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SOLD ON: Wednesday, 06/04/2014 12:48 PM
PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs; Signature Series: Signed by Stan Lee 10/29/10
origin & 1st app of Spider-Man (Peter Parker), 1st Uncle Ben & Aunt May (8/62) Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Toronto Riverdale Collection
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ow/white pgs; Signature Series: Signed by Stan Lee 10/29/10
origin & 1st app of Spider-Man (Peter Parker), 1st Uncle Ben & Aunt May (8/62) Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Toronto Riverdale Collection
This iconic comic remains the Silver Age equivalent of Action Comics #1 as both a cultural artifact and a great investment for collectors. Jack Kirby ushered in the historic first appearance of Spider-Man on the classic cover; Steve Ditko took over the interior art as he worked with co-creator Stan Lee on this legendary debut. The story also set up the radical new concept of a neurotic Everyman behind the mask All of that made for a timeless collectible that's kept Spider-Man (and his very human alter-ego) swinging for over 60 years as one of the most iconic characters in comics.
Signature Series copies are red hot! Collectors fight over the chance to acquire their favorite Marvel titles signed by bullpen legends, especially Stan "The Man" Lee, the closest equivalent comics have to Walt Disney. If you mention comic books, people instantly think of Stan, and there's no better issue to bear his distinctive signature than the first appearance of the most important character of the Silver Age, Spider-Man. In a flight of inspiration, Lee and co-creator Steve Ditko, combined Atom-Age neuroses and teenage angst to create one of the most enduring and charming of American pop culture icons. This debut appearance has steadily gained in value and demand year by year. This signed copy is the perfect centerpiece for your collection of Marvel masterworks.
Overstreet Guide 2013 VF-(7.5) value = $46,000.
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Artist Information
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King.