Amazing Spider-Man #83 (1970) – UK Price Variant – CGC 8.0
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Amazing Spider-Man #83 (1970) – UK Price Variant – CGC 8.0

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Amazing Spider-Man #83 (1970) – UK Price Variant – CGC 8.0

A UK price variant featuring the first appearances of the Schemer and Vanessa Fisk, as recorded on the CGC label. Amazing Spider-Man #83 was published by Marvel Comics with an April 1970 cover date. This copy is professionally graded CGC 8.0 (Very Fine) with off-white pages and a blue Universal label, which identifies it as a U.K. Price Variant. Both photographs show the actual slab offered, certification 4786172011.

Key Details

  • storefront Publisher Marvel Comics
  • tag Issue Amazing Spider-Man #83
  • event Cover date April 1970
  • newspaper Edition U.K. Price Variant
  • info Printed cover price 1/- (one shilling)
  • verified Grade CGC 8.0 (Very Fine)
  • description Page quality Off-White Pages
  • info Label CGC Universal Grade (blue label)
  • info Certification number 4786172011
  • info Key appearances First appearances of the Schemer and Vanessa Fisk
  • info Additional label note Kingpin appearance

Why It Matters

The CGC label records the debuts of the Schemer and Vanessa Fisk, together with a Kingpin appearance. The Schemer enters as a rival for control of the criminal underworld, setting up a conflict with the Kingpin and giving this issue a defined place in that part of Spider-Man's history.

The photographed copy has the 1/- price printed in its cover box, identifying its one-shilling UK cover presentation. John Romita's cover places Spider-Man in action alongside the newly introduced Schemer, with Stan Lee's story and art by Romita and Mike Esposito credited on the CGC label.

Creators

Story
Stan Lee.
Interior art
John Romita and Mike Esposito.
Cover
John Romita.

Creator credits are transcribed from the photographed CGC label.

Collector Notes

This listing is for one CGC-encapsulated comic. The front and back photographs show the actual copy, including its cover presentation and visible holder condition. The reverse carries a Famous Artists School advertisement for an art talent test.

CGC's numerical grade describes the comic; the plastic holder may have separate cosmetic marks. Please inspect both photographs, allowing for reflections and photographic glare. Further close-up photographs can be requested before purchase.

The grade, off-white page designation, UK variant identification, certification number and appearance notes above match the photographed CGC label. The exact copy pictured is the copy supplied.

Shipping

Dispatched from the UK with protective packaging around the CGC holder. Available delivery options and charges are shown at checkout.

Will I receive the exact slab pictured? add

Yes. The front and back photographs show the actual Amazing Spider-Man #83 offered, bearing CGC certification number 4786172011.

What are the grade and page quality? add

The photographed blue CGC Universal label records an 8.0 grade (Very Fine) and Off-White Pages. The comic remains encapsulated in its CGC holder.

Is this the UK price variant? add

Yes. CGC identifies the comic as a U.K. Price Variant. The front photograph shows its printed 1/- cover price, meaning one shilling. The cover date is April 1970.

Which key appearances are noted by CGC? add

The label records the first appearances of the Schemer and Vanessa Fisk, together with a Kingpin appearance. Creator credits are Stan Lee for story, John Romita and Mike Esposito for art, and John Romita for the cover.

How should I assess the holder condition and delivery? add

Please examine both photos for the visible comic presentation and holder condition. CGC's numerical grade describes the comic rather than guaranteeing an unmarked holder. Extra close-ups are available on request. The slab is dispatched from the UK with protective packaging; delivery options and charges are shown at checkout.

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