*Marvel: The Kingpin makes his cover debut on Amazing Spider-Man #51, towering menacingly over a fallen Spidey with his gang gathered round in one of John Romita’s most memorable covers. I remember thinking what a visually striking figure was cut by the Kingpin, a testament to Romita’s design skills. This issue also features the debut of Daily Bugle man Robbie Robertson, who, if memory serves, was the first black recurring character to play an important role in Peter Parker’s life. This is a superior pence printed copy, difficult to find in high grade due to the black background. It is tight and flat with firmly attached staples and nice off-white pages. The cover colour is great, unmarked and retains some gloss. Corners are fairly sharp. There are a couple of small spine ‘ticks’ and very minor wear along the top edge. A very nice prize for your collection.
PICTURED: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #51 FN/VF p £250