The Amazing Spider-Man ##1
Marvel Comics • Marvel Milestone Edition: The Amazing Spider-Man
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Steve Ditko (original) / Jack Kirby (original)
Publication Date
March 1993
Cover Variant
Facsimile Edition / Silver Border
Printing
First Printing (of this edition)
Comic Description
A full reprint of the 1963 original. Spider-Man tries to join the Fantastic Four to earn a salary, but realizes they are a non-profit. The issue also features the first appearance of J. Jonah Jameson and the first appearance of the Chameleon.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible on the left edge. Mild corner blunting at the top left. Slight surface wear consistent with age, but no major color-breaking creases or stains.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded (9.8): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for $15-$20 on auction platforms. Higher grade 9.8 graded copies vary but usually trend around $120.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not worth grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8. The value of this reprint is modest compared to the high cost of grading fees.
Notable Features
Marvel Milestone Edition; notable silver border differentiating it from the 1963 original; 12 cent price mark in the inner art area is a legacy detail from the original cover.
Authentication Notes
This is clearly marked as a 'Marvel Milestone Edition' and 'A Reprinting of Amazing Spiderman #1 (1962)' on the bottom cover and top header. Paper quality is higher gloss than the 1960s original.