Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 340:
Description
A Silver Age comic book, “Amazing Spider-Man #31,” published by Marvel Comics in December 1965. This issue is notable for the first appearance of key characters Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Professor Miles Warren. The comic is encapsulated in a CGC Universal Grade slab, certified at 1.5 with “Cream to Off-White Pages.” The creative team is identified as Stan Lee for the story and Steve Ditko for the cover and interior art. The cover features a central image of Spider-Man’s mask surrounded by multiple vignettes depicting various characters and action scenes, with the main title “THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN” and a prominent storyline banner stating “IF THIS BE MY DESTINY…”. Additional visible text includes “MARVEL PRODUCTIONS,” “APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY,” a 12-cent price, and a dedication at the bottom: “DEDICATED TO YOU, THE GREAT NEW MARVEL BREED OF READER!”.
Condition report:
The comic book is in very poor condition, consistent with its CGC grade of 1.5. It exhibits extensive wear, heavy creasing, significant discoloration, and general aging throughout. The pages are noted as \"Cream to Off-White.\"
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