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SOLD ON: Tuesday, 06/22/2021 7:25 PM
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: crm/ow pgs; sm pc tape int cvr
Steve Ditko cover/art; 1st app of Doctor Octopus (Otto Octavius); debut of "Spider's Web" fan letter section; Comic Book Impact Rating 8 (CBI)
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crm/ow pgs; sm pc tape int cvr
Steve Ditko cover/art; 1st app of Doctor Octopus (Otto Octavius); debut of "Spider's Web" fan letter section; Comic Book Impact Rating 8 (CBI)Every great hero needs a great villain—and Doctor Octopus created a top collectible with his debut as one of the most enduring bad guys in Marvel history. Amazing Spider-Man #3 is beloved by fans for a classic cover and wild pages packed with melodramatic Stan Lee dialogue and Steve Ditko's feverish artwork. Many collectors are on the prowl for this book as the excitement builds for new variations on Doc Ock as the MCU expands into the Multiverse.
This copy of ASM #3 presents as much higher than its given grade, the colors are bright and the condition appears quite solid. With the recent announcement of Alfred Molina reprising his role as Doc Ock in the upcoming “Spider-Man: No Way Home” the desirability and value of this issue have been on a rocket ride into the stratosphere. The first appearances of any of Spidey’s main nemeses are all recommended investments, but Otto Octavius holds a special place in the hearts of Web-Head fans across the ages, and his premiere issue has always been a popular auction book, but the stakes are higher than ever before and are only looking to improve.
Overstreet Guide 2020 FN- (5.5) value = $1,100.