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Amazing Spider-Man comic books issue 97

  • Issue #97
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 97
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    • 1/2" Spine split from top. Water spotting.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #1253471001
    • Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #1618530016
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4185376010
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    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.

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    $72 Amazing Spider-man #97, VG/FN 5.0, No Comics Code, Green Goblin, Drug Issue
    $135 Amazing Spider-Man #97 CGC 6.5 Spidey Label! Drug Story Not Approved Comic Code
    $150 Amazing Spider-Man #97 VF 8.0 Drug Issue! Green Goblin! No CCA! Marvel 1971
    9 days left Auction AMAZING SPIDERMAN 97, DRUG ISSUE, GREEN GOBLIN
    2 days left Auction Amazing Spider-Man #97 CGC 8.0
    2 days left Auction Amazing Spider-Man #97 - Green Goblin - Marvel Comics
    5 days left Auction Amazing Spider-man 97 No comic code Stacy Bronze Age 1971
    5 days left Auction Amazing Spiderman #97 (1971) - CGC 6.0 - Bronze Age - Green Goblin / Drug Story

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  • Issue #97MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 97MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.) The Green Goblin tries to get his mitts on Spidey in "In the Grip of the Goblin." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. John Romita Sr. cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 78 and 191. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #97NDS
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) National Diamond 97NDS
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • National Diamond Sales insert.
    • Label #20-2FCF988-002

    National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.) The Green Goblin tries to get his mitts on Spidey in "In the Grip of the Goblin." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. John Romita Sr. cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #78 and 191. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #97UK
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) UK Price Variant 97UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. 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.

  • Issue #97
    El Sorprendente Hombre Arana (Mexican 1963-1973 La Prensa) Amazing Spider-Man 97
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • El Sorprendente Hombre Arana #97. Mexican Edition.
    • Label #4157853006
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Mexican Series. Reprint of Amazing Spider-Man #78. Cover by John Romita Sr. The Night of the Prowler!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Peter tries to see Gwen only to find that she is (apparently) on a date with Flash; Hobie approaches his boss with ideas for new safety devices for his job as window-washer, only to be rebuffed; He implements them in private, adds a cloak and a mask, and thus creates The Prowler; Hobie plans to rob a newspaper as the Prowler then return the money as Hobie, making himself a hero; Naturally Peter (as Peter) discovers the Prowler in the act and J Jonah discovers Peter in front of an empty safe. 36 pgs., Full Color. Spanish Language.