CGC-certified First Appearance of Spider-Man Sets Record for Grade in LPA Auction

Dozens of standout comics that are certified by CGC® powered Landry Pop Auctions’ latest sale to more than $1.7 million in total results, led by a record-breaking amount for the first appearance of Spider-Man. The Vault: Golden Age to Modern Comics auction was held February 10, 2026.

Up front was an Amazing Fantasy #15 graded CGC 9.0 (lot 120), which realized $573,400. This sale set a new record for this comic in CGC 9.0 grade, and is the fifth highest-earning copy of the book ever sold. This Silver Age grail features the first appearance of Spider-Man. Stan Lee came up with the idea of Spider-Man because he wanted a teen hero who was more than a sidekick. After initially rejecting it, Marvel later agreed to let him print the story in this final issue of Amazing Fantasy.

Also achieving six figures in the sale was an Action Comics #1 graded CGC 5.0 Restored (lot 101), which realized $378,200. Credited with starting the Golden Age and shaping the future of DC Comics and the entire modern comic book industry, Action Comics #1 launched Superman to prominence as an iconic American superhero in 1938. Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics #1 are recorded in the CGC Population Report.

"Our most recent Vault auction proved that quality will always perform, even in a market that’s been more volatile than we’ve seen in years," said Landry Pop Auctions' Founder Travis Landry. "Books like Amazing Fantasy #15 didn’t just hold strong; they shattered recent market trends and set a new all-time record. Even Batman #1, a purple label, defied expectations, with a top-of-the-census example achieving the highest price ever realized for a restored Batman #1. Taken together, this auction and several others continue to reinforce that CGC remains and will always be the gold standard in graded comic books and collectibles."

Other CGC-certified comics in this sale include:

• a Batman #1 graded CGC 9.2 Restored (lot 103), which realized $109,800
• a Brave and the Bold #28 graded CGC 9.2 (lot 129), which realized $79,300
• a Wonder Woman #1 graded CGC 7.5 (lot 119), which realized $61,000
• an Incredible Hulk #181 graded CGC 9.8 (lot 154), which realized $54,900
• a Detective Comics #1 graded CGC 7.0 Restored (lot 100), which realized $46,360
• a Hero for Hire #1 graded CGC 9.8 (lot 151), which realized $36,600
• an Incredible Hulk #1 graded CGC 6.5 (lot 136), which realized $31,720
• a Fantastic Four #1 graded CGC 6.5 (lot 133), which realized $24,400
• a Detective Comics #33 graded CGC 6.5 Restored (lot 106), which realized $20,320
• a Tales of Suspense #39 graded CGC 7.5 (lot 144), which realized $18,300

Prices realized include a buyer's premium.

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.

CGC is part of the Certified Collectibles Group, a global provider of expert and impartial authentication and grading services for collectibles. Since 1987, the Certified Collectibles Group companies have certified more than 100 million collectibles, including coins, banknotes, comic books, cards, autographs and stamps.