Amazing Spider-Man #39 — Marvel Comics (August 1966) — "How Green Was My Goblin!"

Grade: CGC 9.0  |  Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC)  |  Era: Silver Age  |  Format: Single issue, cover price $0.12

Why collectors want this issue

• Major Silver Age key: Norman Osborn is revealed as the Green Goblin, and the Goblin learns Spider-Man's identity.
• First John Romita Sr. art on Amazing Spider-Man — he begins here as regular penciler.
• Iconic Romita cover of a bound Spider-Man carried off by the Goblin, one of the most recognisable images of the run.
• Aunt May's fragile health becomes a running thread from this issue.
• Story continues directly into #40, the Green Goblin's origin.

Creators

• Script: Stan Lee
• Pencils: John Romita Sr. (first issue as regular penciler)
• Inks: Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo), with touch-ups by John Romita Sr.
• Cover: John Romita Sr.

Story synopsis

Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile. Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas; not realising the gas has weakened his spider-sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin. The Goblin confronts him outside his own home and captures him.

Condition and certification

• Professionally graded and encapsulated by CGC at 9.0 Very Fine/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.

What you receive

• The exact graded book pictured, in its sealed holder.
• Shipped double-boxed and padded for protection.

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