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Amazing Spider-Man 1st series 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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    $20 Amazing Spider-Man 93 MARVEL COMIC ROMITA Drug Issue! Green Goblin! No CCA
    $72 Amazing Spider-man #97, VG/FN 5.0, No Comics Code, Green Goblin, Drug Issue
    6 days left Auction Amazing Spider-Man # 97 - Drug issue, no CCA stamp VF+ Cond.
    5 days left Auction SPIDER-MAN #97, NM-, Amazing, Green Goblin, Drugs,1963 1971, more ASM in store
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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.