The Amazing Spider-Man ##62
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
John Romita Sr. and Don Heck
Cover Artist
John Romita Sr.
Publication Date
July 1968
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'Make Way for... Medusa!'. Spider-Man battles Medusa of the Inhumans, who has been manipulated into thinking Spider-Man is a criminal. Significant for featuring a solo guest appearance by a member of the Inhumans during the peak Silver Age era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy creasing and color-breaking folds on the right side of the cover; significant vertical crease running through the 'M' in Spider-Man. General yellowing/tanning of the cover stock. Spine shows stress lines and possible minor splitting at the bottom corner. Bottom left corner appears blunted.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $60 - $90. Graded (CGC 4.0): $120 - $150.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw VG copies range from $55 to $85 depending on eye appeal. Graded 4.0 copies have recently sold in the $130 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading at this time. The cost of grading (fees + shipping) likely exceeds the value added for a mid-to-lower grade common Silver Age issue unless kept for sentimental value.
Notable Features
Classic John Romita Sr. cover art. Features Medusa of the Inhumans. Early Silver Age Spider-Man issue with iconic 'The name of the dame is... MEDUSA!' tagline.
Authentication Notes
The 12-cent cover price, aged paper stock, and specific ink saturation levels are consistent with an authentic 1968 printing. There are no immediate visual indicators of a reprint such as a modern barcode or updated price.