AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #50 (1963 Series) - 1st app of Kingpin - CGC 4.0 VG OW Pages

$655 · Offered by eBay

Amazing Spider-Man #50 from July 1967, professionally graded by CGC at 4.0 Very Good with Off-White Pages and the Universal blue label. This is the much sought-after UK Price Variant with the original 10d cover price. A major Silver Age Marvel key featuring the first appearance of Wilson Fisk, The Kingpin, one of the most important villains in both Spider-Man and Daredevil history. This is also the famous “Spider-Man No More!” issue, with one of John Romita Sr.'s most recognisable Spider-Man covers. Peter Parker becomes exhausted with the personal cost of being Spider-Man and throws his costume away. While Peter attempts to live a normal life, the Kingpin begins taking control of New York's criminal underworld. An encounter that reminds Peter of Uncle Ben finally forces him to reconsider his decision and return as Spider-Man. Key features: • First appearance of Kingpin, Wilson Fisk • Classic “Spider-Man No More!” story • Spider-Man origin retold • UK 10d Price Variant • Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon cameos • Stan Lee story • John Romita Sr. artwork and cover • Mike Esposito inks • CGC 4.0 Universal Grade • Off-White Pages The comic has very good eye appeal for the assigned grade. The famous red and orange cover remains bright and striking, with Spider-Man dominating the background and Peter Parker walking away in the foreground. This is a genuine landmark Spider-Man issue and an excellent lower-grade entry point into one of the most important Silver Age Marvel keys. Please stu

• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Year: 1963
• Condition: Very Good

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