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/Direct Edition (12c)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First part of the legendary 'If This Be My Destiny!' story arc. Features the first appearances of Gwen Stacy and Harry Osborn. Peter Parker begins attending Empire State University.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy spine stress and color-breaking creases, significant corner wear, edge chipping on the left margin, and overall surface wear with some light staining/foxing in the white spider logo area. A vertical sub-crease or heavy rolling is visible on the left side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $350 - $550; CGC 4.0: $600 - $800; High Grade (9.2+): $4,000+
Recent Sales
Recent sales for grade 4.0 range from $650 to $775. Mid-grade copies (6.0) have recently reached $1,200+ due to the historical significance of the issue.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, worth grading. This is a major Silver Age key. Professional cleaning and pressing could potentially raise the grade to a 4.5 or 5.0, significantly increasing liquid market value.
Notable Features
Major Silver Age Key issue. First appearances of Gwen Stacy and Harry Osborn; first appearance of Miles Warren (later The Jackal); iconic Steve Ditko cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1965 printing. Features the original 'Marvel Pop Art Productions' logo and 12-cent price point. Paper aging and ink absorption are consistent with Silver Age newsprint.