Encapsulated and graded 8.0 with “Off-White to White Pages” by CGC. Spider-Man's first issue was launched with a bang: Stan Lee essentially guaranteed a successful debut for the title by having the popular Fantastic Four make their first guest appearance. The Chameleon and J. Jonah Jameson also make their Marvel debut in this spectacular and historical issue. As predicted, this new Amazing Spider-Man title quickly became one of the industry's best sellers. Today, it stands as writer Lee's and artist Steve Ditko's greatest personal success in their long history of producing comic books. This first issue has proven to be one of the "top two" most desirable collectors' items that Marvel has ever released. It is second only to the character's first appearance in Amazing Fantasy #15 in terms of desirability. Spider-Man is still an industry leader, and he now has several blockbuster motion pictures to his credit. After more than a half-century's residence in the top tier of the sales charts, Spider-Man shows no signs of running out of steam, and it all is due to this issue published by Marvel Comics in March 1963.

The presented copy features wear on the corners and edges that do not detract from the pure superhero history contained within the covers. According to CGC's census report, only 1% of copies have achieved a higher grade, making this debut of Spidey in his own title all the more desired by collectors. Please note that the population report information is accurate up to the time in which a lot is posted for auction and is subject to change. In Very Fine condition.

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