Spider-Man first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15, published by Marvel in 1963. That places it in the Silver Age.
Why this issue matters
Peter Parker's first outing, before he even had his own title. Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created a hero defined by guilt and responsibility rather than glory, a formula that reshaped what a superhero could be.
Key facts
Amazing Fantasy #15
- Character: Spider-Man
- Publisher: Marvel
- Cover year: 1963
- 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.
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Other first appearances from 1963
- Sandman Amazing Spider-Man #4, 1963
- Lizard Amazing Spider-Man #6, 1963
- Reverse-Flash (Eobard Thawne) The Flash #139, 1963
- Doctor Octopus Amazing Spider-Man #3, 1963
- Vulture Amazing Spider-Man #2, 1963
- Iron Man Tales of Suspense #39, 1963
More Marvel firsts from the Silver Age
- Kang the Conqueror Avengers #8, 1964
- Ultron Avengers #55, 1968
- Electro Amazing Spider-Man #9, 1964
- Mysterio Amazing Spider-Man #13, 1964
- Scorpion Amazing Spider-Man #20, 1965
- Rhino Amazing Spider-Man #41, 1966
- Norman Osborn Amazing Spider-Man #23, 1965
- Gwen Stacy Amazing Spider-Man #31, 1965
Got a copy?
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