COMMENTS:A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION ow/white pgs; QES Certified: Criteria met: impressive prime focal area + glossy + deep color strike (red, brown & grey) 1st appearance of Spider-Man (Peter Parker) w/ origin, 1st Uncle Ben & Aunt May (8/62); Jack Kirby cover, Steve Ditko art; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI) Microsoft Copy
A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION ow/white pgs; QES Certified: Criteria met: impressive prime focal area + glossy + deep color strike (red, brown & grey) 1st appearance of Spider-Man (Peter Parker) w/ origin, 1st Uncle Ben & Aunt May (8/62); Jack Kirby cover, Steve Ditko art; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI) Microsoft Copy
Amazing Fantasy #15 ushered in the first appearance of Spider-Man, quickly becoming the Silver Age equivalent of Action #1 as both a cultural artifact and important investment for collectors. The teen hero shook up the comics industry in his first appearance as a neurotic Everyman gifted with extraordinary powers. There was also a different kind of tragic backstory fueled by Peter Parker’s guilt over the death of his Uncle Ben. Marvel brought in Jack Kirby to catch the eyes of kids with one of the best covers in comics history; Steve Ditko took over the interior art while working with co-creator Stan Lee on this legendary debut.
All that innovation made for a timeless collectible that's kept Spider-Man (and Peter Parker) swinging for over 60 years as one of the most iconic and collectible characters in comics. Spidey remains the biggest star of all variations on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, helping to establish Amazing Fantasy #15 as one of the most reliable investments in comics history.
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One of the most iconic comics of all time, Amazing Fantasy #15 is a cultural landmark and a perennial favorite for collectors and investors alike. Introducing the world to the Amazing Spider-Man, this Stan Lee/Jack Kirby/Steve Ditko masterwork is an unmitigated classic. This Microsoft Collection copy earned an 8.0 CGC Universal Grade and boasts off-white to white pages as well as the vaunted QES seal of approval due to a sharp color strike and impressive focal area. Spider-Man seems to swing right off of this impressive cover, which presents incredibly sharp colors, wonderful centering, and stable construction, making this a gorgeous example of a treasured Silver Age key. This book would be the enviable centerpiece of any collection or investment portfolio.
Overstreet Guide 2021 VF (8.0) value = $110,400
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