MARVEL MILESTONE EDITION: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ##1
Marvel Comics • Marvel Milestone Edition
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko (original); Silver Border Design
Publication Date
March 1993 (Reprint of March 1963 original)
Cover Variant
Marvel Milestone Silver Border Edition
Printing
First Printing (of this edition)
Comic Description
A high-quality 1990s reprint of Amazing Spider-Man #1. It features the first meeting of Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four and the first appearance of the Chameleon. It also retells the origin of Peter Parker.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and vertical creasing along the spine. Visible light corner blunting on the top left. Some surface scuffing visible on the silver border area. The paper appears slightly wavy, possibly from humidity or storage.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.8): $100 - $150.
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $10 to $25 on eBay. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $125 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading in this condition. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of a 7.0 copy. It is only worth grading if it is a near-perfect 9.8 candidate.
Notable Features
Distinguishable by the thick silver outer border and the 'Marvel Milestone Edition' header. Includes original advertisements and letter columns from the 1963 original.
Authentication Notes
This is a legitimate 1993 reprint, not a 1963 original. The silver border and 1990s paper stock are clearly visible, which prevents it from being confused with a high-value vintage copy.