The Amazing Spider-Man #97 - Drug story not approved! Spidey New York label - 1 Graded comic - First edition - 1971 - CGC 8.5

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Amazing Spider-Man #97 (Marvel, 1971) is a particularly interesting Bronze Age issue because of its drug-related storyline and the missing Comics Code Authority (CCA) seal.

Why #97 is collectible

This is not just an ordinary Spider-Man back issue. The story deals with drug use, and Marvel published it without Comics Code approval. Heritage specifically describes the issue as not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of its drug-related story. It also features the Green Goblin, with a John Romita Sr. cover and Gil Kane art.

CGC 8.5 graded and encapsulated for protection and preservation.

With Spidey New York label which they do not produce anymore.

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What are newsstand editions?
Newsstand editions are comic books that were distributed to the public through traditional channels like newsstands, grocery stores, and drug stores. This was the only way comics were distributed during the first 45 years of the industry. Once comic collecting took hold and comic book shops began springing up across the country, direct distribution was established in the late 1970s to cater directly to those shops. Unlike newsstand editions, direct editions could not be returned for credit, but comic shops were able to get their new comics sooner than newsstands, and at a deeper discount, a fair trade-off.

As the 1980s progressed, more and more collectors purchased their new comics from local comic shops, while newsstand sales diminished. In the face of shrinking demand, publishers ultimately discontinued newsstand sales altogether by the 2010s.

Why are newsstand editions desirable?
As newsstand editions diminished throughout the 1980s, their survival rate diminished as well. This was exacerbated by the fact that most newsstand buyers were casual readers who did not preserve their comics, and in most cases, threw them away after they were read. By the 2000s, the number of newsstand editions within a print run was minuscule, making them true rarities compared to their direct edition counterparts.

The comic and casing are in perfect condition.

The item will be packed very well, protected, and shipped with insured mail.

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