CGC-certified Silver Age Marvel Comics Shine in ComicLink's July Sale

Fantastic Four and Spider-Man are just some of the mighty Marvel comics that are graded by Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®) that collectors can find in ComicLink’s Focused Auction Comic Book Premium Session on July 21, 2025.

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Among the many Silver Age keys offered in this auction is a Fantastic Four #1 graded CGC 6.0, featuring the first appearance of the Fantastic Four. Published in 1961, Fantastic Four #1 launched the Marvel Age of comics and redefined the superhero team for a new generation. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the issue introduced readers to Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm, who gained fantastic powers after an accident in space. With its bold storytelling, fractured family dynamics and science-fiction flair, Fantastic Four #1 broke from tradition and set the tone for the modern Marvel Universe. The team’s popularity led to numerous film and television adaptations, including “Fantastic Four: First Steps” premiering in theaters in July 2025.

As the Fantastic Four redefined what a superhero team could be, Marvel was also preparing to flip the script on solo heroes. Enter Spider-Man, a teenage outcast with real problems, sharp wit and a spider-like agility.

So it’s fitting that also offered in this auction is an Amazing Fantasy #15 graded CGC 3.5. Stan Lee and Steve Ditko revolutionized the superhero genre in 1962 when they introduced Spider-Man in this final issue of Amazing Fantasy. Superheroes up until that point were always adults, while the teenager was their sidekick. With Spider-Man, Lee said he wanted to create a teen hero who was more than a sidekick. His debut was a gamble, and it quickly paid off. Over the decades, Spider-Man has grown into one of the most beloved and recognizable characters in the world.

Other CGC-certified comics in this auction include:

• a Daredevil #1 graded CGC 9.0
• a Fantastic Four #19 graded CGC 9.6
• a Fantastic Four #48 graded CGC 9.6
• a Giant-Size X-Men #1 graded CGC 9.8
• a Journey into Mystery Annual #1 graded CGC 9.6
• a Silver Surfer #4 graded CGC 9.6
• a Tales of Suspense #39 graded CGC 6.0
• an Ultimate Fallout #4 Variant Edition graded CGC 9.8
• a Werewolf by Night #32 graded CGC 9.8
• an X-Men #1 graded CGC 4.5 Signature Series signed by Stan Lee on two separate occasions

About CGC

Since revolutionizing comic book grading in 2000, CGC has grown to include certification services for a vast variety of pop culture collectibles. These divisions include CGC Cards, CGC Video Games and CGC Home Video. CGC Cards provides expert card grading for sports cards, TCGs and non-sports cards. CGC Video Games is dedicated to video game grading for the most popular consoles, including Nintendo, Sega, Atari, PlayStation and more. CGC Home Video provides expert VHS grading in addition to other types of videocassettes, DVD, Blu-ray and more. CGC also offers seamless solutions for autograph collectors with CGC Signature Series and JSA Authentic Autograph services.