best old Amazing Spider-Man issues?

[benmitchell1024]

I am just starting out in the hobby and was wondering what some of the early issues of Amazing Spider-Man are the best to get for either holding their value or maybe even increasing in value? I recently bought #'s 50, 121 and 122. Are there any others that you can recommend?

[TimmyG316]

I am just starting out in the hobby and was wondering what some of the early issues of Amazing Spider-Man are the best to get for either holding their value or maybe even increasing in value? I recently bought #'s 50, 121 and 122. Are there any others that you can recommend?

look more for books with significant stories, so like first hobgoblin, first kigpin, first what ever, or like death of gwen stacy. Also, older books ususally do command a higher price, but mainly becuase they are 'first' stories. check out comicpriceguide.com for current prices and register for price tracking.

just to add, dont expect to get rich on comic price changes. the stock market is much better for making mucho denaro

[The Confessor]

look more for books with significant stories ... like death of gwen stacy.


That'll be ASM #121 and #122, then...which he's said he's already got.




just to add, dont expect to get rich on comic price changes. the stock market is much better for making mucho denaro


Quoted for truth.

[Schmed]

39 and 40 are nice adds to any collection.

[SpideyCzar]

I'd focus on 1st appearances, and key issues. Especially if you are looking for the issues to increase in value. Silver Age Spidey issues always seem to increase in value, but I will warn you the nicer copies (graded as Fine, Very Fine or NM) get very expensive. I have a complete run of Amazing from #19-655 but most of my early issues are in the Very Good to Fine range.

#1-(Of course) 2nd appearance of Spider-Man, 1st appearances of J.J.J. & The Chameleon
#2-1st Vulture
#3-1st Dr. Octopus
#4-1st Sandman
#6-1st Lizard
#9-1st Electro
#13-1st Mysterio
#14-1st Green Goblin
#15-1st Kraven
#20-1st Scorpion
#25-1st MJ Cameo(Face no shown)
#28-1st Molten Man(Very rare to find in a decent shape due to the black cover)
#31-1st harry Osborn & Gwen Stacy
#33-Classic Ditko cover part 3 of the master Planner Arc
#37-1st Norman Osborn
#38-Last issue drawn by Steve Ditko
#39-40-Norman Osborn revealed as Green Goblin & 1st John Romita Sr. Art on the title
#41-1st Rhino
#42-1st full apearance of MJ
#46-1st Shocker
#50-1st Kingpin(Classic Cover)

Other keys issues are
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1-1st Sinister Six
#59-1st MJ on Cover
#61-1st Gwen Stacy on cover
#90-Death of Captain Stacy
#96-98-Non Code Approved Drug Issues
#100-Anniversary Issue
#101-1st Moribus
#121-122 Death of Gwen Stacy & Green Goblin
#129-1st Punisher
#136-1st Green Goblin II
#194-1st Black Cat
#238-1st Hobgoblin
#252-1st Black Costume
#298-1st Todd Mcfarlane Art
#300-1st Venom

In my view those are the most vaulable comics or most noteworthy of Amazing Spider-Man Volume One

[wyokid]

I'd focus on 1st appearances, and key issues. Especially if you are looking for the issues to increase in value. Silver Age Spidey issues always seem to increase in value, but I will warn you the nicer copies (graded as Fine, Very Fine or NM) get very expensive. I have a complete run of Amazing from #19-655 but most of my early issues are in the Very Good to Fine range.

#1-(Of course) 2nd appearance of Spider-Man, 1st appearances of J.J.J. & The Chameleon
#2-1st Vulture
#3-1st Dr. Octopus
#4-1st Sandman
#6-1st Lizard
#9-1st Electro
#13-1st Mysterio
#14-1st Green Goblin
#15-1st Kraven
#20-1st Scorpion
#25-1st MJ Cameo(Face no shown)
#28-1st Molten Man(Very rare to find in a decent shape due to the black cover)
#31-1st harry Osborn & Gwen Stacy
#33-Classic Ditko cover part 3 of the master Planner Arc
#37-1st Norman Osborn
#38-Last issue drawn by Steve Ditko
#39-40-Norman Osborn revealed as Green Goblin & 1st John Romita Sr. Art on the title
#41-1st Rhino
#42-1st full apearance of MJ
#46-1st Shocker
#50-1st Kingpin(Classic Cover)

Other keys issues are
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1-1st Sinister Six
#59-1st MJ on Cover
#61-1st Gwen Stacy on cover
#90-Death of Captain Stacy
#96-98-Non Code Approved Drug Issues
#100-Anniversary Issue
#101-1st Moribus
#121-122 Death of Gwen Stacy & Green Goblin
#129-1st Punisher
#136-1st Green Goblin II
#194-1st Black Cat
#238-1st Hobgoblin
#252-1st Black Costume
#298-1st Todd Mcfarlane Art
#300-1st Venom

In my view those are the most vaulable comics or most noteworthy of Amazing Spider-Man Volume One

And here I was about to post my little list I made only to find it and more already here!

Also looking back on the old issues anyone else feel like the mob bosses (Kingpin, Hammerhead, etc.) appeared far too often?

[SpideyCzar]

And here I was about to post my little list I made only to find it and more already here!

Also looking back on the old issues anyone else feel like the mob bosses (Kingpin, Hammerhead, etc.) appeared far too often?

I agree it seems from #50-80(ish or so) That Kingpin was heavily featured way too much. Then once Hammerhead 1st appeared in the early #100's he was featured quite often also.

[wyokid]

I agree it seems from #50-80(ish or so) That Kingpin was heavily featured way too much. Then once Hammerhead 1st appeared in the early #100's he was featured quite often also.

I read them in the Essintials or whatever and I just remember wanting to throw the thing because I wanted less mob bosses and more supervillans! I hadn't realized how important Kingpin was to Spider-Man seems so focused on Daredevil these days

[daveageallen]

buy the essential spider-man hardcovers or trades? the first 2 and so good

[Lee H]

Comics aren't investments. Buy the ones you want to read.

[Scott Taylor]

Anything from the Lee-Ditko era probably will always be in demand or at least hold its value. Other than that - kind of a crap shoot.

But this is not really good advice. Just speculation. I'm not really a collector, I just like to read comics.