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ow pages; Stan Lee Signature Series
1st appearance of Spider-Man (Peter Parker) w/ origin, 1st Uncle Ben & Aunt May (8/62); Jack Kirby cover, Steve Ditko art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 10 (CBI)


Amazing Fantasy #15 ushered in the first appearance of Spider-Man, quickly becoming the Silver Age equivalent of Action #1 as both a cultural artifact and important investment for collectors. The teen hero shook up the comics industry in his first appearance as a neurotic Everyman gifted with extraordinary powers. There was also a different kind of tragic backstory fueled by Peter Parker’s guilt over the death of his Uncle Ben. Marvel brought in Jack Kirby to catch the eyes of kids with one of the best covers in comics history; Steve Ditko took over the interior art while working with co-creator Stan Lee on this legendary debut.

All that innovation made for a timeless collectible that's kept Spider-Man (and Peter Parker) swinging for over 60 years as one of the most iconic and collectible characters in comics. Spidey remains the biggest star of all variations on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, helping to establish Amazing Fantasy #15 as one of the most reliable investments in comics history.
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If you are a devoted Spidey fan on a budget who has dreamt of owning a copy of the web slinger’s first appearance, this 0.5 copy of Amazing Fantasy #15 may have your name written all over it…but make room for another name, that of Marvel head honcho Stan Lee! Although this copy is in timeworn condition, the interiors are complete, and you are not going to find another example that will be this affordable to those collectors out there that are looking to own a piece of comic book history without breaking the bank.

Overstreet Guide 2022 GD (2.0) value = $11,700.