Gwen Stacy first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #31, published by Marvel in 1965. That places it in the Silver Age.
Why this issue matters
Introduced alongside Harry Osborn as Peter started at Empire State University. Her death eight years later in issue #121 is often cited as the moment the Silver Age ended.
Amazing Spider-Man #31 is also the first appearance of Harry Osborn, which is part of why the book carries the weight it does.
Key facts
Amazing Spider-Man #31
- Character: Gwen Stacy
- Publisher: Marvel
- Cover year: 1965
- Era: Silver Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
Go deeper
Other first appearances from 1965
- Scorpion Amazing Spider-Man #20, 1965
- Norman Osborn Amazing Spider-Man #23, 1965
- Nick Fury Strange Tales #135, 1965
- Juggernaut X-Men #12, 1965
More Marvel firsts from the Silver Age
- Kang the Conqueror Avengers #8, 1964
- Ultron Avengers #55, 1968
- Sandman Amazing Spider-Man #4, 1963
- Lizard Amazing Spider-Man #6, 1963
- Electro Amazing Spider-Man #9, 1964
- Mysterio Amazing Spider-Man #13, 1964
- Rhino Amazing Spider-Man #41, 1966
- Green Goblin Amazing Spider-Man #14, 1964
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