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Title: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL No. 1
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Publisher:Marvel [Indicia: Non-Pareil Publishing Corp.]
Date Published: 1964
Description:

CGC certified: VF (8.0). Cream to off-white pages. Stan Lee story. Steve Ditko cover and art. 1st appearance: the Sinister Six. Cameos by the Fantastic Four, Thor, Giant Man, Wasp, Iron Man, Dr. Strange and the X-Men. 15 pin-ups. GPAnalysis: An 8.0 sold for $7250 in May 2021, a 7.5 sold for $5040 in September 2021, and an 8.5 sold for $13,000 in August 2021.

According to Stan Lee, "Back then, in the '60s, we were so thrilled and grateful for the wonderful reception Spidey was given by the reading public that we wanted to return the favor" (Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 2). The result of Stan's largesse was this massive 76-page mag, crammed full of villains and guest stars. Includes a special feature, "How Stan Lee and Steve Ditko Create Spider-Man!" Stan, in a confessional mood, has an exasperated Ditko remark that "I do the drawing while you practice signing your name all over!"

A limited edition of 150 softcover and 15 hardcover catalogues is available. 400 lots, fully illustrated. Fun reference, great keepsake. Softcover $30, deluxe hardcover with dust jacket and limitation plate $200. Ten of the 15 hardcovers are pre-ordered and the rest will go quickly, so reserve yours now. To order, contact ivan@pbagalleries.com.

Consignments welcome for PBA's December 2021 Comic Book sale. Top prices for Pre-Code Horror, Golden Age, Silver Age, original art and ephemera. Send inquiries to ivan@pbagalleries.com.