The Amazing Spider-Man ##31
Marvel Comics • The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Steve Ditko
Publication Date
December 1965
Cover Variant
Regular (12-cent Cent Price Variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part one of the legendary 'If This Be My Destiny!' story arc. Features the 1st appearances of Gwen Stacy and Harry Osborn. Peter Parker begins attending Empire State University. Aunt May falls ill, leading to the Master Planner saga.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Multiple spine stress marks that break color, corner blunting on the bottom right/left, visible surface indentation/creasing across the top third horizontal of the cover, and potential light moisture wrinkling near the bottom edge. Colors remain vibrant but the cover shows moderate wear common for the grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $400 - $600 | Graded (4.0): $650 - $800
Recent Sales
CGC 4.0 copies have recently sold in the range of $680-$750. Raw copies with comparable wear typically sell for roughly $500 depending on back cover condition.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if you intend to sell. A professional Clean and Press could potentially bump this to a 4.5 or 5.0 by smoothing the horizontal surface creases. This is a high-demand Silver Age key.
Notable Features
First appearance of Gwen Stacy (Peter Parker's first major love interest). First appearance of Harry Osborn (Peter's best friend and future Green Goblin). Silver Age key issue. Iconic Ditko cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic mid-60s Marvel stock. Correct 'IND' distribution marking and Comic Code Authority seal placement. Ink saturation and paper oxidation are consistent with a 1965 publication.