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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 195 VF+ 8.5

    Ended Oct 12 2022
    Winning Bid $29

    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.) Cover price $0.40. Grade: VF+ 8.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)