LOT #92006 |
Sold on Nov 22, 2024 for: Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
Steve Ditko The Amazing Spider-Man #8 Story Page 2 Original Art (Marvel, 1964)....
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Sold on Nov 22, 2024 for:
$66,000.00
Bid Source: Internet bidder
Description
Steve Ditko The Amazing Spider-Man #8 Story Page 2 Original Art (Marvel, 1964). Farewell to "puny Parker"! After the symbolic shattering of his glasses in the third panel thanks to the troublesome bully Flash Thompson, Peter Parker resolves to quit pretending to be the meek teenager he was before he was bitten by a radioactive spider and embrace his newfound inner and outer strength.The cover of this issue touted the comic as a "tribute to teen-agers," and this page fits that description perfectly, teeming with the typical high-school drama and witty dialogue that endeared young readers to The Amazing Spider-Man. Some of Midtown High's most recognizable characters, including Flash Thompson and Liz Allen, feature in several panels on the page, rendered with vibrant, expressive faces courtesy of Ditko. The "Living Brain" also makes its first appearance in this issue, introduced to the unassuming students as the latest in computer technology. The Living Brain would go on to become a mechanical monster, constantly reprogrammed by various evildoers intent on terrorizing Spider-Man, and the maligned machine still appears in ASM comics today.
The signature Ditko "half-masked" Spider-Man face receives a full panel of attention here, a feature that would become a trademark for the character when Peter's spider-sense was tingling. Ditko's style and influence are felt on every inch of this page, with his expressive faces and skill for creating rich patterns on full display.
Rendered in ink over graphite on Bristol board with an image area of 12.5" x 18.5". With whiteout corrections, slight toning at the bottom, creasing in the top left corner, tape along the top edge of the back side of the board, and some smudging/handling wear. In Excellent condition.
More information about Steve Ditko. See also: Ditko, Steve, Stephen Ditko, Ditko, Stephen Artist. Lookup the Comic Book in our Guide
Auction Info
2024 November 21 - 24 Comics & Comic Art Signature® Auction #7384 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2024
21st-24th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 27
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 1,445
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid per lot.
Jerry Weist's Comic Art Price Guide 2011
Want to know more about this artist? Dates, history, background, and value ranges are covered in the comprehensive new guide. Order Now!
Want to know more about this artist? Dates, history, background, and value ranges are covered in the comprehensive new guide. Order Now!
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms