Amazing Spiderman #97 CGC 9.4 NM | Controversial Drug Issue

Publisher: Marvel Comics – June 1971

Grade: CGC 9.4 Near Mint – Bright, glossy copy with off-white to white pages and excellent spine integrity. A high-grade example of a historic issue.

✅ Creative Team

• Writer: Stan Lee
• Pencils: Gil Kane
• Inks: Frank Giacoia
• Colors: Not credited
• Lettering: Artie Simek
• Cover Art: Gil Kane & Frank Giacoia

📖 Story Highlights

"In the Grip of the Goblin!" – As Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin, Harry Osborn’s drug addiction spirals out of control. Peter Parker tries to save his best friend while dealing with Norman Osborn’s unstable alter ego in a story that broke comic code boundaries.

✨ Why This Issue Matters

• Part of the groundbreaking 3-issue drug awareness arc (issues #96–98)
• Published without Comics Code Authority approval — a major turning point in comic book history
• Classic Silver/Bronze Age clash with the Green Goblin

📊 Collector Notes

• CGC 9.4 copies are increasingly scarce and sought-after in today’s market
• Highly collectible for key issue, social relevance, and Stan Lee legacy
  

🎯 Add to Your Collection

This is more than just a Spider-Man comic — it's a cultural artifact. A stunning high-grade copy of a key turning point in comics history, this book makes an excellent display piece and long-term investment for serious collectors and Spider-Man fans alike.