First Appearance · Marvel
First appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #129 · 1974
About the character
Frank Castle wages a one-man war on crime using lethal force after the murder of his family. A polarising anti-hero who has remained one of Marvel's most enduring characters since his first appearance in Amazing Spider-Man #129.
What is a first appearance worth?
The Amazing Spider-Man #129 has solid collector demand. A presentable raw copy in the UK typically attracts an offer in the low to mid three figures; high-grade or CGC-slabbed examples can push into four figures. Restored copies are worth less but still very much wanted — we buy across all grades and conditions.
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Selling your The Amazing Spider-Man #129 — quick answers
Where did The Punisher first appear?
The Punisher first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #129 (1974). Frank Castle wages a one-man war on crime using lethal force after the murder of his family. A polarising anti-hero who has remained one of Marvel's most enduring characters since …
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Do you buy first appearances in any condition?
Yes — we buy across the full condition spectrum from reading copies to CGC-certified slabs. The offer reflects the actual grade, and we will always explain our reasoning. There is no pressure and no obligation.
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