Auctions: comic books in 'Black Cat', graded by CGC

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 194 CGC 8.0 Direct Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3721654018

Direct Edition. First appearance of the Black Cat in "Never Let The Black Cat Cross Your Path!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series! The dazzling debut of the Black Cat! The wall-crawler has spent the first 193 issues of his title chasing super-villains! But tonight he's going to kiss one instead! Wow! Does the web-slinger stand a chance against the beauty and charm of Felicia Hardy? Not when the alluring cat has his tongue! And maybe later his heart! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat is the creative highlight of the Wolfman-Pollard run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. Dave Cockrum designed the cat's costume. The letters page includes an alternate cover (for issue 194) by Keith Pollard. It also includes an alternate cover to Spider-Woman 9 by Carmine Infantino. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 194N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #1267825001

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Black Cat in "Never Let The Black Cat Cross Your Path!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series! The dazzling debut of the Black Cat! The wall-crawler has spent the first 193 issues of his title chasing super-villains! But tonight he's going to kiss one instead! Wow! Does the web-slinger stand a chance against the beauty and charm of Felicia Hardy? Not when the alluring cat has his tongue! And maybe later his heart! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat is the creative highlight of the Wolfman-Pollard run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. Dave Cockrum designed the cat's costume. The letters page includes an alternate cover (for issue 194) by Keith Pollard. It also includes an alternate cover to Spider-Woman 9 by Carmine Infantino. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 194N CGC 8.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4193902014

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Black Cat in "Never Let The Black Cat Cross Your Path!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series! The dazzling debut of the Black Cat! The wall-crawler has spent the first 193 issues of his title chasing super-villains! But tonight he's going to kiss one instead! Wow! Does the web-slinger stand a chance against the beauty and charm of Felicia Hardy? Not when the alluring cat has his tongue! And maybe later his heart! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat is the creative highlight of the Wolfman-Pollard run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. Dave Cockrum designed the cat's costume. The letters page includes an alternate cover (for issue 194) by Keith Pollard. It also includes an alternate cover to Spider-Woman 9 by Carmine Infantino. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 195 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0957033005

Direct Edition. "Nine Lives of the Black Cat!" Part 2 of 2. Second appearance of the Black Cat. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and many hands (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Al Milgrom. The Black Cat successfully breaks her father out of prison! And leaves the Spectacular Spider-Man lying in the rubble with a broken arm! What a stroke of bad luck for the web-slinger! However the wondrous wall-crawler is undeterred! And despite his wounded wing, the amazing one tracks down the mischievous cat several hours later! Will Spidey and Felicia end their game of cat & mouse on a friendly note...or a fatal one? Meanwhile, a telegram arrives at Peter Parker's apartment...and with it devastating news for Aunt May's nephew. Brief origin of the Black Cat. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat returns in Amazing Spider-Man 204. The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 204 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0629656005

Direct Edition. "The Black Cat Always Lands on Her Feet!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The web-slinger's favorite feline is back! The Black Cat! Apparently she survived her fall at the end of Amazing Spider-Man 195 and has now developed a new interest in collecting (actually stealing) famous romantic artifacts! The location of her first heist will be Frank Lloyd Wrights architectural masterpiece: the Guggenheim Museum! But that will also be the site of her first reunion with the Spectacular Spider-Man! The (cat) fur is going to fly! Cameo appearances by Dr. Jonas Harrow, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: This issue completes Marv Wolfman's outstanding 2-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005).) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 27B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4691741016

NOTE: This is a variant cover for Amazing Spider-Man #27, NOT Invincible Iron Man. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Ed McGuinness. Cover by Claudio Sciarrone. Grief looms over Peter after last issue's shocking death! Spider-Man's villains are more than happy to keep him distracted… Your eyes don't deceive you, DOCTOR OCTOPUS IS BACK! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 27B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4691740024

NOTE: This is a variant cover for Amazing Spider-Man #27, NOT Invincible Iron Man. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Ed McGuinness. Cover by Claudio Sciarrone. Grief looms over Peter after last issue's shocking death! Spider-Man's villains are more than happy to keep him distracted… Your eyes don't deceive you, DOCTOR OCTOPUS IS BACK! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2025 8th Series) 10B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Variant Edition.

Label #4643781008

Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Michael Dowling. Cover by J Scott Campbell. THE RESOLUTE SPIDER-MAN! Peter Parker has resolved to get stronger by ANY means necessary. Spider-Man isn't pulling his punches this time. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Black Cat (2025 Marvel) 3H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Werneck "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4686320016

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Gleb Melnikov (CA) Lucas Werneck HERO OR MENACE?! Word's out on Black Cat's latest career shift, and everyone agrees - she's a MENACE! But public opinion isn't the only problem she needs to worry about - Spider-Man's toughest villains, including the SANDMAN, can't tolerate another hero. It's personal now, and Felicia Hardy is in for the fight of her life! Cover price $3.99.

Black Cat (2025 Marvel) 3I CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Ruan Variant Cover.

Label #4686320013

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Gleb Melnikov (CA) Dike Ruan HERO OR MENACE?! Word's out on Black Cat's latest career shift, and everyone agrees - she's a MENACE! But public opinion isn't the only problem she needs to worry about - Spider-Man's toughest villains, including the SANDMAN, can't tolerate another hero. It's personal now, and Felicia Hardy is in for the fight of her life! Cover price $3.99.

Black Cat (2025 Marvel) 4A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4685394002

(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Gleb Melnikov (CA) Adam Hughes CAUGHT IN A TRAP! BLACK CAT's little super-hero game is up as far as Spider-Man's deadliest foes are concerned - and they've sprung a trap Felicia Hardy may not even be able to dodge! She'll need every scheme (and all nine of her lives) to get out of this one… 32 pages, full color, rated T+. Cover price $3.99.

Black Cat (2025 Marvel) 4C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Chew Variant Cover

Label #4685394001

(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Gleb Melnikov (CA) Derrick Chew CAUGHT IN A TRAP! BLACK CAT's little super-hero game is up as far as Spider-Man's deadliest foes are concerned - and they've sprung a trap Felicia Hardy may not even be able to dodge! She'll need every scheme (and all nine of her lives) to get out of this one… 32 pages, full color, rated T+. Cover price $3.99.

Black Cat (2025 Marvel) 4D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Chew "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4687946018

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Gleb Melnikov (CA) Derrick Chew CAUGHT IN A TRAP! BLACK CAT's little super-hero game is up as far as Spider-Man's deadliest foes are concerned - and they've sprung a trap Felicia Hardy may not even be able to dodge! She'll need every scheme (and all nine of her lives) to get out of this one… Cover price $3.99.

Black Cat (2025 Marvel) 4F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lee "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4687946015

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Gleb Melnikov (CA) Inhyuk Lee CAUGHT IN A TRAP! BLACK CAT's little super-hero game is up as far as Spider-Man's deadliest foes are concerned - and they've sprung a trap Felicia Hardy may not even be able to dodge! She'll need every scheme (and all nine of her lives) to get out of this one… Cover price $3.99.

Doctor Strange (2023 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4691740004

Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Pasqual Ferry. Cover by Alex Ross. Stephen Strange is back! Reunited with Clea and Wong, it's back to business as usual for the Sorcerer Supreme. Have your children fallen into a deep nightmarish slumber? Are demonic refugees invading your home? Is your husband possessed by a satanic entity? Then call Doctor Strange! Join Jed MacKay (MOON KNIGHT, BLACK CAT) and Pasqual Ferry (NAMOR: CONQUERED SHORES, SPIDER-MAN: SPIDER'S SHADOW, THOR) as they begin a new chapter in the life of the Master of the Mystic Arts! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.