The Amazing Spider-Man ##150
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Archie Goodwin
Interior Artist
Gil Kane
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
November 1975
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Whitman/Marvel Multi-Pack variants of this era were rare, this appears to be the standard 25 cent direct edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Anniversary issue titled 'Spider-Man... or Spider-Clone?' Peter Parker finds himself caught in a nightmare scenario where he faces his greatest foes: The Vulture, Kingpin, and Sandman. The story heavily involves the Spider-Clone (Ben Reilly) mystery, following the events of Amazing Spider-Man #149.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible rounding and blunting of the lower left and upper right corners. Significant spine stress and color-breaking ticks are evident along the spine. There is a horizontal crease in the bottom left corner across the Vulture's leg. General surface wear and minor foxing/discoloration on the white borders.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $45; Graded (CGC 5.0): $60 - $80. High-grade copies (9.8) can exceed $1,000.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies (VG/FN) hover around the $35 mark on platforms like eBay. Graded 9.0+ copies show a significant premium due to the anniversary status.
Grading Recommendation
In its current mid-grade condition (estimated 5.0), professional grading is likely not cost-effective as the grading fees would nearly equal the market value. It is best kept in a high-quality mylar sleeve unless it has sentimental value.
Notable Features
Significant 150th Anniversary Issue. Features the Vulture, Kingpin, and Sandman on the cover. Key aftermath of the original Clone Saga. Includes a cameo by Professor Miles Warren (The Jackal).
Authentication Notes
The coloring, paper aging (tanning on borders), and distinct 25-cent price box are consistent with 1975 Marvel publications. No indicators of reproduction or counterfeiting are visible.