Iconic Spider-Man #50 Splash Page by Romita Sells for Record $88,500

Iconic Spider-Man #50 Splash Page by Romita Sells for Record $88,500

It is considered one of the defining moments of the Marvel Universe: a dejected Peter Parker throwing his costume in the trash, attempting to leave his life as Spider-Man behind.

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By bgharcourt - Dec 19, 2010 10:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Marvel Comics
Source: Bleeding Cool.com

The climactic splash page from the classic 1967 tale written by Stan Lee and drawn by John Romita for Spider-Man #50, an issue famously titled “Spider-Man No More!” sold at auction on December 17 for $88,500.

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RedKnight
RedKnight - 12/20/2010, 1:52 AM
I remember that story well!! One of those images that stay with you!! Awesome pic!!!
marvel72
marvel72 - 12/20/2010, 4:05 AM
amazing!,i always wanted to own original artwork by alex ross.
Grimm
Grimm - 12/20/2010, 7:34 PM
incredible... if I only knew what I had in old comics before I got rid of them... one of my lifes biggest regrets.
Shaman
Shaman - 12/21/2010, 6:59 AM
The old man was leagues better than his son. I really... REALLY [frick]ing hate Jr's art.
thomas2371
thomas2371 - 12/23/2010, 3:41 PM
RedKnight, It really is 'one of those images that stay with you'. Remember when Raimi paid tribute to this shot in Spiderman 2? I had an immediate flashback to this page.
thomas2371
thomas2371 - 12/23/2010, 3:42 PM
RedKnight, It really is 'one of those images that stay with you'. Remember when Raimi paid tribute to this shot in Spiderman 2? I had an immediate flashback to this page.
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