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Title: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN No. 12
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Publisher:Marvel
Date Published: May, 1964
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CGC certified: Fine (6.0). Off-white pages. 3rd appearance of Doctor Octopus. Letter from Dave Cockrum. Scripted by Stan Lee. Cover and art by Steve Ditko.

A frustrated scientist attempts to consummate his weird obsession with Spidey in "Unmasked by Dr. Octopus!" At first Spidey plays along, but when Ock gets too personal Spidey slugs him in the jaw. The final image of Doc Ock, tentacles drooping at his sides, speaks volumes.

CGC census: 103 copies graded 6.0 Universal. Comparable CGC sales: Numerous sales in this grade, from $382 to $453. Most recent: $400 (Dec. 2019).

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