Amazing Spider-Man #78 (1969) – UK Price Variant – CGC 7.0

Amazing Spider-Man #78 (1969) – UK Price Variant – CGC 7.0 The origin and first appearance of the Prowler (Hobie Brown), as recorded on the CGC label, in a UK price variant of Amazing Spider-Man #78. Published by Marvel Comics with a November 1969 cover date, this copy is professionally graded CGC 7.0 (Fine/Very Fine) with off-white to white pages. The blue Universal label identifies the U.K. Price Variant, and the cover carries a printed 1/- price. Both photographs show the actual slab offered, certification 4786172013. Key Details Publisher: Marvel Comics Issue: Amazing Spider-Man #78 Cover date: November 1969 Edition: U.K. Price Variant Printed cover price: 1/- (one shilling) Grade: CGC 7.0 (Fine/Very Fine) Page quality: Off-White to White Pages Label: CGC Universal Grade (blue label) Certification number: 4786172013 Key appearance: Origin and first appearance of the Prowler (Hobie Brown) Cover artist: John Romita Why It Matters This is the issue that introduces Hobie Brown as the Prowler, with both his origin and first appearance noted on the photographed CGC label. It is a clear starting point for a collection focused on the character and a notable debut from Spider-Man's Silver Age run. John Romita's cover gives the Prowler a prominent position above Spider-Man, framed by the The Night of the Prowler! caption. Inside, Stan Lee's story is illustrated by John Buscema and Jim Mooney, bringing a different interior art pairing to a Romita-covered issue. The one-shilling price printed in the upper-left price box matches the CGC label's UK variant designation. This copy combines that UK cover presentation with the Prowler's debut and a documented CGC grade. Creators Story: Stan Lee. Interior art: John Buscema and Jim Mooney. Cover: John Romita. Creator credits are transcribed from the photographed CGC label. Collector Notes This listing is for one CGC-encapsulated comic. The front photograph shows visible spine creasing and edge wear; please inspect both photographs for the actual copy's presentation. The reverse carries a Famous Artists School advertisement featuring Norman Rockwell. CGC's numerical grade describes the comic; the plastic holder may have separate cosmetic marks. Examine both photographs for visible holder condition, allowing for reflections and photographic glare. Further close-up photographs can be requested before purchase. The grade, page quality, UK variant identification, certification number and Prowler origin and first-appearance note above match the photographed CGC label. The exact copy pictured is the copy supplied. Shipping Dispatched from the UK with protective packaging around the CGC holder. Available delivery options and charges are shown at checkout.

Amazing Spider-Man #78 (1969) – UK Price Variant – CGC 7.0

The origin and first appearance of the Prowler (Hobie Brown), as recorded on the CGC label, in a UK price variant of Amazing Spider-Man #78. Published by Marvel Comics with a November 1969 cover date, this copy is professionally graded CGC 7.0 (Fine/Very Fine) with off-white to white pages. The blue Universal label identifies the U.K. Price Variant, and the cover carries a printed 1/- price. Both photographs show the actual slab offered, certification 4786172013.

Key Details

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Issue: Amazing Spider-Man #78
Cover date: November 1969
Edition: U.K. Price Variant
Printed cover price: 1/- (one shilling)
Grade: CGC 7.0 (Fine/Very Fine)
Page quality: Off-White to White Pages
Label: CGC Universal Grade (blue label)
Certification number: 4786172013
Key appearance: Origin and first appearance of the Prowler (Hobie Brown)
Cover artist: John Romita

Why It Matters

This is the issue that introduces Hobie Brown as the Prowler, with both his origin and first appearance noted on the photographed CGC label. It is a clear starting point for a collection focuséd on the character and a notable debut from Spider-Man's Silver Age run.

John Romita's cover gives the Prowler a prominent position above Spider-Man, framed by the The Night of the Prowler! caption. Inside, Stan Lee's story is illustrated by John Buscema and Jim Mooney, bringing a different interior art pairing to a Romita-covered issue.

The one-shilling price printed in the upper-left price box matches the CGC label's UK variant designation. This copy combines that UK cover presentation with the Prowler's debut and a documented CGC grade.

Creators

Story: Stan Lee.
Interior art: John Buscema and Jim Mooney.
Cover: John Romita.

Creator credits are transcribed from the photographed CGC label.

Collector Notes

This listing is for one CGC-encapsulated comic. The front photograph shows visible spine creasing and edge wear; please inspect both photographs for the actual copy's presentation. The reverse carries a Famous Artists School advertisement featuring Norman Rockwell.

CGC's numerical grade describes the comic; the plastic holder may have separate cosmetic marks. Examine both photographs for visible holder condition, allowing for reflections and photographic glare. Further close-up photographs can be requested before purchase.

The grade, page quality, UK variant identification, certification number and Prowler origin and first-appearance note above match the photographed CGC label. The exact copy pictured is the copy supplied.