Auctions: comic books in 'Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man', graded by CBCS

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 20 CBCS 0.5

Paper: Off white to white

Last page missing, does not affect story. INCOMPLETE.

Label #24-09D6781-002

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.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 122 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #24-2451070-002

In the previous issue, the Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy, so in this issue, Spider-Man is out for blood! "The Goblin's Last Stand" has a script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gil Kane, and inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. The death scene of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) is stunning and inspired a similar moment in the 2002 Spider-Man movie. Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 99 and 192. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 268 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26F82CB-009

"This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 269D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDB61E-025

Direct Edition. "Burn, Spider, Burn!" Guest-starring Firelord. Part 1 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Firelord walks the Earth! And the former herald of Galactus is stirring up trouble in the Big Apple! On his way home from dinner at Aunt May's, the wondrous wall-crawler intercepts the cosmic-powered herald near the East River! However the web-slinger quickly realizes that he needs help from the Avengers or the Fantastic Four! Unable to locate either super team, the wall-crawler thinks about escaping Firelord by simply changing into his civilian clothes! But that course of action would be shirking his responsibility! So it's up to one hero to stop Firelord: the Amazing Spider-Man! (Notes: Firelord previously appeared in Thor 306. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 279 & 280.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 277 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27A5A05-010

"The Rules of the Game!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Charles Vess. Peter Parker visits Matt Murdock inside a homeless shelter and is shocked to see the sad condition of his occasional crime-fighting ally. The Kingpin has ruined Matt's life. Somebody has to deliver the payback! Will it be the Amazing Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by the Arranger and Mary Jane Watson. Second story: "Cry of the Wendigo!" Script and art by Charles Vess. During a winter storm, a group of criminals kidnaps the young daughter of a Canadian diplomat! Auspiciously the web-slinger is close by and pursues the kidnappers into Central Park! However the combination of ice, wind, and snow disorient and debilitate the wall-crawler. Spider-Man needs help to save this young girl...perhaps help from the Wendigo! (Notes: The letters page includes a map of Central Park (by Charles Vess) showing where the action took place. This issue includes a full-page ad featuring Captain America and the "Hunt for Scourge" storyline. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 285.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 342D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDC4A8-005

Direct Edition. "The Jonah Trade" Powerless Part 2 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Al Gordon. Last issue the powerless web-slinger got by with a little help from his friends! But that was against the Tarantula! Next up: the Scorpion! Yikes! Similar to the Tarantula's modus operandi, the pointy-tailed villain takes a hostage (in this instance J. Jonah Jameson) and demands a swap for the wondrous wall-crawler! And again like last issue, the powerless Spider-Man makes a call for assistance...to the Black Cat! Will Felicia rush to the aid of her former boyfriend one more time? And what does Mary Jane think about all this? It doesn't matter now, because the Scorpion can't wait! First appearance of Dr. Elias Wirtham (aka Cardiac). Cameo appearances by Aunt May and the Chameleon. 32 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 348 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDC6FB-010

"Righteous Sand" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. In Avengers 329 both the Sandman and Spider-Man became reserve members of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! And while the web-slinger isn't overly concerned about gaining the acceptance of his new teammates; the Sandman sure is! So when William Baker (aka Flint Marko) gets a tip about a train hijacking at the Brooklyn railyards; he quickly calls the Avengers! And as expected Cap, Thor, and company (along with the web-slinger) make short work of the heavily-armed saboteurs! But for the Sandman the victory is bittersweet. His days with the Avengers may be over. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ben Urich, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Black Fox. Avengers Lineup: Black Widow, Captain America, Quasar, Sersi, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 358 CBCS 9.6 SS Emberlin

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Randy Emberlin. Sketch on cover. (#220/400). Includes COA.

Label #24-2838392-001

Final $1 cover price. "Out on a Limb" Round Robin: The Sidekick's Revenge Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring Moon Knight, Darkhawk, Night Thrasher, Nova, and the Punisher. Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Al Milgrom. The Amazing Spider-Man leads the charge in the grand finale of the Sidekick's Revenge storyline! Inside the Secret Empire's hideout, the web-slinger and his five allies fight from cover to cover vs. Midnight, Thunderball, Lynn Church, and the Seekers! Who will be the last man standing? Or perhaps the last cyborg standing? A non-stop battle issue! Last $1.00 issue. (Notes: Midnight and Lynn Church return many years later in Moon Knight (2006 3rd series) 6 & 7. This issue features a wraparound three-part foldout cover depicting all six superheroes in the story.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 360 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-24BF632-007

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"Death Toy!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Chris Marrinan. Mark Bagley. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. At the Tech-Toy warehouse, Cardiac and the wall-crawler come to a meeting of the minds about their pursuits of justice! Perhaps it's possible for them to work together after all! The next evening at Stane International, Spider-Man and Cardiac team up to stop the illegal manufacturing of military weapons! Could this be the beginning of a beautiful friendship? Not quite! Meanwhile, a new blood-hued super-villain makes his first savage kill...the first of many! Cameo appearances by Carnage, Mary Jane Watson, Ben Urich, Joy Mercado, and J. Jonah Jameson. Origin of Cardiac. (Notes: Cardiac returns in Amazing Spider-Man 376. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,075; average paid circulation 340,977.) 36 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 364 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDDBAD-021

"The Pain of Fast Air" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. The web-slinger's bloody ordeal with Carnage is over. And your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man looks forward to sparring with some of his not-so-savage foes...like the Shocker! What has the Shocker been up to since the Deadly Foes of Spider-Man (1991) Limited Series? Just searching for ways to boost the power in his vibration gauntlets! But that quest will bring him into conflict with the wall-crawler and Aunt May! Meanwhile, a mysterious couple from overseas arrives at Kennedy airport. They sure look a lot like...but hold on, they died in a plane crash many years ago (as told in the classic Amazing Spider-Man Annual 5). So who are they? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Richard Parker, and Mary Parker. Flashback cameo by Scourge. 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-2E029DD-025

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80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 373 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDCC64-011

"The Bedlam Perspective" Invasion of the Spider-Slayers Part 6 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. In an abandoned meat-packing plant, the Parkers (father, mother, and son) team up against an FBI double agent and save each other's lives! Could this be the event that finally bonds Peter with his parents? In the meantime the web-slinger at last locates Alistair Smythe's hideaway! And it's the Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Ultimate Spider-Slayer to conclude the invasion saga! Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Backup story: "The Getaway Scream!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd Smith. Venom escapes from police custody! And looks forward to meeting Spider-Man's parents next issue! Oh no! (Notes: Alistair Smythe returns in the first issue of Amazing Scarlet Spider (1995). Venom previously appeared in Ghost Rider Blaze Spirit of Vengeance 6.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 381 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-015

"Samson Unleashed!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-Starring Doc Samson and the Hulk. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Peter Parker and Leonard Samson attend the unveiling of an experimental psychiatric treatment based upon gamma radiation! The new "gamma virus" will help mentally ill people release their repressed hatred and anger! Hold on, is mixing hatred and anger with gamma radiation a good idea? One thing leads to another... and the new virus infects Doc Samson! And later in Washington Square Park, it infects the Hulk too! And that leaves the Amazing Spider-Man stuck between a rock and a hard place.. .and then some! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Richard Parker, and Mary Parker. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 392D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDF35F-027

Direct Edition. "The Cocoon!" Shrieking Part 3 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencilsby Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and RandyEmberlin. Crises abound for the mentally and physically exhaustedweb-slinger! After going down to defeat at the hands of Shriek and Carrionlast issue, the beleaguered wall-crawler limps back home to rest! Howeverhis much-needed rest is denied upon learning that his dear Aunt May hassuffered a stroke! In Forest Hills Peter grieves with Mary Jane, but hecannot stay for long as Shriek is still at large. Finally in Astoria inCarrion's mother's house, the amazing one catches up with Shriek! Can theSpectacular Spider-Man silence Shriek once and for all? (Note: The coverpays homage to John Romita Sr.'s classic cover to Amazing Spider-Man 50.)32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 429 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE03AB-002

Cover pencils by John Romita Jr. "The Price!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Joe Bennett, inks by Bud LaRosa and Al Milgrom; Needing money, Absorbing Man and Titania decide to seek the Daily Bugle's million-dollar bounty on Spider-Man, resulting from his beating of Norman Osborn (PPSSM #250, '97); Concerned about the price on her husband's head, MJ gets Peter to promise he won't become Spidey for a while; Daredevil seeks out Spidey to learn the truth of the Osborn attack; Emulating the Thunderbolts, Absorbing Man and Titania masquerade as new heroes "Lightning Bolt" and "Thundergirl"; Norman Osborn introduces them to the Bugle staff; At ESU, his spider-sense alerted, Peter becomes Spidey and encounters Daredevil; Osborn sics Lightning Bolt and Thundergirl on them but reveals their thinly concealed identities to the police to avoid paying the reward. The letters page has a statement of ownership - average print run, 274,400; average paid circulation 159,950. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 434A.D CBCS 9.8 Buckingham Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE03AB-018

Spider-Man: Identity Crisis: Part 1 of 8 - Ricochet: Part 1 of 2 - This issue was released in three formats; this copy has a Spider-Man cover with a Ricochet 1 cover underneath. Delilah, the Black Tarantula, and the Rose guest star in "'Round and 'Round with Ricochet!" Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Joe Bennett, inks by Bud LaRosa. With a bounty on Spidey he is forced to disguise himself with new costumes. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 437 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE0679-005

"I, Monster!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Rafael Kayanan, inks by Bud LaRosa; Spider-Man swings through the city on what seems to be a quiet night; During his patrol, he happens on a young man being mugged in park; After stopping the mugging, Spider-Man swings away unaware that the man he just saved was in fact Synch from Generation X; Spider-Man is hit with the same spore that got Synch; The result is Peter Parker's transformation in to an actual spider-like creature!; He manages to maintain his human intellect though; In his new form, Spider-Man confronts and attacks Plantman. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 1A.D CBCS 9.8 Byrne Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #24-2837535-004

Direct Edition. Standard Wraparound Cover by John Byrne. The Fantastic Four, Daredevil and the Avengers wonder where Spider-Man's disappeared to in "Where R U Spider-Man???" Story by Howard Mackie, art by John Byrne & Scott Hanna. Plus: The Scorpion in the 4-page "Rebirth!" by Howard Mackie, Rafael Kayanan & Jimmy Palmiotti. Plus: "The Secrets of Spider-Man," a 4-page tale written, drawn & lettered by John Byrne. Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 2B CBCS 9.0 Kubert Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #24-2837535-003

Green Variant Cover by Andy Kubert. I Can't ... (And I Don't Want To) ... But I Must!, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Scott Hanna; Spider-Man is revealed as being the 15-year old girl who had received the gift of power from the Ritual of the Five. House Advertisements (One-Pager) for: X-MEN: MAGNETO WAR storyline and current Marvel Comics Series (subscription page with X-Men illustration). Stan's Soapbox (by Stan Lee). Cover price $1.99.