This is the last weekend to bid on a strong run of early Spider-Man appearances in the ComicLink Spring Featured Auction. “Collectors throughout the world have been selling high grade Spider-Man comic books on ComicLink.com for over 20 years, and we have come to the conclusion that the group we are offering within the Spring Featured Auction is the best yet,” ComicLink President Josh Nathanson said. “Since it is unlikely that such an extraordinary opportunity to bulk up one's Spidey collection will come up again anytime soon, we suggest you check it out – especially if you're a high grade collector!”

There are three examples of Amazing Fantasy #15 (first Spider-Man) in this auction. The first is a beautiful CGC 8.0 (CVA Exceptional) which exhibits nicely for the condition assigned and is fresh-to-market. The others have certified CGC 5.0 (also CVA Exceptional) and CGC 4.0 Signature Series (signed by Stan Lee). There are two examples of Amazing Spider-Man #1 – a CGC 7.0 and a CGC 4.5. There’s a striking run between issues #3-50 which is all in CGC 9.2 and/or higher except for #11 and #13 (present in CGC 9.0) and #47 (not present).

Among the highlights here are exceptional Near Mint examples of key issues and other important issues. Within these Spidey offerings are also Near Mint (or better) keys introducing Mary Jane Watson-Parker, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Molten Man, Rhino, Shocker, Kingpin, Prowler, Punisher, as well as key occurrences such as the first Romita issue, the origin of Green Goblin, the first presence of Spider-Man's origin on a comic book cover, drug stories not approved by the Comics Code Authority and so much more.

Remarkably, the offered run includes #52-71 all in CGC 9.8 except for #60 (present in CGC 9.6) and #63, and a run from #85-105 in CGC 9.8 (missing only #90). Some rarities present within this auction include CGC 9.8 examples of #10 (first Enforcers), #17 (vs Green Goblin), #40 (Goblin origin), #46 (first Shocker) CGC 9.8, #55, #58, #93, #129 (first Punisher) CGC 9.8 (single highest graded with Mark Jewelers Insert CGC 9.6), Annual #5 (parents of Peter Parker) CGC 9.8 (one of five), and Annual #7 (vs. Vulture) CGC 9.8 (one of five).

The auction is also offering numerous exceptional original artwork examples with a Spider-Man theme. In particular, you'll find exciting artwork by such beloved artists as John Romita, Gil Kane, Don Heck, and Todd McFarlane, among others.

Examples from the Spider-Man titles include Amazing Spider-Man #3 (first Doctor Octopus) CGC 9.4 and CGC 9.2, #4 (first Sandman) CGC 9.2, #5 (Doctor Doom) CGC 9.4, CGC 9.2 and CGC 9.0, #6 (first Lizard) CGC 9.4 and CGC 9.2, #7 (second Vulture) CGC 9.4 and CGC 9.2, #8 (first Living Brain, a character used frequently these days) CGC 9.4, #9 (first Electro) CGC 9.6, CBCS 9.4 and CGC 9.2, #10 (first Enforcers) CGC 9.8 Curator pedigree, #11 (Doctor Octopus) CGC 9.0, #12 (Doctor Octopus) CGC 9.4 and CGC 9.2, #13 (first Mysterio) CGC 9.0, #14 (first Green Goblin) CGC 9.2, #15 (first Kraven the Hunter) CGC 9.2, #16 (first Daredevil crossover) CGC 9.6 and 9.2, #17 (second Green Goblin) CGC 9.8 (one of six), #18 (first Ned Leeds) CGC 9.6, #20 (first Scorpion) CGC 9.6, #23 (third Green Goblin) CGC 9.2, #25 (first Mary Jane Watson) CGC 9.2, and #28 (classic cover, first Molten Man) CGC 9.2.

Offerings continue with #31 (first Gwen Stacy and Harry Osborn) CGC 9.2, #34 (vs. Kraven) CGC 9.6, #35 (second Molten Man) CGC 9.4, #36 (first Looter) CGC 9.6, #39 (first Romita art, Goblin revealed as Norman Osborn) CGC 9.6, #40 (origin of Green Goblin) CGC 9.8 Pacific Coast pedigree (one of four), #41 (first Rhino) CGC 9.2, #42 (classic Mary Jane reveal) CGC 9.8, #43 (first full Mary Jane, origin of Rhino) CGC 9.8, #46 (first Shocker) CGC 9.8 (one of four), #49 (Kraven and second Vulture) CGC 9.8, #50 (first Kingpin, classic cover) CGC 9.2 and CGC 9.0 (Universal and Signature series, signed by both Stan Lee and John Romita), #52 (third Kingpin appearance) CGC 9.8, #53 (Doctor Octopus) CGC 9.8 #54 (Doctor Octopus) CGC 9.8, #55 (Doctor Octopus) CGC 9.8 (one of four) CVA, #56 (Doctor Octopus) CGC 9.8, #57 (Ka-Zar) CGC 9.8, #58 (Jameson as Spider-Slayer) CGC 9.8 (one of three), and #59 (first Mary Jane cover) CGC 9.8.

Additional highlights are #60 (Kingpin cover) CGC 9.6, #61 (first Gwen Stacy cover) CGC 9.8, #62 (vs Medusa) CGC 9.8, #69 (Kingpin cover) CGC 9.8, #78 (first Prowler) CGC 9.8, #85 (Kingpin cover) CGC 9.8, #86 (Black Widow origin and new costume) CGC 9.8, #89 (Doc Ock) CGC 9.8, #93 (vs. Prowler) CGC 9.8 (one of four), #94 (first Spider-Man origin cover) CGC 9.8, #96 (first drug-themed issue unapproved by CCA) CGC 9.8, #100 CGC 9.8, #101 (first Morbius) CGC 9.8 and 9.6, #102 (second Morbius plus Lizard) CGC 9.8, #104 (vs. Kraven) CGC 9.8, #119 (vs. Hulk) CGC 9.8, #120 (vs. Hulk) CGC 9.8, #121 (death of Gwen) CGC 9.6, #122 (death of Goblin) CGC 9.8, #194 (first Black Cat) CGC 9.8, #300 (first full Venom) CGC 9.8, Annual #1 (first Sinister Six) CGC 9.2, Annual #2 (Doctor Strange crossover) CGC 9.6, Annual #3 (Avengers crossover) CGC 9.6 Rocky Mountain pedigree, Avengers #11 (Spider-Man crossover) CGC 9.2, and Strange Tales Annual #2 (fourth Spider-Man appearance and his first crossover) CGC 9.2.

Some Spider-Man related original art consignments include Gil Kane Marvel Team-Up #19 cover (Spider-Man teamed with Ka-Zar); Gil Kane and John Romita Amazing Spider-Man #138 cover; Todd McFarlane Spider-Man #14 double-page splash featuring a black costumed Spidey and Morbius; pages from Amazing Spider-Man #307 and #308; John Romita and Don Heck Amazing Spider-Man #62 two pages sold separately from the Medusa as guest star issue – one featuring Spider-Man and Medusa in battle and one featuring strong images of the Queen of the Inhumans by herself; John Romita Amazing Spider-Man #116 page drawn in 1968 and initially published in Spectacular Spider-Man (magazine) #1; and Mike Zeck Marvel Superheroes: Secret Wars #9 cover.

These are just some of the highlights within the auction.

ComicLink is currently accepting consignments for upcoming auctions including the June Focused Auction which will begin on June 8, the July Focused Auction, and the Summer Featured Auction which will begin on August 30 (a preview will post soon). Interested sellers may contact the firm by emailing buysell@comiclink.com or by calling (617) 517-0062 (option 1) to speak with Josh Nathanson, Douglas Gillock, Jason Crosby, Jon Signorelli, or Ross Kearney.

In addition to auctioning items for consignors, ComicLink is also always accepting new sellers for the ComicLink exchange marketplaces, brokering private placement deals, and buying outright. 

To review ComicLink’s auction schedule and auction previews, visit their website.