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2nd appearance of Spider-Man; 1st appearance of J. Jonah Jameson; 1st app. Chameleon; Steve Ditko cover & art; origin retold; Fantastic Four cover (3/63) COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
Amazing Spider-Man #1 was rushed out after
Spider-Man's debut in
Amazing Fantasy #15 became an overnight sensation. (Marvel still added the top-selling
Fantastic Four in their first crossover to bring in new readers.) This first issue has since remained a cornerstone of comic collecting — with co-creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko bringing in the first appearance of J. Jonah Jameson as one of the most iconic supporting characters in the history of comics. Fans also meet JJJ's astronaut son John, along with The Chameleon's debut as Spidey’s first supervillain. The evil Master of Disguise has been one of the major missing figures in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and is finally set to make his big-screen debut in 2024’s
Kraven the Hunter.
Of course,
Amazing Spider-Man #1 has added value for establishing both Peter Parker and Spider-Man as major influences in building the Marvel Universe. This is the first issue of a title that would feature an extended cast of classic villains who'd torment heroes across all the Marvel titles. The book also provided Peter Parker with a supporting cast of family and friends that's endured for decades, with nearly all finding big-screen fame in Marvel movie projects.
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Amazing Spider-Man #1, the first issue of one of Marvel's flagship titles, represented a historic moment in pop culture as well as comics. This copy earned a 7.0 Universal Grade from CGC, with off-white to white pages. Featuring the first appearances of J. Jonah Jameson and the Chameleon, as well as the first Fantastic Four crossover, this landmark key looks stunning. The iconic Kirby and Ditko cover presents beautifully, with clear, sharp renditions of Spider-Man and the FF. Spidey has appeared in countless comics, movies, TV shows, and video games, and he's not going away anytime soon. This gorgeous copy of his first self-titled issue would be an exciting addition to any collection or investment portfolio.
Overstreet Guide 2021 F/VF (7.0) value = $15,250
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