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CGC certified: F/VF (7.0). Off-white pages. Origin and 1st appearance of Mysterio. Stan Lee words. Steve Ditko cover and art.

Spidey's latest enemy sets out to drive him nuts, finds it surprisingly easy. Features Spidey's first (but not last) trip to the psychiatrist's office. 

Super hot mag due to Jake Gyllenhaal's acclaimed performance as Mysterio in the most recent Spidey flick. Gyllenhaal's discomfort in the elaborate costume may have influenced his portrayal of Mysterio's criminality: “It was super hot — there were, like, four or five layers to the suit before you even get to the chest plate and the cape that is drilled into your chest.” Who knows, maybe Hugo Weaving will reveal that the Red Skull's an evil Nazi because his shoes pinch.

CGC census: 148 graded 7.0 Universal. Comparable CGC sales: Numerous sales in this grade, from $1680 to $2103. Most recent: $1680 (Dec. 2019).

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