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Both photographs show the actual slab offered, certification \u003cstrong\u003e4786172013\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marvel Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amazing Spider-Man #78\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 1969\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.K. Price Variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted cover price:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/- (one shilling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGC 7.0 (Fine\/Very Fine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Off-White to White Pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGC Universal Grade (blue label)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4786172013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Origin and first appearance of the Prowler (Hobie Brown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Romita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the issue that introduces \u003cstrong\u003eHobie Brown as the Prowler\u003c\/strong\u003e, with both his origin and first appearance noted on the photographed CGC label. It is a clear starting point for a collection focused on the character and a notable debut from Spider-Man's Silver Age run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Romita's cover gives the Prowler a prominent position above Spider-Man, framed by the \u003cem\u003eThe Night of the Prowler!\u003c\/em\u003e caption. Inside, \u003cstrong\u003eStan Lee's story\u003c\/strong\u003e is illustrated by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Buscema and Jim Mooney\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing a different interior art pairing to a Romita-covered issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eone-shilling price printed in the upper-left price box\u003c\/strong\u003e matches the CGC label's UK variant designation. This copy combines that UK cover presentation with the Prowler's debut and a documented CGC grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCreators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stan Lee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior art:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Buscema and Jim Mooney.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Romita.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreator credits are transcribed from the photographed CGC label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for one CGC-encapsulated comic. The front photograph shows visible spine creasing and edge wear; please inspect both photographs for the actual copy's presentation. The reverse carries a Famous Artists School advertisement featuring Norman Rockwell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCGC's numerical grade describes the comic; the plastic holder may have separate cosmetic marks. Examine both photographs for visible holder condition, allowing for reflections and photographic glare. Further close-up photographs can be requested before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grade, page quality, UK variant identification, certification number and Prowler origin and first-appearance note above match the photographed CGC label. The exact copy pictured is the copy supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched from the UK with protective packaging around the CGC holder. 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