Amazing Spider-Man #56 — Marvel Comics (January 1968) — "Disaster!"

Grade: CGC 9.2  |  Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC)  |  Era: Silver Age  |  Format: Single issue, 36 pages, cover price $0.12

Why collectors want this issue

• First appearance of Captain George Stacy, Gwen Stacy's father and a key supporting character of the Romita era.
• Doctor Octopus appearance — Ock convinces an amnesiac Spider-Man that the two of them are partners.
• Part of the classic amnesia arc running through #56–58.
• John Romita Sr. cover from the height of his run.
• Story reprinted in Marvel Tales #41 — this is the first printing.

Creators

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

Story synopsis

Spidey has amnesia, and Doctor Octopus convinces him that they are partners. Will he fall for it, or just play along until his memory comes back?

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.

What you receive

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

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