Spider-Man first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15, published by Marvel in 1962. 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: 1962
- 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 1962
- Thor Journey into Mystery #83, 1962
- Hulk Incredible Hulk #1, 1962
- Doctor Doom Fantastic Four #5, 1962
- Ant-Man (Hank Pym) Tales to Astonish #35, 1962
- Loki Journey into Mystery #85, 1962
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
- Scorpion Amazing Spider-Man #20, 1965
- Rhino Amazing Spider-Man #41, 1966
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