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Amazing Spider-Man 8 |
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Amazing Spider-Man 8 Universal |
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CGC |
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3951830003
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Owner Comments
1st appearance of the Living Brain. Fantastic Four appearance in backup story. I bought this as a raw from Local Comic Shop Keith's Comics. I was all in raw and slabbing for $285! Win! It spent some quality time at CGC, probably due to the great price increase of 2022, yet I'm glad to soon have it delivered to add the pic. This was a win all around, as I had hopes for it, but thought it more like 2.5/2.0. Ha-ha. I'm stoked for 4.0, as this is "early Spider-man" at its finest. To think we have come so far with technology, that these innovative story books of old speak to the inspiration for today. I read this story as a kid in Spider-man Classics, a series that in the late 80's I had a comic subscription too. Nice to have this memento as a reminder of simpler times, when there was no type of real time tracking for mail. A modern marvel was the USPS back then, as online tracking proves today! Indeed, the inner workings of some business are now more apparent and public, and now it shows as a throwback to remind me of how long I've lived and what I've experienced personally!
Complete with a back cover picture of the reprints from the Dallas Morning News newspaper from the early 90's, where I can still now read the story!
Grader Notes:
heavy spine stress lines to cover;
moderate bends to cover;
moderate creasing to cover;
moderate staining to cover;
moderate tears to cover.
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Amazing Spider-Man 11 |
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Amazing Spider-Man 11 Universal |
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CGC |
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2052330001
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Owner Comments
2nd appearance of Doctor Octopus. 1st appearance and "death" of Bennett Brant. Got this on sale for $350 shipped on the Dave and Adams website, only cream to off-white pages, but I'll take it. I have a raw reprint of this issue to read, it is "to be continued" in the next issue, ASM #12. Spidey tries to get his man, but also keep his secret identity to himself, even when it will hurt his love life. Such is the life of some heroes, but they are heroes none the less! Daily this hero is living 2 lives, they both come with responsibility, and which will win out to be dominant? Keep your eyes on the spider and Peter Parker duo, it may be both an internal and external struggle. All ties that bind this series together! Speaking of the spectacular way it was done, called the "Marvel Formula!" That had its time as successful, it may need tweaking as modern times change, but it was in the characteristics that are tried and true. It is when you try to keep those features but bend them in a new angle and publish something not quite up to snuff that is a shortcoming. Those are forgivable if you can then take the lumps and have the lessons learned! Trial and error are always allowed up to a point, try and try again!
Complete with a back cover picture of the reprints from the Dallas Morning News newspaper that I have to read the story. All people should read some Stan Lee to compare to the modern style, if not, just to show the comparison to "modern times."
Grader Notes:
cover detached bottom staple;
light creasing to cover;
piece out bottom of front cover;
spine stress lines breaks color.
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Amazing Spider-Man 13 |
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Amazing Spider-Man 13 Universal |
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CGC |
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3818031005
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Owner Comments
Steve Ditko! I finally snagged me one, the 1st appearance of Mysterio. Stan Lee Story, even reading classic reprints as a kid the intrigue was phenomenal. Yes, before his time Ditko knocked it out with the trickster of Mysterio. Somehow, someway, this is other worldly. Doing the impossible, before it was thought possible, and all for the sake of taking down an Amazing Spider-man. The threat is real, and Spider-man cannot believe his eyes. Even in the movies and cartoons the Mysterio is formidable, got to be my 2nd favorite villain, if just for originality. Given the scope of what was only possible back then, way to GO! DITKO! He made it his own and with great success, to Stan's credit too! It takes a duo to give feedback and house ideas that eventually became the Marvel we know. Not all one man's accomplishment but by the coming together that the books wrote about! Success!
Complete with back cover picture of the prescreen pass of, "Spider-man: Far from Home!" I finally tracked it down in my emails, to see the movie before it hit theaters. My early days of prescreens, it was also a dine in theater, I took my mom for my early birthday! Bought her a milk shake! Yahoo! An awesome time and flick!
Grader Notes:
moderate bends to cover;
moderate creasing to cover;
moderate spine stress lines to cover;
moderate staining to cover;
moderate wear all corners of cover;
moderate wear all edges of cover.
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Amazing Spider-Man 16 |
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Amazing Spider-Man 16 Universal |
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CGC |
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0310961002
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Owner Comments
1st Daredevil crossover. 2nd appearance of the Ringmaster and His Circus of Crime. Notes: Staples added after manufacturing! A constant reminder that NOOB mistakes can happen anytime! I should have hung out for a better copy, but I didn't see this listing very well as it had a blurry pic. The grade was visible, and I thought at first that's all that matters.... lesson learned! Can't we all be this nimble, this quick, when picking books or slabs for our collections? I think not! Only the Daredevil and Spider-man can jump over an acrobat candle stick. We need that ringmaster to call foul and put these heroes together instead of against each other. What in the world of Barnum and Bailey? Cut, Cut! Daredevil and his yellow costume have made it to Netflix in the She-Hulk show, and it was novelty but went over well with the audience. Many a time nuances are short lived, but it can be considered the original and somehow then iconic. Oh, ya! Definitely always learning.
Complete with a back cover picture of, "Cammy!" Daredevil showing the same Street Fighter Video Game moves! As far back as the silver age and makes for what the swiftness would look like, if he were not wearing the mask. A Sideshow piece, with flowing hair and "karate kid" sweep of the leg!
Grader Notes;
wear spine breaks color.
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Amazing Spider-Man 18 |
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Amazing Spider-Man 18 Universal |
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CGC |
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2033666011
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Owner Comments
1st Ned Leeds. Daredevil and Avengers cameo. Fantastic Four and Sandman Appearance. Picked it up from Dave and Adams, for a little over $200. The Ned Leeds lead was cool to finally add, needed at least mid-grade for the hive of villainous scum. LOL, we have the current Ned Leads in the Spider-man movies promising up and down that he won't become a villain, though in the past, we were not so lucky. Great Jehoshaphat we've got Biblical Proportions to go to, but it may all be a ploy to satisfy viewers. As the last Spider-man, where the past ones showed up, went over really well. Better call who you know and pray that the resolve is quick, these still haven't been available as much in grade with price. Early Spider-man for the art and story is fun, even if this particular copy has a white border at the top, I assume it is a bit miscut.
Complete with a back cover picture of a Dallas Morning News newspaper reprint that excerpts the story of an early if not first appearance of the Sandman, and I don't mean Adam Sandler! These newspaper issues were a simpler time, and in the 90's, comics were that popular!
Grader Notes:
moderate creasing to cover;
moderate spine stress lines breaks color;
moderate staining to cover;
moderate wear all corners breaks color.
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Amazing Spider-Man 25 |
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Amazing Spider-Man 25 Universal |
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CGC |
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2123381005
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Owner Comments
1st Cameo Appearance of Mary Jane Watson the red-head-bad-girl, face not shown. 1st appearance of Professor Spencer Smythe. The Spider-Slayer! "Its" 1st appearance as well! Where is Peter Parker? And who pray-tell is this "SPIDER-MAN!?!" Where and how does he EXIST?? Jameson is not done with Parker the Spider-man by a long shot. And any future Spider-slayers will tell you, Spidey doesn't go down as easy as a rolled-up newspaper. Poor Jameson just cannot see the big picture in letting a "Spider-man" be a hero. Jameson believes that to be unthinkable and wants Parker to get the "evidence" to incriminate. Bought from Duncanville Bookstore at the time of a Roy Thomas signing, because this LCS is quite a drive for me, and I had to double down on making it "worth it!" At the time it was about 2019 and it was kind of priced high at $175, but I thought "that is early silver age, a no brainer." I'm glad to have the earliest pictorial of MS Jane, face not shown. Even though it isn't the 1st time she is ever mentioned, as that was in ASM #15 when Aunt May wanted to set Peter Parker up on a blind date!
Complete with a back cover picture of "Moxxi!" Showing inspiration from the video game, "The Borderlands", entanglement ensues with J. Jonah Jameson and Mary Jane Watson all sounding the sirens of spunk, punk, and otherwise "Go Get Them Attitude!" Moxi Lady! Bought from GameStop!
Grader Notes:
light creasing to cover;
moderate spine stress lines to cover;
very light staining to cover.
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Amazing Spider-Man 29 |
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Amazing Spider-Man 29 Modern |
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CGC |
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2033666009
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Owner Comments
2nd Appearance of the Scorpion, a real stinger that has caused the Amazing Spider-man some heartache. The relationship is seemingly a stingers poison! A very fun cover and example of just what lengths the Scorpion will go to, to get that Spider-man pie in the oven. Parker will traverse his power as a Spider and learn what it takes to be the "Man He Needs To Be!" No longer pulling punches, that tail with a stinger tries to sweep the leg. Spider-man with his sense of wits will hold on to the end. It has the pull to gather more in a web, but don't spiders have stingers as well? Rest assured the Spider-Man will sling something other than timid behavior to stand up for what is right! He's learned that not all villains are to be reasoned with, it'll all be on the line in the end. Glad to buy this one already graded and not have to open myself to grade an older book so carefully, as some Silver Age is just too nice, and I can buy a reprint to read.
Complete with a back cover picture of the prescreen pass before released to theaters of, "Kung Fu Panda 4!" There is a Scorpion villain in the Nickelodeon series, and all the more reason for Spiders or Pandas to know Kung Fu! Jack Black voices this fun-loving sugar bear to the delight of audiences, as he is a bit fun-loving himself. All the more reason to know what to do when terror strikes innocence!
Grader Notes:
light spine stress lines breaks color;
light, multiple crease left top of back cover;
moderate wear all corners.
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Amazing Spider-Man 31 |
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Amazing Spider-Man 31 Universal |
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CGC |
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4392591006
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Owner Comments
1st appearance of Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn and Professor Miles Warren. Smooth Spider Action in Cover Attraction for the Ages! It has the divisiveness of a decisive story that makes you wonder where in the plot it is going in the future. A turn of events has Peter Parker wondering if new acquaintances are the makings of love or the tie that binds. Gwen is in the know for most things and teaches Parker what for, if she only knew the responsibility carried in the mind of Spidey and or his alter ego. Attraction can come when there is usefulness for all parties, and that spark ignites the interaction of closeness guaranteed to bring the security and knowledge of intimacy! Those are big shoes to fill, and circumstances seem in their proper order to make all those involved start thinking, "A Perfect Match!" This will be bigger on screen, but those big moments rival any villain around, as LOVE can truly rule and win over evil!
Complete with a back cover picture of the Atomic Blonde DVD portraying the giant size level of chemistry that the blondes such as Stacy bring to the table! When it is rumored as more fun, it can shake the cliche's to keep true with preppy style, and yet dangerously a heartbreaker all the same!
Grader Notes:
light staple rust;
moderate creasing to cover;
moderate spine stress lines to cover.
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Amazing Spider-Man 38 |
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Amazing Spider-Man 38 Universal |
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CGC |
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2038429010
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Owner Comments
2nd cameo appearance of Mary Jane, while being the last Steve Ditko issue! These teasers keep getting closer to the big reveal of the crazy cool MJ, and we have to say goodbye to a friend, the Ditko man lives on! Ditko gets the Love, so does Stan the writer. Big for their time, it came in great timing for Marvel. Thus, completes part of the Journey, mostly, between Stan and Ditko. Spidey taking to swinging and finding it new in each issue, which doesn't come easy sometimes. The Life of a Teenager in Highschool and the Hijinks that can be thought of for the time, with the twists and turns we've come to respect. Hijinks will cause the lessons to be learned. Many a villain has tried Spider-Man and his patience as a hero, but the finale of balance that he's had to juggle provides the stability he hasn't rationalized. It all comes down to one day at a time!
Complete with a back cover picture of the prescreen pass before released to theaters of, "Longshot!" Where we follow a similar Peter Parker type. Instead of newspaper photographer, we follow a reporter writer that takes a "longshot" at love with a hot to trot female who is similar to Mary Jane! Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron in fact. Showing adult themes that comics weren't ready for, but anyone can have puppy love! Same as what Parker hears of rumors about Mary Jane, these undertones get cleared away until the chemistry is revealed. Charlize is easy to look at, as we'll soon see of Mary Jane in comics!
Grader Notes:
light tanning interior cover;
scuff left top of spine breaks color;
very light wear left bottom of spine;
very small crease right bottom of front cover breaks color.
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Amazing Spider-Man 43 |
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Amazing Spider-Man 43 Universal |
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CGC |
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2088979008
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Owner Comments
1st full appearance of Mary Jane Watson, with the Origin of Rhino! A Dave & Adams find, glad to have this as Mary Jane was the only Peter Parker Girl that was quoted to be sexy enough to keep around. Gwen Stacy was too goody two shoes according to creators. Stan Lee you dog! Lol Dubbed by Jerry Seinfeld, "Rhino-plasty, really? The person is already aware there is a problem. Rhino?" Yes, the Rhino charges, bucks, and bronc's and keeps Spidey on his toes, until one blow. Winded, it is now the Spider's turn, bobbing and weaving, they take turns. I hope Mary Jane will console; we've got to give some space for the story to grow. A Campbell print to top it off of everyone's loyal girl, Mary Jane Watson, and if ever to be, the official Mrs. Parker! She won the old softy but sometimes stubborn Spidey over, when gets his personality out of his own sarcastic brain!
Complete with a back cover picture! Mary Jane in the modern age for sure, but her and Parker first met in the silver age. Bought at Fan Expo Dallas in 2018, I believe, with a 3 pack of prints for $60 from J Scott Campbell's booth. It was nice to visit his table and talk shop. J. Scott Campbell signed print.
Grader Notes:
moderate creasing to cover;
moderate foxing to cover;
moderate spine stress lines to cover.
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Amazing Spider-Man 46 |
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Amazing Spider-Man 46 Universal |
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CGC |
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3924636001
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Owner Comments
Origin and 1st appearance of the Shocker. (Herman Schultz). Peter Parker moves into an apartment with Harry Osborn. The road of best intentions? Poor Harry will be deemed nutzo by the time everything is figured out, and good old Spider-man will have a time keeping his secret identity, you know, a secret! Shocker or shocking! The villains were out in the night knowing what we know now or had ideas of suspicions about Parker, but then and there, it was perfectly normal to keep up the secrecy to all! According to Peter Parker who is trying to sort it all out, through emotional turmoil, questions arise. Like, who do you trust? Peter Parker is finding out what it means to be the person underneath the mask, he's not the only one. Many a time these costumed "heroes" will be deemed villains, and some actually are? If James Jonah Jameson has anything to say about it, these are all the stories that matter! Time will come for these, can't help but buy Silver Age!
Complete with a back cover picture of information about where you get a battery recharge, with the prescreen pass before released publicly to theaters of, "The Current War!" Featuring Tesla as an innovator and Edison as a go getter! A "Shocker" of a story between claims to fame and keeping inventions hush hush lest they be copied or beaten to the punch!
Grader Notes:
staple detached top of back cover;
light creasing to cover;
light spine splits to cover;
moderate cover tanning;
moderate staining to cover;
multiple brittleness chipping cover.
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Amazing Spider-Man 50 |
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Amazing Spider-Man 50 Signature |
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CGC |
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1431149001
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Owner Comments
1st appearance of the Kingpin! (Wilson Fisk) Signature series, by Stan Lee on 10/6/16 and John Romita Senior on 10/26/16. I bought this off the Dave and Adams Website for cheap. Glad to have an Amazing Spider-man Story with an authenticated signature signed and written by Stan the man, and signed by John Romita too. Their original story and art are my mainstay! Getting better day by day, these Romita and Lee are frequently spooling out the yarn. Responsibility? No More? Had all you can stands, you don't say? Peter Parker realizes you can't run from it all! Turn one avenue off, you'll become more focused, but it doesn't all just go away. You've got to take your lumps and make the best of it. Realizations such as these and the morals they entail can prove to Peter's credit, the balance with the Spider-Man will always be instrumental in a big picture kind of way.
Complete with a back cover picture of the prescreen pass before released to theaters of, "The Outfit!" This movie and comic are similar circumstances where an "outfit" started it all. Spider-Man throws his costume in the trash only to have it retrieved and rumors spread, while in the film it means the mob! It is safe to say that this is the issue of the first appearance of Kingpin the mobster!
Grader Notes:
heavy creasing to cover;
heavy spine stress lines to cover;
small staple rusted bottom of centerfold.
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Amazing Spider-Man 59 |
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Amazing Spider-Man 59 Universal |
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CGC |
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2095239003
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Owner Comments
1st Mary Jane on the Cover, I was lucky to Spidey sense this out at Fan Expo Dallas in 2019 from Duncanville Bookstore, a vendor, LCS. Their grading said it was a 7.5 and they hit the grade on the button! Good news a Local Comic Shop that I can depend on the grade from, and Mary Jane, you crazy girl! She knows how to dance, party and get in her kicks. Never really kicking Peter to the curb, she hangs on, the nerve. Keeping vested interest, maybe she'll teach Parker to let loose. All the while, the Amazing Spider-man is swinging every night to keep it safe in town, without losing his own sanity. Getting a girl in the end and building the trust that accumulates will ease the pressure, yet there are many relationships that will come and go within Parkers life or realm. He may learn that he can't save everyone, though to save himself, he must try!
Complete with a back cover picture of the Adam Hughes Sketchbook! Whose pages are featured throughout my registry, both DC AND Marvel. The belted-out tunes called the "BIGGEST HITS!" It's a hard knock life sometimes.
Grader Notes:
light staining to cover;
light wear all corners of cover;
very light foxing to cover;
very light spine stress lines to cover.
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Amazing Spider-Man 61 |
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Amazing Spider-Man 61 Universal |
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CGC |
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3832803024
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Owner Comments
Gwen! Gwen! Gwen! 1st Cover. She's pretty tied up with the surroundings that match the color blonde of Gwen's hair! These are the early issues, and inside the books Mary Jane has already been introduced, keep the train rolling! Gwen and her family may seem innocent and naturally you would think that. Is there any weakness of exploitation under that veneer? A villain worth their salt will see through the day to day to put those worries under wraps and keep Spidey going for broke. Got to Save them All! It's a Spider-man hustle to be on time, precise and make everyone held accountable within reason. I think this is the back cover picture that Stan Lee envisioned for the Stacy character, a genuine bad girl who is good at getting the job done. Gwen got the job done, she was a bit of an innocent strength that bred compassion and thoughtfulness. How awesome it would have been if the name of the movie was Atomic Blonde Stacy!
Complete as a back cover picture of the women we think about when someone like Gwen enters the room! That is all the mystery that we need with the women of our lives! A little edge to curb the stress, and yet it teaches us to stand up and have some responsibility! Comics, they are the illustrated adventures of lessons, showing examples while swinging from a web.
Grader Notes:
moderate spine stress lines to cover;
pebbling front cover;
tear with crease top of back cover.
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Amazing Spider-Man 71 |
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Amazing Spider-Man 71 Universal |
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CGC |
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2132154003
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Owner Comments
Quicksilver Appearance, a Half Price Books find, and the grade reflects that, although it was fun reading it! Spider-man faces the Speedster! Yes, some serious tanning in the grader's notes, but who doesn't love that cover. That Quicksilver runs with the best of them, if they could only get him on the good guy's side. The speedster has been in Marvel shows, but the development of the characters back story and transition from the wrong side to personal growth in comics by this issue has only been briefly explained. What a team that would be and useful too, given his heritage being the son of Magneto who has a whole bunch of would-be combatants. This isn't the same kind of psychological bad guy. There could be reasoning. Yes, if you can get one to slow down and talk, but the jabs keep on coming. I hope Spidey doesn't hang it up.
Complete with a back cover picture of the trading card from the 90's and Quicksilver pondering his emotions for comparison. He learned to think for himself as a good guy! "Got to go Fast! Faster, faster, faster" ~ as a Hedgehog once said!
Grader Notes:
heavy cover tanning;
very small crease right bottom of front cover breaks color;
very small, multiple chip out left center of back cover.
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