Summer Kickoff Comics & Toys 06'26
Lot 96:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Seven The Amazing Spider-Man Comic Books, Marvel Comics Group, Bronze Age
This group includes seven vintage issues of The Amazing Spider-Man published by Marvel Comics Group between 1974 and 1978. The collection consists of issue numbers 138, 141, 142, 143, 148, 157, and 186. These Bronze Age comics feature several key first appearances and significant Marvel history. Issue 138 (November 1974) contains the first appearance of the Mindworm (William Turner). Issue 141 (February 1975) introduces the second Mysterio (Daniel Berkhart), with the story continuing into issue 142 (March 1975). Issue 143 (April 1975) features the first appearance of Cyclone (André Gerard) and the first kiss between Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson. Issue 148 (September 1975) is a major issue in the original Clone Saga where the Jackal’s true identity is revealed as Professor Miles Warren. Issue 157 (June 1976) features a battle against Doctor Octopus, and issue 186 (November 1978) features the Chameleon. Cover artists represented include Gil Kane, John Romita Sr., Frank Giacoia, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, and Keith Pollard. Each issue features the Marvel Comics Group banner and the Comics Code Authority seal. Literals printed on the covers include issue numbers and dates corresponding to the publication period.
Condition report:
Condition varies throughout the collection. Issues 141 and 142 are in good condition with minor spine stress. Issues 138, 148, and 157 exhibit mid-grade wear with visible spine stress and light edge wear. Issue 143 shows significant spine stress and minor blunting on the bottom left corner. Issue 186 is in poor to fair condition, displaying a large vertical tear and crease near the spine, a missing piece at the bottom right corner, and a cover that is partially detached at the top staple. All issues are raw and unslabbed.
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