#42a • The Amazing Spider-Man #36 - CGC 8.0

Part of 2026 Arctic Comic-Con Online Only Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $80.00

Status: Sold

Category: Books, Comics, Magazines & Ephemera

The Amazing Spider-Man #36, titled "When Falls the Meteor!", is a hallmark of the Silver Age of comics and published by Marvel Comics in May 1966. The story, scripted by Stan Lee with a plot, cover, and interior art by Steve Ditko, introduces the origin and first appearance of the villain known as the Looter, Norton G. Fester. The plot centers on Fester, a scientist who gains superhuman strength after being doused in mysterious gases from a crashed meteorite. Using his newfound powers and a "dazzle gun" that blinds his victims, he embarks on a crime spree to fund his research, forcing Peter Parker to balance his struggling social life at college, including early interactions with Gwen Stacy, with a high-stakes battle against this new threat. This issue is noted to have white pages and sports an impressive 8.0 grade by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC); minor condition issues include spine stress and light wear that break color, light rippling and a very light crease. Comic: The Amazing Spider-Man Publisher: Marvel Year: 1966 Comic #: 36 CGC #: 4715008003 Grade: 8.0 Grading Company: CGC Grader Notes: N/A Page Quality: White Condition Notes: Spine stress lines breaks color; light wear full bottom of front cover breaks color; light rippling center of front cover; very light crease left bottom of front cover