Bids reach six figures for the world’s greatest copy

  • Mint condition Spider-Man comic from 1963 up for auction
  • Bids have already reached six figures
  • Considered the “world’s greatest copy”
  • Comic graded 9.8 out of 10 by Certified Guaranty Company
  • Part of Heritage Auctions’ Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction
  • Comic comes from one of the best Silver Age collections ever discovered
  • Current bid stands at US$220,000
  • Also selling at the auction is a rare copy of Superman No. 1

An impressively well-preserved issue of The Amazing Spider-Man No. 1 from 1963 is set to be sold at auction, with bids already reaching six figures. The comic, considered the "world’s greatest copy," is in near mint/mint condition with a grading of 9.8 out of 10 from Certified Guaranty Company. It is part of Heritage Auctions’ Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction, which features one of the best Silver Age collections ever discovered. The current bid for the Spider-Man comic stands at US$220,000. Additionally, the auction includes a rare copy of Superman No. 1, considered one of the world’s finest copies.

Public Companies: Heritage Auctions (N/A), Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) (N/A)
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Factuality Level: 8
Justification: The article provides specific details about the auction of a well-preserved copy of The Amazing Spider-Man No. 1 and its current bid. It also mentions the grading of the comic and provides information about the collection it came from. The article includes information about another comic, Superman No. 1, that is also being sold at the auction. Overall, the article provides factual information about the auction and the comics being sold.

Noise Level: 3
Justification: The article provides information about an upcoming auction of rare comic books, including a well-preserved copy of The Amazing Spider-Man No. 1. It mentions the current bid for the comic and compares it to the sale of another first issue of The Amazing Spider-Man. It also mentions the sale of a rare copy of Superman No. 1. However, the article lacks analysis, scientific rigor, and actionable insights. It is primarily a news report about the auction and does not delve into any long-term trends or consequences of the sales.

Financial Relevance: No
Financial Markets Impacted: No

Presence of Extreme Event: No
Nature of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating of the Extreme Event: No
Justification: The article is about the auction of a well-preserved comic book, which does not pertain to financial topics or describe any extreme events.

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