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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #224 CGC 9.8
    Published Jan 1982 by Marvel.

    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 224 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #1291384003

    Ended May 21 2016
    Winning Bid $76

    "Let Fly These Aged Wings!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. Adrian Toomes (aka the Vulture) is down on his luck as he shows up for his first physical therapy session at Bellevue hospital. Fortunately for Adrian though, Nathan Lubensky is in the exercise room to provide motivation for the aging super-villain to go on living! But talk about the law of unintended consequences! The rejuvenated Vulture decides to embark on a new criminal endeavor! And also move into Restwell Nursing Home with Nathan and Aunt May! However a few days later when Aunt May's nephew stops by for a visit...the feathers start flying! Spider-Man vs. the Vulture with an elderly audience looking on! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. First 60ยข issue. (Notes: This issue begins the classic Stern-Romita Jr. run on the Amazing Spider-Man title (thru issue 250). From this point forward, the continuity among the three Spider-Man titles tightens considerably. The Vulture returns in Amazing Spider-Man 240.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60. Grade: CGC 9.8 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)