Amazing Spider-Man #28 (1965) – CGC 6.0 – 1st Appearance of the Molten Man!
🕷️ A Fiery First in the Web-Slinger’s Silver Age Saga! 🕷️
Up for sale is a key Silver Age gem from Marvel’s flagship superhero title:
Amazing Spider-Man #28, published in September 1965. This issue marks the origin and first appearance of the Molten Man (Mark Raxton) — a blazing new foe in Peter Parker’s rogues' gallery. With a story by Stan Lee and classic artwork by Steve Ditko, this comic stands out not only for its significance but also for its iconic all-black cover — one of the most striking and notoriously tough-to-find clean in high grade.
📌 Key Details:
Title: Amazing Spider-Man #28
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Release Date: September 1965
Cover Price: 12¢
Story Title: “The Menace of the Molten Man!”
Writer/Artist: Stan Lee (Writer), Steve Ditko (Art & Cover)
🔥 Significance:
First appearance & origin of Molten Man (Mark Raxton)
Classic black cover — difficult to preserve
Early appearance of Peter Parker’s supporting cast
Created by Spider-Man’s legendary co-creators Lee & Ditko
🧠 Collector Notes:
This issue is a cornerstone of mid-Silver Age Spidey collecting. With an eye-catching and rare-to-find black cover, and the debut of a long-running villain, ASM #28 continues to be a strong performer in both collector and investor markets. A must-have for Spider-Man fans building out their early Amazing run.
📦 Condition: CGC 6.0 (Off-White to White Pages)
💼 Stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled collection.
📸 Please see photos for the slab and case condition. More available upon request.
💥 Why This Issue?
a) Key first appearance of a Spider-Man villain
b) Artwork by Steve Ditko at his peak
c) Coveted all-black cover (high difficulty in high grade)
d) Solid Silver Age key with MCU potential
🛒 Don’t miss your chance to own this historic and visually stunning issue!
A foundational comic for Spider-Man collectors and Silver Age investors alike — grab this piece of web-slinging history before it swings away!
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