The Amazing Spider-Man ##41
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
John Romita Sr.
Cover Artist
John Romita Sr.
Publication Date
October 1966
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance and origin of the Rhino (Aleksei Sytsevich). Storyline 'The Horns of the Rhino!' features Spider-Man's first encounter with the chemically and radiation-hardened villain. Also includes appearances by John Jameson and Aunt May.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy wear includes significant edge chipping along the right margin, rounded corners, spine stress lines, and a noticeable horizontal crease across the bottom right corner. Darker areas show color breaking. General surface soiling and minor staining are visible on the white backgrounds.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $350 - $500; Graded (CGC 3.0): $600 - $750
Recent Sales
In the current market, mid-low grade copies of ASM #41 have seen a steady climb. Recent 3.0 graded sales range between $650 and $725. Raw copies with similar edge damage typically sell for around $400 on auction sites.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, it is worth grading because it is a Major Silver Age Key. Even in low grade, the first appearance of Rhino is highly liquid. Professional pressing and cleaning might improve the 'eye appeal' of the white areas, though it won't fix the chip on the right edge.
Notable Features
Major Key: 1st Appearance of the Rhino. 1st appearance of John Jameson as a Spidey supporting character (post-Man-Wolf). Early John Romita Sr. artwork on the title.
Authentication Notes
Original 12-cent cover price. Paper stock appears consistent with 1960s pulp; color desaturation matches age. No immediate signs of facsimile or reproduction; however, interior page count and staple check are required for definitive authentication.