #361 Newsstand Edition, featuring the first full appearance of Carnage (Cletus Kasady) and a verified signature from inker Randy Emberlin. One of the most important Spider-Man keys of the Copper Age and a cornerstone book for Venom and Carnage collectors.

Grading Details:

• Grading Company: CBCS
• Grade: 9.2 (Near Mint-)
• Page Quality: White Pages
• Certification #: 20-20F1363-005
• Verified Signature: Randy Emberlin

Book Details:

• Title: Amazing Spider-Man #361
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Year: 1992
• Edition: Newsstand Edition
• Key Significance: First full appearance of Carnage (Cletus Kasady)
• Additional Significance: Venom cameo and origin retold
• Story: David Michelinie
• Cover Art: Mark Bagley & Randy Emberlin
• Legacy: One of the defining Spider-Man keys of the 1990s

Why This Book Matters:

Amazing Spider-Man #361 introduced Carnage, the offspring of the Venom symbiote bonded to serial killer Cletus Kasady. The character quickly became one of Marvel's most popular villains and remains a major presence across comics, animation, video games, and film. This sought-after Newsstand Edition carries additional collector appeal due to its lower survival rate compared to direct-market copies. The verified Randy Emberlin signature adds another desirable element to an already iconic key issue.

Condition:

• Professionally graded and encapsulated by CBCS
• White Pages
• Verified Randy Emberlin signature
• Case is clean and intact
• Exact item shown

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