Auctions: comic books in 'Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man'
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Item #61298803
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 0), Spider-ManAmazing Fantasy (1962 Marvel) 15 CGC 5.5
1st app. Spider-Man, Aunt May, Uncle Ben
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4448020002
Starts Oct 5 Origin and 1st Appearance of Spider-Man by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (11pgs). 1st appearance of Aunt May and Uncle Ben. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. "Spider-Man!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains the abilities of a spider; When he fails to stop a burglar who runs past him, his uncle is killed as a result; He therefore swears never to shirk his responsibility again. "The Bell-Ringer!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; On a small Mediterranean island of fisherfolk, Old Pedros is the town bell-ringer; One day the volcano atop the island begins to erupt; The villagers evacuate and put out to sea; Old Pedros, though, stays at the church; "The bells must be rung," he tells himself. "Man in the Mummy Case!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A fugitive accepts a mummy's help to escape the police, only to find himself an ancient Egyptian slave. Stan Lee's editorial explaining title change. "There Are Martians Among Us!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The discovery of a crashed flying saucer frightens a small town, especially when the townspeople realize that the Martians are among them; A month goes by with the aliens still at large. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61224657
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 0), Spider-ManAmazing Fantasy (1962 Marvel) 15 CGC 0.5 Restored
1st app. Spider-Man, Aunt May, Uncle Ben
Slight amateur restoration
Paper: Brittle
Restoration Includes: Color Touch, Pieces Added, Seals, Re-Glossed. (Centerfold Missing. Cover and All Page Detached.) Incomplete. Incomplete
Label #1106695001
Starts Oct 5 Origin and 1st Appearance of Spider-Man by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (11pgs). 1st appearance of Aunt May and Uncle Ben. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. "Spider-Man!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains the abilities of a spider; When he fails to stop a burglar who runs past him, his uncle is killed as a result; He therefore swears never to shirk his responsibility again. "The Bell-Ringer!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; On a small Mediterranean island of fisherfolk, Old Pedros is the town bell-ringer; One day the volcano atop the island begins to erupt; The villagers evacuate and put out to sea; Old Pedros, though, stays at the church; "The bells must be rung," he tells himself. "Man in the Mummy Case!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A fugitive accepts a mummy's help to escape the police, only to find himself an ancient Egyptian slave. Stan Lee's editorial explaining title change. "There Are Martians Among Us!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The discovery of a crashed flying saucer frightens a small town, especially when the townspeople realize that the Martians are among them; A month goes by with the aliens still at large. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61512322
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 1), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 1 CGC 3.0
1st app. J. Jonah Jameson and The Chameleon
Paper: Off white
Label #4469990007
Starts Oct 5 Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man origin retold; J. Jonah Jameson introduced; Spider-Man rescues John Jameson, J. Jonah Jameson's son, from his malfunctioning space capsule. Spider-Man vs. The Chameleon, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man tries to join the Fantastic Four and stops the Chameleon. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 138. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61136085
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 1), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 1 CGC 13th Page Only
1st app. J. Jonah Jameson and The Chameleon
Paper: Off white
PAGE 13 ONLY.
Label #4427483008
Starts Oct 5 Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man origin retold; J. Jonah Jameson introduced; Spider-Man rescues John Jameson, J. Jonah Jameson's son, from his malfunctioning space capsule. Spider-Man vs. The Chameleon, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man tries to join the Fantastic Four and stops the Chameleon. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 138. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61512318
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 2), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 2 CGC 4.5
1st app. Vulture
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4469990005
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Vulture in Duel to the Death with the Vulture!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Vulture is so confident in his abilities that he announces his plans to steal a diamond shipment to the police; When Spider-Man hears this he decides to stop the Vulture. The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When Peter Parker discovers some alien modifications to a professor's radio he tracks down a group of aliens with plans to take over the Earth. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 139. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61348219
Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 5 CGC 5.0
1st Dr. Doom outside Fantastic Four
Paper: Off white
Label #1253228001
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. Marked for Destruction by Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Doom tries to trick Spider-Man into helping him defeat the Fantastic Four; When Spider-Man turns him down, he decides to capture Spider-Man; Flash Thompson dresses up as Spider-Man for a prank and Dr. Doom mistakes him for the real Spider-Man and captures him instead, and Flash has to be saved by the real Spider-Man. First Time Doctor Doom uses a robot to take his place. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 142. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61474562
Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 5 CGC 2.5
1st Dr. Doom outside Fantastic Four
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4352579009
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. Marked for Destruction by Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Doom tries to trick Spider-Man into helping him defeat the Fantastic Four; When Spider-Man turns him down, he decides to capture Spider-Man; Flash Thompson dresses up as Spider-Man for a prank and Dr. Doom mistakes him for the real Spider-Man and captures him instead, and Flash has to be saved by the real Spider-Man. First Time Doctor Doom uses a robot to take his place. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 142. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61393817
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 8), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 8 CGC 6.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4448945001
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mr. Petty (inventor of the Living Brain) in The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When two technicians try to steal a computer that is on display at Peter's school, they accidentally turn it into "The Living Brain" that goes wild and must be stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 5 and #145. Spider-Man Tackles The Torch!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man crashes a party at Johnny Storm's girlfriend's place, causing a fight between the Human Torch and Spider-Man that soon escalates to include the rest of the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from Buddy Saunders, president of MyComicShop, written to Marvel in his callow youth. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #59472006
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 8), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 8 GD/VG 3.0
Marker on cover.
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mr. Petty (inventor of the Living Brain) in The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When two technicians try to steal a computer that is on display at Peter's school, they accidentally turn it into "The Living Brain" that goes wild and must be stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 5 and #145. Spider-Man Tackles The Torch!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man crashes a party at Johnny Storm's girlfriend's place, causing a fight between the Human Torch and Spider-Man that soon escalates to include the rest of the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from Buddy Saunders, president of MyComicShop, written to Marvel in his callow youth. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61182268
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 9), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 9 CGC 2.0
1st app. Electro
Paper: Off white
Label #3768805003
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Electro in The Man Called Electro!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Electro decides to break some other criminals out of jail so they can help him with his crime spree; Spider-Man must balance taking care of Aunt May, who is in the hospital, and capturing Electro. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 6 and 146. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61625367
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 12), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 12 CGC 7.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #3965015019
Ends Sep 30 6:16 PM CST Bid History 12 bids Current Bid $810 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover art by Steve Ditko. Unmasked by Dr. Octopus!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter has the 24 hour flu when Doc Ock captures Betty Brant in hopes of luring Spider-Man into battle; Ock beats the under the weather web-head and unmasks him, but everyone thinks it is just Peter trying to be brave by impersonating Spidey; Once he has recovered, Spider-Man battles through the wild animals Ock has released from the zoo to take on old six-arms himself. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 149. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #57571462
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 13), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 13 GD- 1.8
1st app. Mysterio
MARRIED centerfold. 1.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached.
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mysterio in The Menace of... Mysterio!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Mysterio first frames Spider-Man for a crime wave, then challenges him to a battle on top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 8 and 151. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61625370
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 16), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 16 CGC 5.5
Paper: Off white
Label #2052732003
Ends Sep 30 6:17 PM CST Bid History 32 bids Current Bid $465 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover art by Steve Ditko. Duel with Daredevil, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When the Circus of Crime comes to town, they advertise that Spider-Man will be appearing in an attempt to fill the big top before they rob it; Spider-Man sees the advertisements and decides he will show up; He is hypnotized along with the rest of the audience, but unfortunately for the Circus of Crime, the Daredevil is in attendance and immune to the Ringmaster's hat. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 11 and 154. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61393818
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 17), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 17 CGC 6.0
Paper: Off white
Label #4448945002
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Green Goblin in The Return of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man attends a fan club meeting organized by Flash Thompson, but the Green Goblin crashes the meeting; Fortunately the Human Torch is in attendance to help Spider-Man; During the battle Spider-Man finds out that Aunt May is in the hospital and he leaves, causing everyone to believe that he is a coward. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 12 and 155. Letter to the editor by comics writer Doug Moench. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61393819
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 18), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 18 CGC 5.5
Paper: Off white
Label #4448945003
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. Third appearance of the Sandman in The End of Spider-Man!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; With the entire city thinking he is a coward, Spider-Man runs from Sandman; Peter's life is in shambles, and he contemplates giving up being Spider-Man to concentrate on his personal life; Cameos by the Avengers, Daredevil, the Fantastic Four, the Green Goblin, Kraven the Hunter, Doctor Octopus, and the Vulture. First appearance of Ned Leeds (later Hobgoblin). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 13 and 156. Letter to the editor from comics artist Frank Brunner. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61393820
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 19), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 19 CGC 6.0
Paper: Off white
Label #4448945004
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. Spidey Strikes Back!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Sandman and the Enforcers capture the Human Torch; When Spider-Man questions a stool pigeon and learns of this he comes to the aid of the Human Torch. Second appearance of Ned Leeds (future Hobgolin) in this issue (first time his name is revealed). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 14 and 157. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61604887
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 20), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 20 CGC 4.0
1st app. Scorpion
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4264411001
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Scorpion in The Coming of the Scorpion!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; J. Jonah Jameson pays Dr. Stillwell to turn Mac Gargan into the Scorpion to try to capture Spider-Man. Stillwell's formula makes Gargan become more evil than he originally was and the Scorpion goes on a rampage and is finally stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 15 and 158. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61255707
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 20), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 20 CBCS 0.5
1st app. Scorpion
Paper: Off white to white
Last page missing, does not affect story. INCOMPLETE.
Label #24-09D6781-002
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Scorpion in The Coming of the Scorpion!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; J. Jonah Jameson pays Dr. Stillwell to turn Mac Gargan into the Scorpion to try to capture Spider-Man. Stillwell's formula makes Gargan become more evil than he originally was and the Scorpion goes on a rampage and is finally stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 15 and 158. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61393821
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 21), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 21 CGC 7.0
Paper: Off white
Label #4448945005
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Beetle in Where Flies the Beetle...!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; after getting out of jail, Abner Jenkins dons his Beetle guise and prepares for revenge on the Human Torch; drama between Johnny Storm and Doris Evans and Peter Parker and Betty Brant; Human Torch teams with Spidey against Beetle. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 16 and 159. Spider-Man pin-up by Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61532311
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 21), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 21 GD/VG 3.0
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Beetle in Where Flies the Beetle...!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; after getting out of jail, Abner Jenkins dons his Beetle guise and prepares for revenge on the Human Torch; drama between Johnny Storm and Doris Evans and Peter Parker and Betty Brant; Human Torch teams with Spidey against Beetle. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 16 and 159. Spider-Man pin-up by Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61615364
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 24), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 24 PR 0.5
INCOMPLETE. Missing last page, does not interrupt story.
Starts Oct 21 Spider-Man goes to see a psychiatrist! But it's really Mysterio messing with Spidey's mind in "Spider-Man Goes Mad." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. Cameos (actually part of Spider-Man's imagination) by Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, and the Sandman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 19 and 162. Letters to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor and mycomicshop.com president Buddy Saunders! Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61689646
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 28), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 28 CGC 5.5
1st app. Molten Man
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4467000017
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Molten Man in "The Menace of the Molten Man!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Peter Parker needs his old costume, so he goes to the lab of the inventor Smythe, who created the robot J. Jonah Jameson used to try and beat Spiderman with; During that battle Parker had to remove his costume in order to escape; While there he witnesses an argument between Smythe and a man named Raxton, which results in an accident turning Raxton into, the Molten Man; At first Raxton is confused when he walks out of the lab, but on the street he gets mad at a driver and smashes the car with his fists; Realizing his power Raxton decides he can be a super villain, but before he can do anything Spiderman comes in through his window and asks Raxton to turn himself in stating that so far no major crimes have been committed; A fight ensues; Peter graduates from high school. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #166. This is a very difficult book to find in the higher grades because the black cover easily shows virtually every imperfection, no matter how minor. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61393822
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 29), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 29 CGC 7.5
Paper: Cream to off white
Label #4448945006
Starts Oct 5 Cover by Steve Ditko. Never Step on a Scorpion!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Steve Ditko; Scorpion breaks free from jail and plans on killing both Spider-Man and J. Jonah Jameson. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page; Ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 168. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61507172
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 30), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 30 VG- 3.5
1" spine split from top. Water damage.
Starts Oct 21 Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Cat (not the same character who would be introduced in "The Cat" # 1 from 1972 who would later become Tigra). The Claws of the Cat!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Jameson offers a thousand dollar reward for catching The Cat, and Spider-Man plans to collect; Betty tells Peter that Ned has asked her to marry him. Ad for Marvel T-Shirts. A letter from Jack C. Harris. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 23 and 169. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #59633265
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 31), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 31 CGC 4.5 Qualified
1st app. Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn
Paper: Cream to off white
Pages 3 and 14 missing.
Label #4219017006
Starts Oct 5 Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearances of Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Professor Warren. First appearance of the Master Planner (revealed in issue 32 to be Doctor Octopus) in "If This Be My Destiny, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Aunt May falls deathly ill on Peter's first day of college. Meanwhile, the Master Planner is stealing scientific gadgets. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins, art by Steve Ditko and Marie Severin; Bullpen Bulletins page discussing staff; Marvel Checklist; ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 24 and 170. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61615365
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 32), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 32 VG- 3.5
1" Cumulative chew at bottom, affects cover and last three pages.
Starts Oct 21 Doctor Octopus (the Master Planner) in "Man on a Rampage." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. In a battle with Doctor Octopus, Spider-Man gets trapped under tons of steel. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 25 and 171. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61520310
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 33), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 33 CGC 8.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #0990939005
Ends Sep 30 6:17 PM CST Bid History 16 bids Current Bid $383 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Final Chapter!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Trapped under a pile of rubble in an underwater base that is filling with water, Spidey has to use all of his strength and determination to break himself free as Aunt May's life hangs in the balance; Spidey escapes and takes down Doc Ock's goons so he can deliver a serum that will remove the radiation from his Aunt's system. One of Spidey's classic moments is captured in the first 5 pages as he struggles to escape from underneath tons of steel! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 26 and 172. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61039259
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 34), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 34 CGC 7.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #3870777004
Starts Oct 5 Cover by Steve Ditko. Fourth appearance of Kraven the Hunter in "The Thrill of the Hunt", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Kraven dresses up as Spider-Man and harasses J. Jonah Jameson to get Spider-Man to come out for a re-match of their last fight. Ad for Marvel T-Shirts and Mighty Marvel Marching Society items, art by Marie Severin. Letter to the editor from comics editor Richard Pini (Elfquest). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #59789808
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 41), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 41 CGC 7.5
1st app. Rhino
Paper: White
Label #3869135005
Starts Oct 5 Cover pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito and John Romita (touch-ups). First appearance of the Rhino in The Horns of the Rhino!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito (as M. Demeo) and John Romita Sr. (touch-ups); The Rhino attempts to kidnap John Jameson to turn him over to foreign powers that want his secrets about the U.S. space program; Spider-Man manages to stop the Rhino. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 30 and 190. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61429231
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 42), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 42 CGC 6.5
3rd app. Mary Jane (cameo, face shown)
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4424280007
Starts Oct 5 Third appearance of Mary Jane (cameo; first time face is shown). Cover by John Romita Sr. Rhino, Foggy Nelson (from Daredevil), and Dr. Curtis Connors cameos in The Birth of a Super-Hero!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; John Jameson was exposed to some strange space spores on a space mission. He returns to Earth where he gains super strength; Spider-Man is mistakenly accused of robbing a bank so Jameson decides to try to capture him with his new super powers. Ad for the M.M.M.S. fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 31 and 182. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61240282
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 46), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 46 FN- 5.5
1st app. Shocker
Starts Oct 5 Cover by John Romita Sr.. First appearance of the Shocker in "The Sinister Shocker," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Peter moves in with Harry and is confronted by the Shocker for the first time; Shocker brutalizes Spider-Man, but the Webslinger defeats him with his webs; once at Harrys, Peter doesn't feel happy, although he doesn't know why. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 186. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61615366
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 48), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 48 VG/FN 5.0
Starts Oct 21 Cover by John Romita Sr. The Wings of the Vulture!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita; Spider-Man searches the city for a trace of Kraven the Hunter; while searching, he gets a bad cold and goes home; Blackie Drago, a.k.a. the New Vulture, defeats Spider-Man and leaves him unconscious in a pile of snow. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 34 and 188. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60456150
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 51), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 51 CGC 7.0
Paper: Off white to white
Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)
Label #0749453005
Starts Oct 5 Cover by John Romita Sr. Second appearance of the Kingpin in In the Clutches of...the Kingpin!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); When the Kingpin orders that J. Jonah Jameson be silenced for his negative press on Fisk's illegal activites, Spidey swings in to save the EIC; But can the Wallcrawler take the big guy in a one-on-one brawl? Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 36. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61690873
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 51), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 51 CGC 5.5
Paper: Off white to white
Slab: See item notes
Minor side/edge crack(s), less than 1".
Label #4464355001
Starts Oct 21 Cover by John Romita Sr. Second appearance of the Kingpin in In the Clutches of...the Kingpin!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); When the Kingpin orders that J. Jonah Jameson be silenced for his negative press on Fisk's illegal activites, Spidey swings in to save the EIC; But can the Wallcrawler take the big guy in a one-on-one brawl? Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 36. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61615367
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 52), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 52 VG 4.0
Starts Oct 21 Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Joe (Robbie) Robertson in To Die A Hero!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Kingpin has an unconscious Spidey and J. Jonah Jameson sealed up tight in a watery deathtrap!; If they want to get out while still breathing, Jameson will have to wake Spider-Man up from his afternoon nap. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 37. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61615368
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 53), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 53 VG 4.0
Water spotting.
Starts Oct 21 Doctor Octopus. Story synopsis: Peter and Gwen are off to the Science Expo with Professor Warren to see the "nullifier," but unfortunately Dr. Octopus is there too. Only he isn't there to listen to the lecture, he's there to steal it! After putting up a good fight, Spider-Man finally gets the nullifier back, but not before slipping a spider tracer on Doc Ock. Doc Ock finds the tracer when he gets back to his lab and decides to set up a trap for Spidey, but come on, Spidey isn't gonna fall for it. Aunt May and Anna Watson put an ad in the paper looking for a boarder at their house. And guess who answers the ad? That's right, the one and only Otto Octavius. "Enter Dr. Octopus." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 38. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61122155
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 56), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 56 VG/FN 5.0
1st app. Captain Stacy
Starts Oct 28 Doctor Octopus appearance and the first appearance of Capt. Stacy in "Disaster" script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Spidey has amnesia, and Doc Ock convinces him that they are partners! Will he fall for it? Or just go along until his memory comes back? Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 41. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61615369
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 57), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 57 FN- 5.5
Starts Oct 21 "The Coming of Ka-Zar!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita and Don Heck. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The news is good and bad for the Amazing Spider-Man. First the good...the web-slinger helped defeat Doc Oc at the end of last issue. Next the bad...he still has amnesia! So the wondrous wall-crawler is swinging around Manhattan not knowing who he is or where he lives. What a quandary! Meanwhile, Lord Kevin Plunder (aka Ka-Zar) arrives in New York City with Zabu. And the first person he bumps into is J. Jonah Jameson! True to form JJJ convinces Ka-Zar that Spider-Man is a menace! And the Lord of the Jungle sets out to bring the web-slinger to justice! When Ka-Zar finds the web-spinner...the rhubarb begins! At first Spider-Man has the advantage, but then the big cat enters the fray! Will Zabu send the wall-crawler to a watery grave? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, John Jameson, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, and Harry Osborn. (Notes: This issue is the first meeting between Spider-Man and Ka-Zar. The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61690881
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 58), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 58 CGC 7.5
Paper: White
Label #4464355003
Starts Oct 5 "To Kill a Spider-Man!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (breakdowns) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. To save the web-slinger's life, Ka-Zar pulls him from the bottom of the lake in Central Park. And due to his near-drowning experience, Peter Parker regains his memory! In the meantime, Professor Spencer Smythe calls J. Jonah Jameson -- and tells him he has another spider slayer ready to go! Of course Jonah jumps at the chance to nab the wall-crawler! But will this robot fare any better than the last one (from Amazing Spider-Man #25)? Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, John Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Zabu. (Notes: Ka-Zar and the wall-crawler meet again in Amazing Spider-Man 103. Professor Smythe and the next spider slayer return in Amazing Spider-Man 105. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #30.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61690883
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 59), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 59 CGC 9.0
1st Mary Jane cover
Paper: Off white
Label #4464355004
Starts Oct 5 First cover appearance of Mary Jane Watson in "The Brand of the Brainwasher!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Classic cover by John Romita. Mary Jane has a new job as a go-go dancer at the Gloom Room nightclub! And for MJ's opening night many of her friends and city officials -- including Captain George Stacy -- attend the show. Interestingly, Mary Jane has a second task for the evening: take pictures of the club's guests with a special camera. After MJ snaps a photo of Gwen's father, he begins acting strangely and then disappears! Who is the owner of this nightclub by the way? Peter suspects that something is amiss, so he quickly changes clothes and swings into action! The night began with Peter Parker on a date with Gwen Stacy...and ends with the Amazing Spider-Man rescuing Mary Jane Watson! A fun issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, and the Kingpin. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #42. This issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run: 587,213; average paid circulation 361,663.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61615370
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 60), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 60 VG+ 4.5
Centerfold detached at one staple. Staple rust.
Starts Oct 21 "O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The Kingpin is back! And he's ready to smash the wall-crawler to pieces (after ditching his phony Brainwasher identity). The muscle-bound crime boss whips Spider-Man so bad -- the web-slinger has to retreat from the Gloom Room nightclub to recover! And that gives the Kingpin time to finish the brainwashing of Captain George Stacy! Later that night Gwen takes her father back home...and everything seems okay. But when Peter stops by, Captain Stacy takes a swing at him! How can Aunt May's nephew grapple with Captain Stacy -- without upsetting Gwen? What a predicament for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The web-slinger also appears in Marvel Super-Heroes (1st series) #14 this month. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #43.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61690884
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 61), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 61 CGC 7.0
Paper: Cream to off white
Label #4464355006
Starts Oct 5 "What a Tangled Web We Weave!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. Gwen Stacy realizes that her father is seriously ill -- plus in danger -- so she takes him to the airport to leave New York City. But the Kingpin's men intercept them in the terminal...and take the pair to their boss' new hideaway -- inside Norman Osborn's chemical plant! After hours of searching, the web-slinger learns where Gwen and Captain Stacy are being held. And he dashes to their location...for a very personal showdown vs. the Kingpin of Crime! Can the amazing one knock out the Kingpin and save Gwen? Perhaps Norman Osborn (of all people) will lend a hand! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue is Gwen Stacy's first cover appearance. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #44.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61690894
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 62), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 62 CGC 6.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4464355005
Starts Oct 5 "Make Way for Medusa!" Guest-starring Medusa. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The inhuman with the living red hair comes to New York City! Medusa is on a mission from Black Bolt to see how regular everyday people might relate to the Inhumans -- if they choose to rejoin society someday. Unfortunately, one of the first persons Madame Medusa meets...is the CEO of a hair spray company! The duplicitous executive tricks Spider-Man and Medusa into fighting one another (as shown on the fantastic cover) -- to support his advertising campaign! Eventually, the web-slinger and Medusa realize what's happening...and they turn the tables on the shady CEO. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Norman Osborn, and Harry Osborn. (Notes: Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine) #1 was also published this month. The letters page includes a letter from Mark Lamberti -- long-time friend of Lone Star Comics. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #45.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61615371
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 63), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 63 VG- 3.5
Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.
Starts Oct 21 "Wings in the Night!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. Young Mr. Parker is on the outs with Gwen Stacy after the misunderstanding with her father three issues ago. Peter would like to mend fences with his girlfriend, but he has a second problem. Norman Osborn is hallucinating about Spider-Man -- and that could mean really big trouble! In the meantime, the original Vulture has returned! Adrian Toomes did not die in Amazing Spider-Man #48. And surprisingly, the old Vulture wants to team up with the new Vulture (aka Blackie Drago). But Blackie wants nothing to do with Adrian, so the war of the Vultures begins! And the winner gets the Amazing Spider-Man next! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Professor Miles Warren, Captain Stacy, Betty Brant, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Don McGregor. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #46.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61080377
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 64), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 64 CGC 9.6
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4302442010
Starts Oct 5 "The Vulture's Prey" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (aka Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man and the Vulture fight from cover to cover in the skies over the Daily Bugle Building! And consequently, Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson have front row seats to the terrific action! However the wall-crawler has an injured shoulder -- and it's giving Adrian Toomes the upper hand! How can Spider-Man turn the tide in mid-air? And score a desperate victory over the Vulture? Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: The Vulture (aka Adrian Toomes) returns several years later in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #4. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #47.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61615372
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 64), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 64 VG 4.0
Starts Oct 21 "The Vulture's Prey" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (aka Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man and the Vulture fight from cover to cover in the skies over the Daily Bugle Building! And consequently, Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson have front row seats to the terrific action! However the wall-crawler has an injured shoulder -- and it's giving Adrian Toomes the upper hand! How can Spider-Man turn the tide in mid-air? And score a desperate victory over the Vulture? Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: The Vulture (aka Adrian Toomes) returns several years later in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #4. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #47.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61615373
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 65), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 65 VG+ 4.5
Starts Oct 21 "The Impossible Escape!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler lies unconscious in the street after defeating the Vulture. Thankfully, Captain George Stacy is at scene, and he prevents the crowd from unmasking the web-slinger! However Spider-Man is still taken to a nearby prison -- and placed in the infirmary to recover. In the meantime, six dangerous inmates are preparing to break out of prison. And their plan calls for escaping through the infirmary! Did the sextet pick the wrong day for a jailbreak? Spider-Man says yes! Cameo appearances by Foggy Nelson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #48.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61690896
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 67), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 67 CGC 6.5
Paper: White
Label #4464355007
Starts Oct 21 First appearance of Randy Robertson in "To Squash a Spider!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. In unbelievable fashion, Mysterio has shrunk the web-slinger to just six inches tall...and thrown him into a giant amusement park! Spider-Man attempts to get his bearings, but when he enters the house of mirrors -- everything goes haywire! However the web-spinner has fought Mysterio a few times before. And he knows if he can see through the illusions -- the path to triumph will be revealed! Will your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man find the pathway in time? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: The original Mysterio does not return until a decade later -- in the storyline leading up to Amazing Spider-Man 200. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #50.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61615374
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 67), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 67 VG+ 4.5
Starts Oct 21 First appearance of Randy Robertson in "To Squash a Spider!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. In unbelievable fashion, Mysterio has shrunk the web-slinger to just six inches tall...and thrown him into a giant amusement park! Spider-Man attempts to get his bearings, but when he enters the house of mirrors -- everything goes haywire! However the web-spinner has fought Mysterio a few times before. And he knows if he can see through the illusions -- the path to triumph will be revealed! Will your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man find the pathway in time? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: The original Mysterio does not return until a decade later -- in the storyline leading up to Amazing Spider-Man 200. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #50.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61080374
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 69), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 69 CGC 8.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #3976907005
Starts Oct 5 "Mission: Crush the Kingpin!" Part 2 of 3. Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The Spectacular Spider-Man is on the hunt for the Kingpin -- after the crime boss stole the ancient clay tablet from the ESU exhibit hall. However the Kingpin actually wants the web-slinger to find him, so he can polish off the wall-crawler permanently! When the amazing one locates Wilson Fisk's hideaway...another great battle between Spider-Man and the Kingpin erupts! Who will win this time? And where is the clay tablet? Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Randy Robertson. (Notes: The first mention of the Kingpin's wife occurs in this issue. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Kerry Gammill. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #52.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.