The Amazing Spider-Man ##5 Annual (Sixth Annual)
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Annual
Writer
Stan Lee / Larry Lieber
Interior Artist
Larry Lieber
Cover Artist
John Romita Sr. / Larry Lieber
Publication Date
November 1968
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Key story revealing the truth about Peter Parker's parents, Richard and Mary Parker. This issue establishes them as government agents (spies) for the United States, investigating the Red Skull in Algeria. Includes pin-ups and featurettes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair (CGC 1.0)
Condition Details
Extremely heavy damage including a large section of the front cover torn away and missing (right side and mid-section). Significant tanning and foxing throughout. Severe corner blunting, edge wear, and spine stress. Interior page edges appear brittle.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $10 (incomplete); Graded: Not recommended due to missing cover fragments.
Recent Sales
Comparable low-grade 'beater' copies or incomplete copies of ASM Annual #5 typically sell for less than $10. Near Mint copies can exceed $400.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The missing cover elements and severe tanning make the cost of grading higher than the market value of the book.
Notable Features
First appearance of Richard and Mary Parker (Peter's parents) in flashbacks. Features iconic John Romita cover art. Silver Age Giant Size issue (64 pages).
Authentication Notes
The paper stock and halftone printing patterns are consistent with late 1960s Marvel production, but the item is in Poor to Fair collector condition.