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Marvel · Silver Age · 1963
Amazing Spider-Man #3
Marvel · 1963
Noted for: Doctor Octopus
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What is Amazing Spider-Man #3 worth?
The Amazing Spider-Man #3 is a Marvel 1963 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, recent graded examples have sold for $1,750 to $4,180. CGC 3.0 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recent median around $2,158.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recent sold examples in the same grade.
The Amazing Spider-Man #3 in context
Why collectors care
The first appearance of Doctor Octopus, cover-dated July 1963, by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Otto Octavius is the most enduring Spider-Man villain after the Green Goblin and has anchored major storylines and films.
How to identify it
Amazing Spider-Man #3, July 1963, 12-cent cover. This early in the run every issue is a key, so confirm the specific number.
Common mistakes
Facsimile editions of early ASM issues are widespread and reproduce the covers faithfully. Check the indicia and paper stock, and prefer certified copies.
Grade considerations
Very few high-grade copies survive. Spine stress and color-break dominate, and page quality varies widely; certification is essential at this level.
Sold price summary
6 verified eBay sales from the last 90 days, grouped by grade.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Window
- Last 90 days
- Last checked
- Aug 9, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 5.0 | 1 | $4,180 | N/A |
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | $3,960 | N/A |
| CGC 3.0 | 2 | $2,158 | $1,815 to $2,500 |
| CGC 2.5 | 1 | $1,824 | N/A |
| CGC 2.0 | 1 | $1,750 | N/A |
How this summary is built+
Inclusion
All 6 eBay sold (completed) listings we have for this item from the last 90 days, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 2.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Amazing Spider-Man #3 value FAQ
What is Amazing Spider-Man #3 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, graded examples have recently sold for $1,750 to $4,180.
What grade sells most often for Amazing Spider-Man #3?+
CGC 3.0 is the most actively traded grade in the current sample, with 2 sales and a recent median around $2,158.
What is the highest median grade for Amazing Spider-Man #3?+
CGC 5.0 has the highest median in the current sample at about $4,180. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Amazing Spider-Man #3 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
Recent sold listings
Actual graded comic sales on eBay from the last 90 days. Verify each slab before buying.
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