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First Appearance · Marvel
First appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 · 1962
About the character
Peter Parker, bitten by a radioactive spider, became Marvel's most enduring everyman hero. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in 1962, Spider-Man defined the idea that a superhero could also be a teenager with real problems.
What is a first appearance worth?
Amazing Fantasy #15 is one of the most significant comics ever published. Even heavily worn, incomplete copies represent real money — presentable mid-grade examples typically trade in the four to five-figure range in the UK, and high-grade or CGC-certified copies can reach far beyond that. Provenance and restoration history always matter at this level; we need to see the book before quoting.
Exact figures depend on grade and condition. See the full Amazing Fantasy #15 valuation guide →
Selling your Amazing Fantasy #15 — quick answers
Where did Spider-Man first appear?
Spider-Man first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962). Peter Parker, bitten by a radioactive spider, became Marvel's most enduring everyman hero. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in 1962, Spider-Man defined the idea that a superhero…
How do I get a valuation for my copy of Amazing Fantasy #15?
Send us a few photos (front cover, back cover, and spine) using our enquiry form. One of our specialist buyers will respond, usually the same working day, with a clear cash offer or any follow-up questions we need answered.
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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