Original amazing fantasy cover art by steve ditko although the interior artwork was by steve ditko. Marvel comics art director and legendary amazing spiderman artist. Amazing fantasy 15 is the last issue of amazing adult fantasy, that was dropped from the name with just that issue. Staples are nice and centered with the pages being an eggshell color. Comic books, graphic novels, collectible card games, board.
The comic in which the amazing spiderman made his debut in 1962. With fine crafting and carefully painted details, spidey fairly leaps off the page in this marvelous coldcast sculpture. A click on the cover leads to the large cover view, a click on the issue number to the issue data. The comic started life as amazing adventures in june 1961, which then changed to amazing adult fantasy by issue 7 in december of that year. Whats the best reprint or version of amazing fantasy 15 to. This is the very first appearance of the amazing spiderman, as he appeared in the final issue of a weird little anthology previously titled amazing adult fantasy cover dated august 1962, the issue was plotted by stan lee and steve ditko, scripted.
You never know what era, what title, or what issue numbers. Comic books, graphic novels, collectible card games, board games, manga, roleplaying games. Why its important originfirst appearance of spiderman, now in several movies. The cover is still nice and glossy and the book lays flat. The series is a continuation of the amazing adult fantasy series. Amazing fantasy 15 a, jan 2006 comic book by marvel.
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Amazing fantasy has been trading in the city of hull since may 2002. The high value tends to draw sellers into the market to cash in. The title is famous amongst fans for having introduced none other than spiderman in issue 15. I love this fantastic firsts series, and really think you nailed a wonderful article about one of the most legendary origins in comics. King deadpool enters single combat to save his entire kingdom. Jan 25, 2015 so, i had every issue of amazing spiderman. This box will contain anywhere from 75 to 100 random comic books. Find amazing fantasy 15 and amazing fantasy 15 cgc from a vast selection of comics. For years, my biggest comic collecting regret has been that i didnt know or understand how amazing precode horror and crime books were when i was younger. With great power there must also come great responsibility. Your new 3d sculpture is made from hand cast polystone and is hand painted. In fact, violent images make me turn green and i dont handle graphic horror movies well. Peter parker is about to learn a powerful lesson, one that has never been taught better than by stan lee and steve ditko.
Amazing fantasy was a comic book anthology published by marvel. Peter parker gets bitten by a radioactive spider and becomes spiderman. Please do not spoil content of next issues report spoiler. This is the very first appearance of the amazing spiderman, as he appeared in the final issue of a weird little anthology previously titled amazing adult fantasy. When shopping for used amazing fantasy spiderman comic books, its important to understand the comic book. Lets look amazing fantasy 15s current value, prices realized and issues for sale and how you may score a copy at a discount. Amazing fantasy may 2008 library of congress information. Index status cover scan status 20 covers for 20 issues available. Whats the best reprint or version of amazing fantasy 15. Amazing fantasy 15 2002 reprint version spiderman s 1st appearance, marvel comics. Spidey leaps off the page in this cold cast sculpture, with carefully painted details from the actual comic book artwork. The amazing spiderman volume 1 by stan lee and steve ditko. If youre looking for an amazing fantasy 15 copy on ebay, you can use this guide to understand certifications, authentication, and grading systems.
Amazing adult fantasy and its retitled final issue, amazing fantasy, is an american comic book anthology series published by marvel comics from 1961 through 1962, with the latter title revived with superhero features in 1995 and in the 2000s. I was wondering what is the best amazing fantasy 15 reprint to own on amazing fantasy 15. I also wanted to thank cloudofwhit without his original list, there is absolutely no way i could have tackled this project with 670 pages. Amazing fantasy books and comics frankfort home facebook. Hulls best selection of comics, graphic novels and manga. All images on comic collector live of their respective publishers. Rated teen plus every box will be completely different. I have come to realize i will most likely not be owning an original amazing fantasy 15 in the near future with everything that has happened, but i w. Every now and then something comes through the doors here at the heritage comics and comic art division that makes even the most jaded comics expert sit up and take notice. Its unlikely the ditko would donate anything, and lee wouldve sold it. Original comic book art didnt always get the respect it now holds from creators and fans alike.
For added heft, the sculpture comes in the form of a stack of comic books, and you can see the spines on. Why didnt peter stop the hoodlum who escaped past him just moments after the teenwonder stunned television audiences, performing as the wallcrawling, webslinging spiderman. Signed by stan lee marvel amazing fantasy spiderman. This in terms of affordability and potential future value. Your one stop shop for all things comics and pop culture related in the lincolnway area. First line of dialogue or text you will notice that the format of amazing has been changed. Spiderman, along with superman and batman, is beyond a shadow of a doubt one of the top 3 comic characters known the world over. Amazing fantasy books and comics frankfort, frankfort, illinois.
Marvel comics art director and iconic amazing spiderman artist. Peter parker was a hardluck yet goodhumored teenager who worked as a freelance photographer. Writer greg rucka and artist nicola scott talk about returning to diana for a. All ditkos original pages to the amazing fantasy 15 spidey origin were donated anonymously a few years ago to the library of congress. Most of the art present was still in full issue form, but just which issues were spotty. Marvel comics w stan lee a steve ditko ca jack kirby. Fiona avery amazing spiderman and mark brooks marvel age spiderman launch a surprising series of teen friendly adventures set in the current marvel universe.
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