The Amazing Spider-Man ##149
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Ross Andru
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
October 1975
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A major key issue featuring the first appearance of the Spider-Man Clone (Ben Reilly). Peter Parker battles his own clone, who was created by the Jackal (Miles Warren). The issue ends with the apparent death of the clone, setting up decades of story arcs.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks; significant color-breaking crease running diagonally from the left edge near the center to the bottom; blunting of corners; visible edge wear; general surface scuffing through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $50 - $80; Graded (CGC 4.0): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Recent raw mid-grade copies sold between $60 and $95. Higher grade 9.2+ copies fetch significantly more, but low-to-mid grade prices remain stable due to the clone storyline relevance.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading at this condition. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees plus shipping would likely exceed the value increase for a 4.0. A professional press could improve the look, but the deep color-breaking crease is permanent.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Spider-Man Clone. Part of the original 'Clone Saga'. Features the Jackal and a cameo appearance by Gwen Stacy (clone). Direct edition/Newsstand were not distinguished by barcodes in 1975.
Authentication Notes
The 25-cent price point and 'Marvel Comics Group' banner are consistent with 1975 Bronze Age originals. Paper aging on edges appears authentic; staple placement is standard for Marvel manufacture of this era.