*Marvel: Ditko Spider-Mans are always a welcome addition to our lists, and this one seems to be less common than most. Returning from a period of insecurity and self-doubt, Spidey roars back into action despite the Daily Bugle’s carefully-orchestrated smear campaign, aided by his best ‘frenemy’ the Human Torch, as they take on the combined menace of the Sandman and the Enforcers. A Lee/Ditko classic, with all the tropes you look for – JJJ’s insane ranting! Aunt May’s dicky ticker! Betty and Veronica – sorry, Betty and Liz’s – dating shenanigans! And, as a bonus, the first fleeting appearance of MacDonald ‘Mac’ Gargan, the man who would become the Scorpion. A decent enough cents copy, a bit worn but with no cover markings. A colour-breaking vertical crease left of centre from logo down across title box, but no colour breaks as far as Spidey’s figure. Minor chipping to top and right edge, corner blunting with tiny tear at top of spine. Staples are tight and firm, pages are off white to cream with small stain to top of margin on just a few pages. A little tired but not bad. 
PICTURED: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #19 GD/VG £110