The Amazing Spider-Man ##108
Marvel Comics Group • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
John Romita Sr.
Cover Artist
John Romita Sr.
Publication Date
May 1972
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'Vengeance from the Vietnam Jungle!' Spider-man battles Sha Shan's brother, the super-villain known as Flashback. Key characters include Flash Thompson, Sha Shan, and Gwen Stacy.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with minor color-breaking ticks; slight blunting on the top-left and bottom-right corners; minor edge wear along the right side; overall gloss looks well-preserved despite some surface wear; presence of price stickers on the outer poly-bag, but cover itself appears clean.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $50 - $85; Graded (CGC 8.0): $150 - $200+
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw mid-to-high grade copies range from $45 to $90. Graded 8.0 copies have sold between $160 and $210 in recent heritage and marketplace auctions.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if aiming for resale, as copies in the 8.0+ range see a significant jump in value over raw 'Very Good' or 'Fine' copies. A professional press and clean could potentially push this toward an 8.5/9.0.
Notable Features
Significant early Bronze Age issue; John Romita Sr. cover; first appearance of Flashback.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Marvel comic. Note the 20-cent price point and correct color registration for May 1972. Gloss and paper aging consistent with early 70s stock.