The Amazing Spider-Man ##24
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Steve Ditko
Publication Date
May 1965
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'Spider-Man Goes Mad!' Peter Parker begins to doubt his sanity as he hallucinates various villains. He visits a psychiatrist but it is revealed that Mysterio is behind the illusions to drive him insane. Features appearances by Mysterio, Vulture, and Sandman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and several color-breaking ticks along the spine. Visible corner blunting at top and bottom left. Significant color chipping/scuffing on the top edge. Minor tanning of the white areas/cover background. Small corner crease on bottom right.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $250 - $350 | Graded (CGC 5.0): $450 - $550
Recent Sales
Recent 5.0 graded copies have sold in the range of $475 to $525. Raw copies with similar mid-grade wear typically fetch between $275 and $325 depending on eye appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, worth grading if seeking to preserve or sell. A professional press and clean could potentially nudge this into the 5.5 or 6.0 range by flattening the non-color breaking creases and brightening the white background, significantly increasing marketability.
Notable Features
Early Silver Age issue. Part of the iconic Stan Lee and Steve Ditko run. Features Mysterio as the primary antagonist. 12 cent cover price. Features a classic Ditko cover.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1965 primary printing. Paper aging, 12c price point, and ink saturation are consistent with Silver Age Marvel stock. No obvious signs of restoration or reproduction from the photo.