Amazing Fantasy ##15
Marvel Comics • Marvel Milestone Edition: Amazing Fantasy #15
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby (Pencils), Steve Ditko (Inks)
Publication Date
1992 (Original August 1962)
Cover Variant
Marvel Milestone Facsimile Edition (Silver border)
Printing
First Printing (of the 1992 Milestone Edition)
Comic Description
A high-quality facsimile reprint of the landmark 1962 issue. It features the origin and first appearance of Spider-Man (Peter Parker), as well as the first appearances of Aunt May and Uncle Ben. It also includes the death of Uncle Ben.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The comic appears to be in very clean condition inside its protective sleeve. It shows sharp corners and a flat spine. Slight blunting on the bottom left corner and minor surface scuffing on the silver border are the only visible defects.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (9.8): $90 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent sales for high-grade raw copies range from $25 to $40. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $100.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for grading unless you believe it is a flawless 9.8. The cost of grading ($35-$50) often exceeds the value of the book for mid-to-high grades. A press and clean could ensure a 9.6 or 9.8 result.
Notable Features
Silver border characteristic of the 1990s Milestone Editions. Includes 'Marvel Facsimile Edition' logo in the top left corner. Not to be confused with the original 1962 comic which is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Authentication Notes
Distinctly identifiable as a 1992 reprint by the 'Marvel Milestone Edition' header at the top and the $2.95 cover price located in the upper left corner box.