Amazing Fantasy ##15
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Collectible Series Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby (Pencils), Steve Ditko (Inks)
Publication Date
2006 (Estimated)
Cover Variant
Newspaper Promo Reprint (Not For Resale variant)
Printing
Modern Reprint
Comic Description
A modern reprint of the historic first appearance of Spider-Man (Peter Parker). Includes the origin story of how Peter obtained his powers from a radioactive spider and the tragic death of Uncle Ben which taught him that 'with great power there must also come great responsibility'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0 Range)
Condition Details
Visible minor blunting on the bottom right corner; some slight waviness likely from being stored in the original thin plastic baggy; spine appears relatively tight but difficult to assess through plastic for color-breaking ticks.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $70
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for the complete set of these promotional reprints range from $20-40, while individual issues generally sell for under $10.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx $30-50 per book) exceeds the market value of the comic. It is a promotional reprint and not the 1962 original.
Notable Features
Includes 'Not For Resale' text on cover; 'Spider-Man Collectible Series Volume 1' banner at top; no original 12-cent price marking; modern paper stock.
Authentication Notes
This is a legitimate Marvel-authorized promotional reprint often distributed through newspapers or mail-away offers in the mid-2000s. It should not be mistaken for the original 1962 edition, which lacks the top banner and the 'Not For Resale' marking.