Amazing Spider-Man #59 — Marvel Comics (April 1968) — "The Brand of the Brainwasher!"
Grade: CGC 9.2 | Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) | Era: Silver Age | Format: Single issue, cover price $0.12
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.
Condition and certification
- Professionally graded and encapsulated by CGC at 9.2 Near Mint-.
- The photos show the actual slab being sold, including the certification label.
- Grade, page quality and any notations are exactly as printed on the label.
Amazing Spider-Man #59 — Marvel Comics (April 1968) — "The Brand of the Brainwasher!"
Grade: CGC 9.2 | Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) | Era: Silver Age | Format: Single issue, cover price $0.12
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.
Condition and certification
- Professionally graded and encapsulated by CGC at 9.2 Near Mint-.
- The photos show the actual slab being sold, including the certification label.
- Grade, page quality and any notations are exactly as printed on the label.
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