*Marvel: Dire threats against the heroes’ loved ones had, of course, been a stock-in-trade of popular entertainment since time immemorial, but in 1973’s Amazing Spider-Man #121, when Peter Parker’s love Gwen Stacy was imperilled by the Green Goblin, readers were genuinely shocked and saddened when Spidey’s daring rescue simply didn’t work – and Gwen was no more. Heroes had often been inspired by the death of a loved one, of course, but they were usually off-panel and frequently before the series actually began. This was the first time that someone the readers had ‘known’ for years was killed, and it changed the tone of the series forever. The next issue, however, Spider-Man got his revenge, after a fashion, as the Goblin met his own end. Never distributed in the UK, these two issues, scarce everywhere, are particularly sought-after on these shores. This new copy of Spider-Man #121 is CGC Blue Label (unrestored) 8.5 (VF+) at £375. #122 is CGC Blue Label 4.5 (VG+) at £125 – however, it should be noted that the case of the #122, while unopened, has sustained a slight crack/chip at the top edge, as may be seen in the picture. This has been taken into consideration when fixing the price. Both copies, obviously, are cents copies, as there are no pence-priced editions of these issues. SORRY, #122 NOW SOLD