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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #97 VG 4.0
    Published Jun 1971 by Marvel.

    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 97 VG 4.0

    Staple rust/migration.

    Ended Jul 25 2017
    Winning Bid $22

    This classic issue is the second of three that were not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of the (anti-)drug themed story. (See notes on issue 96 for more information.) Cover art by John Romita. "In the Grip of the Goblin!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (pages 7, 15, 16, and 19, credited as "Artist Emeritus"); Norman Osborn's Green Goblin identity has returned, and Spider-Man has stumbled across him; After a quick battle across the city, the Goblin escape, vowing to strike back at Spidey; Changing back to his civilian identity, Peter stresses over the damage the Goblin can cause now that he remembers Peter's real identity; Returning home, he finds Harry who is stressed out over his studies and over the turbulence in his relationship with Mary Jane; Peter discovers that Harry has been popping pills. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #78 and #191. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15. Grade: VG 4.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)