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

Absolute Carnage (2019 Marvel) 1J CBCS 9.8 Bagley 1:100 Variant

Paper: White

Mark Bagley Retailer Incentive.

Label #19-2E40F65-001

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Stegman. Cover by Mark Bagley. After turning Venom's world upside down a year ago, DONNY CATES and RYAN STEGMAN are about to put the Sinister Symbiote through hell again, only this time CARNAGE has come calling, and everyone who's ever worn a symbiote is dead in his sights! He's skirted the periphery of the Marvel Universe for months, but Cletus Kasady at last stands poised to make his grand return to New York in a blistering 60-PAGE story… and he wants to paint the town red! 72 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 15 CBCS 1.5

Paper: Off white to white

Piece Missing from 2nd page, affects story: Incomplete.

Label #20-0B182CC-002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Kraven the Hunter in Kraven the Hunter!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Chameleon hires his old friend Kraven the Hunter to hunt down Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 10 and 153. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 16 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-260C190-005

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Duel with Daredevil, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When the Circus of Crime comes to town, they advertise that Spider-Man will be appearing in an attempt to fill the big top before they rob it; Spider-Man sees the advertisements and decides he will show up; He is hypnotized along with the rest of the audience, but unfortunately for the Circus of Crime, the Daredevil is in attendance and immune to the Ringmaster's hat. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 11 and 154. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 28 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0008428-AA-004

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Molten Man in "The Menace of the Molten Man!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Peter Parker needs his old costume, so he goes to the lab of the inventor Smythe, who created the robot J. Jonah Jameson used to try and beat Spiderman with; During that battle Parker had to remove his costume in order to escape; While there he witnesses an argument between Smythe and a man named Raxton, which results in an accident turning Raxton into, the Molten Man; At first Raxton is confused when he walks out of the lab, but on the street he gets mad at a driver and smashes the car with his fists; Realizing his power Raxton decides he can be a super villain, but before he can do anything Spiderman comes in through his window and asks Raxton to turn himself in stating that so far no major crimes have been committed; A fight ensues; Peter graduates from high school. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #166. This is a very difficult book to find in the higher grades because the black cover easily shows virtually every imperfection, no matter how minor. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 122 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #18-156EDBE-003

Death of the Green Goblin (aka Norman Osborn) in "The Goblin's Last Stand!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. In unfathomable fashion atop the Brooklyn Bridge, Gwen Stacy perished at the hands of the Green Goblin. Spider-Man is devastated. And he furiously lashes out at the goblin, but the purple and green-clad killer gets away! However, a while later, the wall-crawler receives a tip from Joe Robertson about Norman Osborn's whereabouts. And in an abandoned and decrepit warehouse, the Amazing Spider-Man and the Green Goblin fight for the final time! At the end of their epic battle, Peter Parker painfully realizes that revenge is bittersweet. The passing of the goblin won't bring back Gwen. He must find a way to move forward with his life. Perhaps Mary Jane Watson will help. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The stunning death scene of the Green Goblin inspired a similar moment in the2002 Spider-Man movie. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #99 and again in issue 192.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 128 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #24-08FF093-007

"The Vulture Hangs High!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. In spectacular style, the wondrous wall-crawler saves himself from his freefall after the Vulture dropped him in mid-air! And now back on terra firma, Peter Parker can dive into the murder mystery from last issue. When the web-slinger discovers that Adrian Toomes is still in prison, he knows that someone else has assumed the Vulture's identity -- and that someone is connected to Empire State University! After Spider-Man saves Mary Jane for a second time, he rushes to the ESU campus for the final flight of the new Vulture! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 105.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 166 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #20-4916215-001

"War of the Reptile-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's a classic three-way Christmas confrontation! The Lizard vs. Spider-Man vs. Stegron! The key to victory for the web-slinger is to get the Lethal Lizard (aka Dr. Connors) to fight with him...instead of against him! But the Lizard usually just wants to kill Spidey! In snowy Central Park, the three combatants and a pack of dinosaurs come together for a Jurassic-style rumble! Is a Christmas miracle in the offing for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? An uplifting issue! Cameo appearances by Martha Connors, Billy Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Dr. Marla Madison, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Stegron returns many years later in the Lethal Foes of Spider-Man (1993) Limited Series. The Lizard appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 33 & 34.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361A CBCS 9.8 Verified Sig Stan Lee/Bagley 1st Printing

Paper: White

Verified Sigs: Stan Lee & Mark Bagley.

Label #17-286ED55-005

First Printing. Direct Edition. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 36 pages, full color. $1.25 cover price. NOTE: Most of these were distributed with slight printer tears in the bottom edge of the cover. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 30 CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Hanna

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Scott Hanna on 09/22/2024.

Label #24-3575845-001

Direct Edition. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story by J. Michael Straczynski, art by John Romita Jr. THE SCOOP: A new era unfolds as acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship character! THE STORY: As Peter Parker gets back into the swing of his life, a sudden encounter with an enigmatic stranger will forever change the way he will look at himself? And his alter ego, the ever-amazing Spider-Man. THE CREATORS: He's launched two hits with Rising Stars and Midnight Nation, and now Straczynski teams up with penciler John Romita Jr. to form the Spidey dream team supreme! And can you believe we have none other than J. Scott Campbell on covers? THE FORMAT: 36 pages, full color, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (2018 6th Series) 93A CBCS 9.8 Adams

Paper: White

Label #22-1417520-022

Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Patrick Gleason. Cover by Arthur Adams. THE BIG FINALE OF "BEYOND"!!! SPIDER-MAN VS. SPIDER-MAN! You may surprise yourself with who you're rooting for. Don't miss the conclusion to one of the most surprising Spider-Stories of the past decade. 52 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Moon Knight Black White and Blood (2022 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.8 Sienkiewicz

Paper: White

Label #25-2791B0A-017

Note : copies of this issue have a printing defect in the form of a small black smudge on the back cover

Written by Jonathan Hickman and Marvel Various. Art by Chris Bachalo and Marvel Various. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. A BLOOD MOON RISES - AND ITS CONTENTS ARE BLACK, WHITE & RED! A bevy of comicdom's finest creators put their mark upon the Fist of Khonshu in stories depicted in stark black, white and blood-red! Jonathan Hickman and Chris Bachalo introduce the all-different Moon Knight of the future! Marc Guggenheim and Jorge Fornés tell a Moon Knight adventure in reverse! And Murewa Ayodele and Dotun Akande team the white-clad crusader up with the Amazing Spider-Man for a harrowing night of adventure! 36 pages, PC/B&W. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 261 CBCS 9.6 Verified Sig Romita Sr.

Paper: White

Verified Signature: John Romita Sr.

Label #22-46C45A3-004

"Bad Business" Goblins at the Gate Part 3 of 3. Plot by Roger Stern and Glenn Greenberg. Script by Glenn Greenberg. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Sr. The goblins emerge triumphant at the Big Apple Hotel! The Green Goblin flies away with Daniel Kingsley, while the Hobgoblin glides away with the web-slinger! And several minutes later they rendezvous with Norman Osborn at the Multivex corporation! It looks like game, set, and match for Norman! But the Hobgoblin wants to unmask Spider-Man! While Norman just wants his missing journal! Are the powerful goblins of the past about to throw down in the present? Yes, they are! And the wondrous wall-crawler must be ready for anything! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Betty Brant. (Notes: Roderick Kingsley returns many years later in Amazing Spider-Man 648. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Spider-Verse (2015 2nd Series) 4B CBCS 9.8 Mayhew 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Mike Mayhew Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-056D9B7-012

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Mike Mayhew. Written by Mike Costa. Art by Andre Arujo. The Spiders of the multiverse are in a race against Mayor Norman Osborn to discover what exactly brought them all together! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 4D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-344A9DB-032

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Direct Edition. Cover art by Rob Liefeld. Sabotage Part 2, script by Rob Liefeld (Plot) and Fabian Nicieza, art by Rob Liefeld; X-Force and Spidey take down Juggernaut and Black Tom but then have to escape from Bridge; sideways Issue. Continues from Spider-Man #16. Two-page pinup by Mike Mignola. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 4D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-344A9DB-034

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Direct Edition. Cover art by Rob Liefeld. Sabotage Part 2, script by Rob Liefeld (Plot) and Fabian Nicieza, art by Rob Liefeld; X-Force and Spidey take down Juggernaut and Black Tom but then have to escape from Bridge; sideways Issue. Continues from Spider-Man #16. Two-page pinup by Mike Mignola. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.