The Amazing Spider-Man #97 — F/VF 7.0
June 1971 • Marvel Comics • Stan Lee / Gil Kane • Green Goblin • Drug-era milestone
One of the most important Bronze Age Spider-Man issues — the moment Marvel openly broke the Comics Code to tell a real-world story. Spidey battles the Green Goblin while Harry Osborn spirals into addiction, marking the first major mainstream drug-use storyline in comics history. Bold, raw, and a seismic shift in tone for Marvel.
Interior features Gil Kane’s explosive action layouts, Frank Giacoia inks, and Stan Lee at top form during one of Spider-Man’s most emotionally charged arcs. This issue leads directly into the legendary three-part Goblin storyline and stands as a pillar of socially conscious Bronze Age comics.
Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes (7.0 / Fine-Very Fine)
Cover shows light edge wear with mild corner softening and a few tiny handling creases. Spine has minor stress ticks with no splitting. Colors remain strong and present well. Interior pages are off-white to cream, complete and firmly attached. A solid, honest mid-high grade copy of a major Spider-Man key with strong shelf presence.
The Amazing Spider-Man #97 — F/VF 7.0
June 1971 • Marvel Comics • Stan Lee / Gil Kane • Green Goblin • Drug-era milestone
One of the most important Bronze Age Spider-Man issues — the moment Marvel openly broke the Comics Code to tell a real-world story. Spidey battles the Green Goblin while Harry Osborn spirals into addiction, marking the first major mainstream drug-use storyline in comics history. Bold, raw, and a seismic shift in tone for Marvel.
Interior features Gil Kane’s explosive action layouts, Frank Giacoia inks, and Stan Lee at top form during one of Spider-Man’s most emotionally charged arcs. This issue leads directly into the legendary three-part Goblin storyline and stands as a pillar of socially conscious Bronze Age comics.
Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes (7.0 / Fine-Very Fine)
Cover shows light edge wear with mild corner softening and a few tiny handling creases. Spine has minor stress ticks with no splitting. Colors remain strong and present well. Interior pages are off-white to cream, complete and firmly attached. A solid, honest mid-high grade copy of a major Spider-Man key with strong shelf presence.
