Amazing Spider-Man #49 — Marvel Comics (June 1967) — "From the Depths of Defeat!"

Grade: VF/NM 9.0 (seller-graded, raw copy)  |  Era: Silver Age  |  Format: Single issue, 36 pages, full colour, cover price $0.12

Why collectors want this issue

• Sixth appearance of Kraven the Hunter, one of Spider-Man's signature rogues.
• Second appearance of the new Vulture, Blackie Drago.
• Kraven and the Vulture fight each other for the right to hunt Spider-Man — a classic villain team-up gone wrong.
• Striking John Romita Sr. cover from the peak of his Spider-Man run.
• Story reprinted in Marvel Tales #35 and #189 — this is the first printing.

Creators

• Script: Stan Lee
• Pencils: John Romita Sr.
• Inks: Mike Esposito (uncredited)
• Cover: John Romita Sr.

Story synopsis

As Peter recovers from the injuries received in his fight with the new Vulture, he sees television coverage of a brawl between the Vulture and Kraven the Hunter, and goes out to capture them both.

Condition

• Raw (ungraded) copy, assessed by the seller at Very Fine/Near Mint 9.0.
• The photos show the actual book being sold, front and back, and are the most accurate representation of its condition.
• Seller grading is an opinion, not a professional certification. Please review every photo and ask any questions before purchasing.

What you receive

• The exact copy pictured — one single issue.
• Bagged and boarded, then packaged for safe transit.

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