American Update: Mighty Marvel Firsts/Spider-Mania: Amazing Spider-Man #14 – first appearance of the Green Goblin
*Marvel: A conflation of our current two Marvel events! After #1, possibly the single most sought-after issue of Spider-Man is #14, which featured the debut of his definitive nemesis (sorry, Doc Ock) the Green Goblin. Steve Ditko’s illustrations turning the seemingly whimsical into the positively eerie, the Goblin caught the imagination of the public from day one, and has featured in most of the major story arcs of Peter Parker’s alter ego. This copy of Spider-Man #14 is graded FN, but appears better than the stated grade; many dealers would have graded it higher, but as you all know by now, we’re really picky. This superior cents copy, no UK price or stamp, has extensive cover gloss, deep, unbroken cover colour, and only light wear at upper and lower left corners. There’s one light diagonal cover crease, approximately 3.75″, at the lower right cover, bisecting the Hulk’s fist; staples firm at cover and centrefold. Great copy with considerable eye appeal. FN at £775. SORRY, THIS HAS NOW SOLD