The Amazing Spider-Man ##47
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
John Romita Sr.
Cover Artist
John Romita Sr.
Publication Date
April 1967
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spidey battles Kraven the Hunter. While Peter Parker deals with the drama of Gwen Stacy and Flash Thompson leaving for the service, Kraven returns to prove he is the world's greatest hunter by capturing Spider-Man.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Moderate tanning and yellowing across the cover, significant color-breaking vertical crease on the right side of the cover, corner blunting, possible small tear near the right edge middle, and visible spine stress ticks.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $60 - $85 USD; Graded (CGC 3.0): $110 - $140 USD
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw mid-to-low grade copies range from $50 to $100 depending on exact eye appeal. Graded 3.0 copies have recently settled around the $125 mark.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current state. The cost of grading (shipping + fees) would likely exceed the value added for a 3.0 grade. It is best kept as a 'reader' or raw collector copy unless sentimental value is high.
Notable Features
Features Kraven the Hunter; iconic John Romita Sr. cover art; Silver Age 12-cent price variant.
Authentication Notes
The wear patterns, paper oxidation (yellowing), and print registry appear consistent with authentic 1967 Marvel newsprint stock. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting visible from the image provided.