The Amazing Spider-Man ##45
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
John Romita Sr.
Cover Artist
John Romita Sr.
Publication Date
February 1967
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story title: 'Spidey Smashes Out!'. Features Spider-Man battling the Lizard. Key character developments including Peter Parker's relationship with Mary Jane Watson and Gwen Stacy. Includes appearances by Aunt May and Anna Watson.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with some light color-breaking ticks. Slight corner blunting on the top left. Minor surface wear and small creasing visible on the mid-left edge. High color vibrancy with minimal yellowing of the yellow background. Appears flat with good registration.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $300-$450; Graded (CGC 7.5): $550-$700
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies typically fall between $350 and $500. A CGC 7.5 recently cleared near the $600 mark, while higher grades like 9.0+ exceed $1,200.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, worth grading. A professional press and clean could potentially elevate this from a 7.5 to an 8.0 or 8.5 by minimizing the non-color-breaking shelf wear, significantly increasing market liquidity and value for a Silver Age key.
Notable Features
3rd appearance of the Lizard (Curt Connors). Iconic John Romita Sr. cover art. Silver Age (12-cent cover price). First 'full' appearance of the Lizard in the Romita era.
Authentication Notes
The 12-cent price point and 'IND.' indicia align with 1967 distribution. High-quality halftone dots and correct interior/exterior paper texture suggest an authentic original rather than a modern reprint or facsimile.