#43a • The Amazing Spider-Man #39 - CGC 6.0

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

High bid $200.00

Status: Sold

Category: Books, Comics, Magazines & Ephemera

The Amazing Spider-Man #39 comic book, published by Marvel Comics in 1966, is a landmark issue titled "How Green Was My Goblin!" Written by Stan Lee with iconic cover and interior art by John Romita Sr. and inked by Mike Esposito. The plot features the dramatic capture of Spider-Man by the Green Goblin and serves as a major turning point in the series’ story arc, as it is the first time the Green Goblin is revealed to be Norman Osborn, and likewise, the Goblin learns Spider-Man's secret identity as Peter Parker. It also marks the beginning of John Romita Sr.'s legendary tenure as the title's regular artist, shifting the visual style of the series away from the original Steve Ditko era. The comic features white pages and holds a grade of 6.0 by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) with wear and creases that break color, and light fingerprints. Comic: The Amazing Spider-Man Publisher: Marvel Year: 1966 Comic #: 39 CGC #: 4715008010 Grade: 6.0 Grading Company: CGC Grader Notes: None Page Quality: White Condition Notes: Wear spine breaks color; wear all edges front cover breaks color; multiple crease front cover breaks color; light fingerprints back cover