Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 288:
Description
A copy of Marvel Comics’ *Amazing Spider-Man #24*, published in May 1965. This Silver Age comic book is professionally graded by CGC as 4.5 (Off-White to White pages) and encapsulated in a clear, rigid plastic CGC Universal Grade holder. Featuring story by Stan Lee and cover and interior art by Steve Ditko, this issue includes an appearance by Mysterio. The full-color paper cover depicts Spider-Man battling the Vulture and a man in a yellow costume, with the prominent headline “SPIDER-MAN GOES MAD!” and additional text “A STARTLING MYSTERY TALE IN THE MIGHTY MARVEL TRADITION!”. It displays a 12¢ price and the “APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY” seal, along with promotional captions “THE MMMS WANTS YOU!” and “ANOTHER SMASHING, OFF-BEAT THRILLER”.
Condition report:
The comic exhibits expected vintage wear consistent with its age and graded condition of 4.5. The encapsulation itself appears intact.
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