Auctions: comic books in 'Spider-Man', graded by CBCS

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 12 CBCS 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #19-29318EF-002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Unmasked by Dr. Octopus!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter has the 24 hour flu when Doc Ock captures Betty Brant in hopes of luring Spider-Man into battle; Ock beats the under the weather web-head and unmasks him, but everyone thinks it is just Peter trying to be brave by impersonating Spidey; Once he has recovered, Spider-Man battles through the wild animals Ock has released from the zoo to take on old six-arms himself. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 149. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 50 CBCS 3.0 Verified Sig Romita

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signature: John Romita

Label #23-01257DD-004

Cover pencils by John Romita. First appearance of the Kingpin in Spider-Man No More!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Dimeo]; Fearing for his aunt's health and tired of being hounded by Jameson, Peter gives up being Spider-Man and concentrates on being a simple college student; A kid finds the discarded Spidey suit in the trash can and brings it to the Daily Bugle where Jonah proudly puts it on display; Pete's personal life starts looking up but crime increases as the Kingpin gathers the mob under his leadership; Feeling guilty about the crime wave, Peter remembers the lessons taught to him by his uncle's death and decides to become Spider-Man once again. Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon cameos. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #190. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 298 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #25-3A780F6-001

Direct Edition. "Chance Encounter!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Chance is back in business and working a new job for the Life Foundation! The clandestine organization wants Chance to steal an arms shipment coming into the west side docks! That should be a piece of cake for the high-flying mercenary! However, the Daily Bugle dispatches an undercover photographer to observe the delivery! And beneath the moonlit sky, fireworks explode when Chance and the Amazing Spider-Man throw down on the docks! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Eddie Brock (aka Venom). First appearance of Carlton Drake of the Life Foundation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joy Mercado, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Chance previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. This issue begins Todd McFarlane's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 406 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-330A431-030

Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. First appearance of the new (female) Doctor Octopus. Scarlet Spider guest stars in the Greatest Responsibility part 1, "Crossroads," script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Angel Medina, inks by Larry Mahlstedt and Randy Emberlin; Ben goes into cyberspace to help Seward track the thief that stole his files when he was a prisoner only to encounter anti-viral programs that overload Seward's virtual reality system; Using the stolen files, Dr. Octopus discovers that Seward developed a stable interface between the real world and virtual reality; Meanwhile, Peter and MJ visit Seward to check for any more "time bombs" in Peter's head; Later, Ock agents Johnson and Steele test her VR Wave, bringing a virtual reality Jurassic Age to Fifth Avenue before the device cuts out. The story continues in Spider-Man 63. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 37 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Both Side Edges have gapping, inner well and book are unaffected.

Label #19-330A431-083

Destined to be a KEY issue in the life of Spider-Man! We could tell you more, but don't want to spoil a great story for you! Cover by Kaare Andrews J. Michael Straczynski (w)/John Romita Jr. (p)/Scott Hanna (i) It was bound to happen. And it has. Now Peter Parker's life will never be the same! "This issue was an example of what super hero comics should be. It has great action, suspense, dialogue, characters... everything! This is Spider-Man at his best." - GrayHavenMagazine.com 7-59606-04716-1-03711 (Marvel PG) 2.25 36 pgs. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 529A.D CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Reinhold Garney Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Bill Reinhold on 2/29/2020

Label #20-0E0F837-002

Direct Edition. $2.50 cover price. Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils by RON GARNEY. Cover by BRYAN HITCH. Clothes make the man. At least that's what Tony Stark seems to think. Transformed by his experiences during "The Other" saga, Peter Parker stands poised for the next chapter of his life. And to mark the occasion, Tony has got a very special present: a new Spider-Man costume that's certain to raise eyebrows! Check out the new costume in this issue! 36 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (2017 5th Series) 797C CBCS 9.8 McGuinness 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Design Variant.

Label #18-18DF5BB-003

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dan Slott. Art by Stuart Immonen. Cover by Ed McGuinness. GO DOWN SWINGING Part 1 The Green Goblin is back - and scarier than ever! Dan Slott has saved his most harrowing Spider-Man story for last as he and Stuart Immonen kick off the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN story ten years in the making. Osborn got his crazy back and has a plan that'll make all his past plans look like child's play. Peter Parker and the people he loves (ALL of them) are in deep trouble. And who or what is the RED GOBLIN?! The only way Spider-Man survives is to GO DOWN SWINGING! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Darkhold Alpha (2021 Marvel) 1E CBCS 9.8 Tormey Design 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Design Variant.

Label #21-36B6C6A-013

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Steve Orlando. Art and Cover by Cian Tormey. ENTER THE PAGES OF THE DARKHOLD - AND LOSE YOUR MIND IN MIGHTY MARVEL FASHION! Critically acclaimed writer Steve Orlando joins forces with extraordinary artist Cian Tormey for a story that will delight and terrify! For hundreds of years, scholars and heroes alike have searched for the complete text of the Darkhold - a.k.a. the Book of the Damned, written by the elder god Chthon. Now one of the greatest sorcerers in the Multiverse has found it - and Chthon has found him. To save them all, the Scarlet Witch must gather the world's greatest heroes…and unleash their inner darkness. Witness the Marvel Universe's descent into chaos! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Silk (2015 1st Series) 1A CBCS 9.8 Verified Sig Johnson/Stacey Lee Johnson 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Dave Johnson & Stacey Lee on 7/31/2015 at Boston Comic Con.

Label #7007710-AA-002

Written by Robbie Thompson. Art by Stacey Lee. Cover by Dave Johnson. Cindy Moon exploded out of her bunker and into the Marvel Universe when we first learned that she had been bitten by that same radioactive spider in the first arc of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. She then went on to save Peter Parker's life (more than once!) and traverse the Spider-verse alongside Spider-Woman. Now, as SILK, Cindy is on her own in New York City, searching for her past, defining her own future, and webbing up wrong-doers along the way! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.9

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1CE019B-007

"And There Was Lightmaster!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom. At last the mastermind behind the ESU kidnappings and the city hall attacks stands revealed! It's a new villain...Lightmaster! Who is he? And what is his connection to Empire State University? Spider-Man will have to find out in order to turn off the Lightmaster! Cameo appearance by the Tarantula. (Note: The issue includes a half-page ad for What If issue 1: "What If Spider-Man Joined the Fantastic Four?") 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 21 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Left side edge unsealed, inner well and book unaffected.

Label #0008396-AG-007

"Still Crazy After All These Years" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Keith Pollard and Terry Austin. The Scorpion (last seen in Ms. Marvel 2) is back, and he's still consumed by hatred for J. Jonah Jameson! This time in his quest for vengeance, Mac Gargan (aka the Scorpion) attacks the Daily Bugle Building in broad daylight! But fortunately for Jonah, Peter Parker happens to be in the building looking for a photo assignment. It's another great Spidey vs. Scorpion showdown! Also in this issue, Mary Jane further explains to Peter why she turned down his marriage proposal in Amazing Spider-Man 183. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 1987 as a Marvel Comics Mini Comic.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1PLATINUM CBCS 9.4 Verified Sig Stan Lee McFarlane Platinum Variant

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Stan Lee (on interior cover). Platinum Edition.

Label #20-2ABF8C0-085

Platinum Edition. Very limited distribution. Todd McFarlane art. The Platinum edition is sometimes confused with other editions of lesser value. The Platinum Cover edition, however, may be identified easily as it has a cardstock cover and no cover price. Other identifiers are the silver ink logo and the light yellow and green background to the art.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 10D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Damaged/broken/not intact. Piece(s) missing, may include corners/pegs.

Label #21-26F983A-003

Direct Edition. Perceptions Part 3 of 5. Guest-starring Wolverine. Script and art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. In the middle of the woods, a group of Mounted Police runs into the Wendigo! And as expected the powerful beast savagely tears into the Mounties. But luckily for the RCMP, Wolverine isnearby! And round one between Wolverine and the Wendigo commences! After the furious fight, Logan heads into town and finds an ally: Peter Parker! Later that evening, the wall-crawler and Wolverine meet in the forest to compare notes on the case. Is it possible that the Wendigo is not responsible for the children's deaths? The plot thickens. (Note: Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, and Rick Magyar contributed inks to this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

Venom First Host (2018 Marvel) 1COMICMINT.NYCC CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Mayhew

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Mike Mayhew (with sketch) on 9/13/2020. NYCC 2018 Comic Mint Exclusive.

Label #20-38DA4FC-109

Comic Mint NYCC exclusive cover by Mike Mayhew. Written by Mike Costa. Art by Mark Bagley and Dono Sanchez-Almara. MIKE COSTA AND MARK BAGLEY REUNITE FOR A VENOM STORY UNLIKE ANY OTHER! Before the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN…before VENOM… There was the FIRST HOST. And that First Host has returned in need of Venom's help - only by reuniting can the two avert cosmic ruin! Can Eddie and the symbiote trust one another long enough to save the galaxy, or will the FIRST HOST prove to be Venom's undoing?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1A.N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-320A54B-007

Newsstand Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.