The Amazing Spider-Man ##50
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
John Romita Sr.
Cover Artist
John Romita Sr.
Publication Date
July 1967
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Iconic 'Spider-Man No More!' storyline where Peter Parker decides to give up his superhero identity. First appearance of Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin. Includes the famous splash page of Peter walking away from his costume in a trash can.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking creases. Significant corner blunting, particularly on the bottom right and top right corners with a small piece missing from the bottom right edge. General surface wear, minor staining/soiling on the white title areas, and edge wear along the right side of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $400 - $600; CGC 3.0 Graded: $700 - $900
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (9.0+) sell for $10,000+. Recent mid-to-low grade sales for CGC 3.0 range between $650 and $850 depending on eye appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, worth grading. Even in lower conditions, this is a major 'Mega-Key' issue. Professional grading provides authentication. A dry clean and press could potentially bump this to a 3.5 or 4.0 if spine integrity allows.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Kingpin (Wilson Fisk). Iconic cover art by John Romita Sr. Silver Age 12-cent cover price issue.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1967 original based on the characteristic 12-cent price box, 'IND.' distributor mark, and naturally aged paper stock. Printing registration and colors match known authentic copies.