The Amazing Spider-Man ##36
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998)
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Steve Ditko
Publication Date
May 1966
Cover Variant
Regular / Silver Age 12¢ Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The issue features 'When Falls the Meteor!'. Spider-Man battles the Looter (Norton G. Fester), a criminal who gained superhuman strength from a meteor. This is also a significant era where Peter Parker is adjusting to college life at Empire State University.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Significant defects visible including heavy yellowing/tanning, multiple spine stress lines, corner blunting, possible moisture staining (bottom right), a price sticker directly on the cover, and overall heavy surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40 - $60; Graded (CGC 2.0): $120 - $140
Recent Sales
Recent sales for low-grade CGC 2.0 copies range between $115 and $150. Raw copies in this condition typically sell around $50 depending on eye appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Currently not recommended for professional grading unless for preservation. The presence of the price sticker on the cover and heavy yellowing suggest a low grade. Professional pressing and cleaning might improve the eye appeal but likely won't overcome the significant tanning.
Notable Features
First appearance and origin of the Looter (Norton G. Fester; later known as Meteor Man). Classic Steve Ditko cover and interior art. Silver Age 12-cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
The item appears authentic based on the newsprint texture, the specific dot matrix printing (Ben-Day dots) visible in the color areas, and the era-appropriate 'IND.' indicator. Staple placement and cover gloss are consistent with mid-1960s Marvel production.