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Amazing Spider-Man #129 CGC 4.0 – 1st Appearance of The Punisher

Amazing Spider-Man #129 is one of the biggest Bronze Age Marvel keys, featuring the first appearance of The Punisher. Published by Marvel Comics with a February 1974 cover date, this issue introduced Frank Castle as an antagonist in Spider-Man’s world before the character became one of Marvel’s most recognisable anti-heroes.

This copy is graded CGC 4.0, offering a presentable mid-grade slab of a major Marvel first appearance. A serious key for Spider-Man collectors, Punisher fans, Bronze Age Marvel collectors and anyone building a high-impact CGC collection.

Key Details

Series: Amazing Spider-Man
Issue: #129
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Date: February 1974
Grade: CGC 4.0
Key Issue: First appearance of The Punisher
Characters: Spider-Man, The Punisher, The Jackal
Era: Bronze Age

Why It Matters

This issue marks the debut of The Punisher, one of Marvel’s defining Bronze Age character introductions. Amazing Spider-Man #129 has long been treated as a cornerstone first-appearance key, combining Spider-Man collectability, Punisher demand and classic Bronze Age Marvel significance.

Creators

Writer: Gerry Conway
Penciller: Ross Andru
Inkers: Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt
Cover Art: Gil Kane and John Romita Sr.

Collector Notes

CGC 4.0 gives collectors a solid graded example of a major Marvel key without stepping into the much higher price bracket of sharper copies. With The Punisher’s first appearance, classic Spider-Man branding and strong Bronze Age demand, this is a centrepiece slab for a serious Marvel collection.

Shipping

This CGC slab will be securely packed and shipped with collector-grade protection. Higher-value slabs are sent using tracked or insured delivery where appropriate.