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
Spider-Man Goes Mad! Mysterio (as Dr. Ludwig Rinehart) attempts to drive Peter Parker insane by making him believe he is losing his grip on reality. Features appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Flash Thompson.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, rounded and blunted corners (especially bottom left), surface soiling, edge wear, and possible light tanning or staining on the right edge. Slight spine roll also appears likely.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $200 - $350; Graded CGC 4.0: $450 - $550
Recent Sales
CGC 4.0 copies have recently sold between $475 and $525. Raw copies in mid-to-low grade range from $150 to $400 depending on eye appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if the interior is clean. A professional press and clean could likely bump this into the 5.0-5.5 range, significantly increasing marketability for this Silver Age key.
Notable Features
Early Silver Age issue; Second appearance of Mysterio (Ludwig Rinehart persona); Classic Steve Ditko cover art; M.M.M.S. (Merry Marvel Marching Society) insert ad on cover.
Authentication Notes
Authenticity appears consistent with 1965 Silver Age printing. Standard 12-cent price point and 'IND' indicator present. Paper aging and ink absorption levels are typical for this era.