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1970s MOST IMPORTANT SPIDER-MAN COMICS
STAR RATINGS:
Best: 5 to 4.5 stars.
Good: 4 to 3 stars.
Bad: 2.5 to 2 stars.
Worst: 1.5 to 0 stars.
BEST: THE NIGHT GWEN STACY DIED (1973)
Collects Amazing Spider-Man #121.
Dialogue: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.
Plot: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.
Characterization: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.
Art: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.
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BEST: THE GOBLIN’S LAST STAND (1973)
Collects Amazing Spider-Man #122.
Dialogue: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.
Plot: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.
Characterization: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.
Art: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.
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BEST: THE PUNISHER STRIKES TWICE (1974)
Collects Amazing Spider-Man #129.
Dialogue: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.
Plot: 4.0 out of 5.0 stars.
Characterization: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.
Art: 4.0 out of 5.0 stars.
In 1974, the Punisher appeared in Marvel comics for the first time. Really, collectors have raved about the value of this comic which ranks 17th on the Top 200.
Indeed, Punisher has created a true cultural movement which has affected law enforcement and even politics. On our GCG Count, the story ranks second. On the Top 200, it holds a Record Sale of $43,200 and a Minimum Value of $670.
Definitely, Punisher has a large following beyond comics and a movie adaptation. In many ways, his value expresses an underground culture that values patriotism, guns and violence. Below, is the first printing of the Marvel Milestone Edition.
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BEST: Never Let the Black Cat Cross Your PatH! (1979)
Collects Amazing Spider-Man #194
Dialogue: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.
Plot: 3.5 out of 5.0 stars.
Characterization: 4.5 out of 5.0 stars.
Art: 4.5 out of 5.0 stars.
Finally, rounding our review is Amazing Spider-Man #194 (1974). Really, the thrilling introduction of Black Cat marks a transition to the more dramatic stories of the 1980s at Marvel. In the Top 200, the comic ranks 98th while our CGC Count ranks it as tenth.
In terms of value, the Record Sale is $5,200 while the Minimum Value is $30.
Definitely, if you are looking to buy or sell, this comic continues to have good numbers. Generally, the comic is also sold as the German Euro Variant.
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