The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Legacy 895) released in April but has recently been re-released with a variant cover, this time with the web-slinging superhero in a rap battle with Eminem. It's an indication that the comic book industry still has a lot of cultural relevance and popularity that celebrities are still happy to appear.
Perhaps this limited run issue will one day be much more valuable thanks to the cover art and low availability. It wouldn't be the first time a Spider-Man comic sold for a high price. Marvel's flagship character claims some of the most valuable issues on the planet, and even the low-end books can net thousands of dollars.
The Amazing Spider-Man #13 (1964)
$52,000
This issue of Spider-Man currently has a fair market value (FMV) of $52,000 when it's in good condition according to GoCollect. The high price of the issue is most likely because this is the first appearance of one of Spider-Man's best villains, Mysterio.
Fans of Spider-Man: Far From Home, will recognize the villain and his costume which has remained mostly unchanged for the villain's run. In this story, Mysterio impersonates Spider-Man and goes on a crime spree to frame the hero. Then he offers to apprehend Spidey himself. Shades of it can be seen in the Sony picture film.
The Amazing Spider-Man #28 (1965)
$54,000
The 28th Issue of Spider-Man introduces another villain who had a brief appearance in Far From Home, Molten Man. Molten Man is a villain covered in an alloy type of metal that gives him super strength. His look is changed in the film, he's much more lava-y and bigger, but that's most likely because he is just an illusion made by Mysterio.
On GoCollect, the issue can net up to $54,000 depending on the condition. The high price for the comic has probably been boosted by the film. In the story, Molten Man plays the generic villain role, but the confusing relationship dynamics between Peter Parker, Liz Allen, Gwen Stacy, MJ, and Flash Thompson make this an interesting comic for the look into the boy under the mask.
The Amazing Spider-Man #9 (1964)
$54,000
If this comic is found in near-mint condition, the value increases nearly tenfold. GoCollect has high quality issues selling for FMV of $54,000. It seems like a fair price, considering this issue has the origin story and introduction of Electro. Electro's gaudy attire including the huge face mask all look great in the 1960s art style.
The story inside tells of Spider-Man's fight with Electro which actually requires him to do some problem-solving, so he puts on rubber gloves and boots to absorb Electro's electric bolts. Readers also get a mid-comic backstory of Electro recounting how he was once a lineman, Max Dillon before a workplace accident transformed him.
The Amazing Spider-Man #15 (1964)
$56,000
The Amazing Spider-Man #15, not to be confused with the much more valuable "Amazing Fantasy #15", is still an excellent addition to any comic book lover's collection. GoCollect lists the issue at $56,000 in near mint condition, and even lower-quality copies can net over $10,000.
One of the reasons it is such a popular comic is that it introduces, Kraven the Hunter, a classic Spider-Man villain who surprisingly has not appeared in the MCU. The issue has Kraven spying on Spider-Man to learn his fighting style. He eventually does and defeats Spider-Man, but the hero learns Kraven overpowers others by administering a drug. With that figured out, the second round goes much differently.
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (1964)
$72,000
By the time Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 came out, Spider-Man's rogues gallery was already filling up with classic villains who would become staples of the comics. But this issue is the first time that any of these villains decided to band together. It's the first appearance of the Sinister Six as a comic storyline.
A comic with Mysterio, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, the Vulture, Sandman, and Doctor Octopus was unheard of before this and a reason why it has an FMV of $72,000 on GoCollect. In the comic, the Sinister Six captures MJ and Aunt May and Spider-Man defeats each member in turn to free them, all the while keeping his identity a secret.
The Amazing Spider-Man #2 (1963)
$185,000
GoCollect has the second issue of The Amazing Spider-Man selling for up to $185,000 if it is in good condition. It is an excellent example of what Silver Age comics and the best the art style can produce. The art for the vulture is so good that even years later, it's still the standard costume for the villain.
Speaking of the Vulture, the issue is the first to introduce the flying thief. His appearance in Spider-Man: Homecoming has raised the profile in recent years and the art and classic story of Spider-man trying to stop one of his most famous villains qualifies it for a high FMV.
The Amazing Spider-Man #3 (1963)
$195,000
Doctor Otto Octavius is one of the most famous villains in the Spider-Man canon, in part thanks to the on-screen depiction of him played by Alfred Molina in Spider-Man 2 and No Way Home. Even casual fans of the comics know who Doc Ock is, and his first appearance in the comics in 1963 is a reason why GoCollect has the issue going for $195,000.
While Doctor Octopus' design has changed more than most Spider-man villains, the four robotic arms are enough to give away who he is, even when drawn in silhouette like on the cover of this issue. The story is the comic Sam Raimi read and based his film on and includes Doctor Octavius' origin story and his subsequent plan to gain control of a powerful atomic power. Spider-Man nearly gives up until a speech by the Human Torch inspires him to fight on.
The Amazing Spider-Man #4 (1963)
$200,000
This comic marks the first appearance of Sandman, and the popularity of the villain makes GoCollect estimate the value of this issue at $200,000 if it's near mint condition. The story is a fairly standard one of Spider-Man fighting Sandman and stopping a robbery.
The issue also includes the first appearance of Betty Brant, a love interest for Spider-Man that avoids the Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane rivalry. Peter Parker often contemplates why he chose to be Spider-Man, but his fights with J. Jonah Jameson, Flint Marko, and Flash Thompson in this issue see the story end on Peter's soul-searching.
The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (1963)
$262,900
The first issue of The Amazing Spider-Man is not the web-slinger's first appearance, but it is still an incredibly important document for the Spider-Man mythology. It introduces important concepts of the series, including the lasting effects of Uncle Ben's death on Peter as well as Daily Bugle editor-in-chief J. Jonah Jameson trying to turn public opinion against Spidey.
A near mint copy of the issue can net around $262,900 according to GoCollect. It's a two-part issue, the first about Spider-Man saving the astronaut son of Jameson and the second involves his fight against new villain, Chameleon. It's a classic blend of the hero fighting super villains as well as helping out citizens.
Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)
$3,100,000
The first appearance of Spider-Man came in 1962 with Amazing Fantasy #15. This issue introduced nearly all the characters and plot points that would drive Spider-Man films, comics and paraphernalia through the modern day. Uncle Ben's death, Peter Parker getting bitten by a radioactive spider, and the tagline "with great power comes great responsibility" all appear first in this issue.
It is not only a significant piece of Spider-Man history but of pop culture in general, and the market for it is so large that it last sold for $3,100,000 in 2016, according to GoCollect. It is one of the rarest comics of all time and instantly recognizable by its cover showing Spider-Man in a classic pose.