Auctions: comic books in 'Black Cat', graded by CGC

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 194N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #1267825001

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Black Cat in "Never Let The Black Cat Cross Your Path!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series! The dazzling debut of the Black Cat! The wall-crawler has spent the first 193 issues of his title chasing super-villains! But tonight he's going to kiss one instead! Wow! Does the web-slinger stand a chance against the beauty and charm of Felicia Hardy? Not when the alluring cat has his tongue! And maybe later his heart! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat is the creative highlight of the Wolfman-Pollard run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. Dave Cockrum designed the cat's costume. The letters page includes an alternate cover (for issue 194) by Keith Pollard. It also includes an alternate cover to Spider-Woman 9 by Carmine Infantino. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 195 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0957033005

Direct Edition. "Nine Lives of the Black Cat!" Part 2 of 2. Second appearance of the Black Cat. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and many hands (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Al Milgrom. The Black Cat successfully breaks her father out of prison! And leaves the Spectacular Spider-Man lying in the rubble with a broken arm! What a stroke of bad luck for the web-slinger! However the wondrous wall-crawler is undeterred! And despite his wounded wing, the amazing one tracks down the mischievous cat several hours later! Will Spidey and Felicia end their game of cat & mouse on a friendly note...or a fatal one? Meanwhile, a telegram arrives at Peter Parker's apartment...and with it devastating news for Aunt May's nephew. Brief origin of the Black Cat. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat returns in Amazing Spider-Man 204. The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 226 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4646743010

Direct Edition. "But the Cat Came Back" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. Because the fans demanded her, the Black Cat is back! And flirting and fighting with the web-slinger all over again! After Felicia escapes from the psychiatric hospital, she resumes her high-dollar heists! But soon realizes that it's not as much fun without Spider-Man chasing her! So, the cat burglar extraordinaire arranges an evening rendezvous with her favorite wall-crawler at their first date location (from Amazing Spider-Man 194). Will the enchanting cat mesmerize the Spectacular Spider-Man once more? Or can the web-slinger resist her feline charms? An excellent issue! Cameo appearances by the Foolkiller and Captain Jean DeWolff. (Notes: This was a highly anticipated issue for fans of the wall-crawler; and Stern & Romita Jr. did not disappoint. The Black Cat previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 205. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 2 and also in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005). The back cover features a full-page ad for Dungeons & Dragons with art by Bill Willingham.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 27B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4691741016

NOTE: This is a variant cover for Amazing Spider-Man #27, NOT Invincible Iron Man. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Ed McGuinness. Cover by Claudio Sciarrone. Grief looms over Peter after last issue's shocking death! Spider-Man's villains are more than happy to keep him distracted… Your eyes don't deceive you, DOCTOR OCTOPUS IS BACK! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 27B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4691740024

NOTE: This is a variant cover for Amazing Spider-Man #27, NOT Invincible Iron Man. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Ed McGuinness. Cover by Claudio Sciarrone. Grief looms over Peter after last issue's shocking death! Spider-Man's villains are more than happy to keep him distracted… Your eyes don't deceive you, DOCTOR OCTOPUS IS BACK! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2025 8th Series) 10B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4643781001

Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Michael Dowling. Cover by J Scott Campbell. THE RESOLUTE SPIDER-MAN! Peter Parker has resolved to get stronger by ANY means necessary. Spider-Man isn't pulling his punches this time. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2025 8th Series) 10B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Variant Edition.

Label #4643781008

Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Michael Dowling. Cover by J Scott Campbell. THE RESOLUTE SPIDER-MAN! Peter Parker has resolved to get stronger by ANY means necessary. Spider-Man isn't pulling his punches this time. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Black Cat (2025 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4646364020

Written by G. Willow Wilson. Art by Gleb Melnikov. Cover by Adam Hughes. SUPER-THIEF, SUPER…HERO?! FELICIA HARDY is the BLACK CAT, the world's slyest and most skilled super-thief! She loves a good score. The longer the odds - the better! But her entire world turned upside down after THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN's battle with HELLGATE, so Felicia is turning over a new leaf as New York City's newest…super hero?! The first super villain on her list - THE LIZARD! But will the Black Cat risk it all after her do-gooding moral high ground attracts dangerous attention from the lowest of the city's underworld? Easy, KINGPIN OF CRIME, she's still skimming off the top - honest! Superstar G. WILLOW WILSON joins rising star GLEB MELNIKOV to chart the winding road of twists and turns, laughs and mind-bending action of BLACK CAT's next exciting chapter! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Black Cat (2025 Marvel) 3H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Werneck "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4686320016

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Gleb Melnikov (CA) Lucas Werneck HERO OR MENACE?! Word's out on Black Cat's latest career shift, and everyone agrees - she's a MENACE! But public opinion isn't the only problem she needs to worry about - Spider-Man's toughest villains, including the SANDMAN, can't tolerate another hero. It's personal now, and Felicia Hardy is in for the fight of her life! Cover price $3.99.

Black Cat (2025 Marvel) 3I CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Ruan Variant Cover.

Label #4686320013

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Gleb Melnikov (CA) Dike Ruan HERO OR MENACE?! Word's out on Black Cat's latest career shift, and everyone agrees - she's a MENACE! But public opinion isn't the only problem she needs to worry about - Spider-Man's toughest villains, including the SANDMAN, can't tolerate another hero. It's personal now, and Felicia Hardy is in for the fight of her life! Cover price $3.99.

Black Cat (2025 Marvel) 4A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4685394002

(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Gleb Melnikov (CA) Adam Hughes CAUGHT IN A TRAP! BLACK CAT's little super-hero game is up as far as Spider-Man's deadliest foes are concerned - and they've sprung a trap Felicia Hardy may not even be able to dodge! She'll need every scheme (and all nine of her lives) to get out of this one… 32 pages, full color, rated T+. Cover price $3.99.

Doctor Strange (2023 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4691740004

Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Pasqual Ferry. Cover by Alex Ross. Stephen Strange is back! Reunited with Clea and Wong, it's back to business as usual for the Sorcerer Supreme. Have your children fallen into a deep nightmarish slumber? Are demonic refugees invading your home? Is your husband possessed by a satanic entity? Then call Doctor Strange! Join Jed MacKay (MOON KNIGHT, BLACK CAT) and Pasqual Ferry (NAMOR: CONQUERED SHORES, SPIDER-MAN: SPIDER'S SHADOW, THOR) as they begin a new chapter in the life of the Master of the Mystic Arts! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.