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Amazing Spider-Man #59 — Marvel Comics (April 1968) — "The Brand of the Brainwasher!"
At a glance
Grade: CGC 9.2 Near Mint- · Universal label
Page quality: Off-white to white
Certification number: 4478774015
Publisher: Marvel Comics · Cover date: April 1968 · Era: Silver Age
Why collectors want this issue
- First Mary Jane Watson cover appearance — one of the most sought-after covers of the Lee/Romita run.
- Part 1 of 3 of the Brainwasher storyline, with the Kingpin operating behind the scenes.
- Mary Jane debuts as a go-go dancer at the Gloom Room nightclub.
- Captain George Stacy features prominently in the story.
- Classic John Romita Sr. cover.
Creators
- Script: Stan Lee
- Layouts: John Romita Sr.
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo)
- Cover: John Romita Sr.
Story synopsis
Mary Jane has a new job as a go-go dancer at the Gloom Room nightclub, and on opening night many of her friends and city officials — including Captain George Stacy — attend the show. Mary Jane has a second task for the evening: taking pictures of the club's guests with a special camera. After she snaps a photo of Gwen's father, he begins acting strangely.
On the CGC label
- Key comments: 1st Mary Jane Watson cover. Kingpin cameo on last page.
- Grader notes published by CGC (verbatim): "very light spine stress lines breaks color multiple wear left center of front cover breaks color"
Condition and certification
- Professionally graded and encapsulated by CGC at 9.2 Near Mint- with off-white to white pages; the holder is sealed and unopened.
- The photos show the actual slab you will receive, including the certification label. Grade, page quality and notations are exactly as printed on the label.
- Verify this book yourself: enter certification number 4478774015 at cgccomics.com/certlookup. If the slab or cert number does not match this listing, return it within 3 days of delivery for a full refund.
Shipping
- Flat $15 USPS Priority shipping in the US, double-boxed with padding and fully insured. Orders placed before 2 PM Mountain Time ship the same business day.
Amazing Spider-Man #59 — Marvel Comics (April 1968) — "The Brand of the Brainwasher!"
At a glance
Grade: CGC 9.2 Near Mint- · Universal label
Page quality: Off-white to white
Certification number: 4478774015
Publisher: Marvel Comics · Cover date: April 1968 · Era: Silver Age
Why collectors want this issue
- First Mary Jane Watson cover appearance — one of the most sought-after covers of the Lee/Romita run.
- Part 1 of 3 of the Brainwasher storyline, with the Kingpin operating behind the scenes.
- Mary Jane debuts as a go-go dancer at the Gloom Room nightclub.
- Captain George Stacy features prominently in the story.
- Classic John Romita Sr. cover.
Creators
- Script: Stan Lee
- Layouts: John Romita Sr.
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo)
- Cover: John Romita Sr.
Story synopsis
Mary Jane has a new job as a go-go dancer at the Gloom Room nightclub, and on opening night many of her friends and city officials — including Captain George Stacy — attend the show. Mary Jane has a second task for the evening: taking pictures of the club's guests with a special camera. After she snaps a photo of Gwen's father, he begins acting strangely.
On the CGC label
- Key comments: 1st Mary Jane Watson cover. Kingpin cameo on last page.
- Grader notes published by CGC (verbatim): "very light spine stress lines breaks color multiple wear left center of front cover breaks color"
Condition and certification
- Professionally graded and encapsulated by CGC at 9.2 Near Mint- with off-white to white pages; the holder is sealed and unopened.
- The photos show the actual slab you will receive, including the certification label. Grade, page quality and notations are exactly as printed on the label.
- Verify this book yourself: enter certification number 4478774015 at cgccomics.com/certlookup. If the slab or cert number does not match this listing, return it within 3 days of delivery for a full refund.
Shipping
- Flat $15 USPS Priority shipping in the US, double-boxed with padding and fully insured. Orders placed before 2 PM Mountain Time ship the same business day.
