Amazing Spider-Man #36 (1966) – CGC 7.5 – Origin & 1st App. Looter

🕷️ Silver Age Spider-Man | Origin & 1st Appearance of the Looter | Prime Ditko Era

Up for sale is a sharp, beautifully preserved copy of The Amazing Spider-Man #36, published by Marvel Comics in May 1966. This important Silver Age issue features the origin and first appearance of the Looter (Norton G. Fester) and is a quintessential example of Spider-Man during the height of the Stan Lee / Steve Ditko run.
Written by Stan Lee with art and cover by Steve Ditko, this issue delivers classic mid-’60s Marvel storytelling — imaginative science fiction elements, high-stakes action, and the moral complexity that made Spider-Man stand apart from other superheroes of the era.

📌 Key Details:

Title: The Amazing Spider-Man #36
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Release Date: May 1966
Cover Price: 12¢
Story Title: “When Falls a Meteor!”
Writer: Stan Lee
Artist & Cover Artist: Steve Ditko

🔥 Why This Book Matters:

✅ Origin and first appearance of the Looter (Norton G. Fester)
✅ Classic Steve Ditko art and cover, representing Spider-Man’s original visual identity
✅ Part of the highly collectible Ditko-era Silver Age run
✅ Early Marvel blend of street-level heroics and cosmic sci-fi storytelling
✅ Strong CGC 7.5 example with excellent eye appeal for a 1966 comic

💎 CGC Grade: 7.5 (Very Fine–)

Page Quality: Off-White to White Pages

Professionally graded, slabbed, and certified by CGC, this book presents extremely well for its age — bright colors, solid gloss, and clean overall presentation make it a standout mid-grade Silver Age Spider-Man.

🧠 Collector Notes:

Amazing Spider-Man #36 sits firmly in the heart of the Lee/Ditko era, a foundational period that defined Spider-Man’s tone, world, and visual style. The debut of the Looter showcases Ditko’s flair for science-based villains and moral cautionary tales, making this issue a must-have for collectors who value early Marvel creativity and key Silver Age appearances.

📦 Shipping & Handling:

• Stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled collection
• Ships securely packed and fully insured
• High-resolution photos available upon request

🛒 Don’t Miss Out!

A true Silver Age Spider-Man key featuring the origin and first appearance of the Looter, iconic Ditko artwork, and a strong CGC 7.5 grade. Perfect for Ditko collectors, Marvel Silver Age fans, or anyone building a high-quality ASM run.
Feel free to message with any questions — and thanks for looking! 🕸️