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/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man faces off against Medusa of the Inhumans. The story involves Medusa being separated from the Inhuman Royale Family and ending up in a conflict with Peter Parker while seeking a job in advertising. It features the classic theme of a misunderstanding leading to a superhero battle.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair (CGC 1.0)
Condition Details
Extremely heavy wear including deep color-breaking vertical and horizontal creases across the center, significant paper loss at the top right corner and bottom right edge, heavy tanning/foxing across the white areas, spine splitting and multiple large spine ticks, edge fraying, and a possible burn mark or heavy dark staining on the left middle edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25 | Graded (estimated 1.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (9.0+) sell for $500-$800; however, low-grade filler copies in the 1.0-2.0 range consistently sell for under $35 on platforms like eBay and Heritage.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading. The cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) and shipping would exceed the market value of the comic in this condition. The book is best kept in a poly bag and board for personal collection or sold as a 'reader' copy.
Notable Features
Features an iconic John Romita Sr. cover; appearance by Medusa of the Inhumans; Silver Age classic pricing (12 cents).
Authentication Notes
The paper aging, halftone dot patterns, and specific wear patterns (tanning) are consistent with original 1968 Marvel newsprint stock. No indicators of reproduction or counterfeit present.