The Amazing Spider-Man #18 (1964) – CGC 6.0 Ned Leeds Key

The Amazing Spider-Man #18 (1964) Used — CGC 6.0 – CGC 6.0 Ned Leeds Key

This 1964 Silver Age issue of The Amazing Spider-Man is the first appearance of Ned Leeds, presented here as a CGC-certified 6.0 copy with Cream to Off-White Pages. Its CGC label also notes appearances by the Fantastic Four and Sandman, with Daredevil and Avengers cameos, giving this issue notable crossover interest alongside its place in Steve Ditko and Stan Lee’s early Spider-Man run.

Key Details

• Title: The Amazing Spider-Man
• Issue: #18
• Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
• Year: 1964
• Era: Silver Age
• Condition: Used — CGC 6.0
• Page Quality: Cream to Off-White Pages
• Certification Number: 4774812005
• Cover Artist: Steve Ditko
• Key Significance: First appearance of Ned Leeds; Fantastic Four and Sandman appearances; Daredevil and Avengers cameos, as stated on the CGC label.
• Featured Characters: Spider-Man, Ned Leeds, Fantastic Four, Sandman, Daredevil and Avengers

Why It Matters

Issue #18 has lasting collector gravity as an early Silver Age Spider-Man issue with the first appearance of Ned Leeds, a character whose later place in Spider-Man history gives the debut added significance. The CGC-noted appearances and cameos broaden its appeal to Marvel crossover collectors, while the Ditko cover and interior art place it firmly within the foundational Lee-and-Ditko run. A certified mid-grade copy offers a clearly documented way to collect this early-series key.

Creators

• Writer: Stan Lee
• Pencils / Cover: Steve Ditko
• Interior Artist: Steve Ditko

Collector Notes

• CGC-certified 6.0 with Cream to Off-White Pages; certification number 4774812005.
• Steve Ditko’s cover art represents the distinctive visual language of early Amazing Spider-Man.
• Key issue significance includes the first appearance of Ned Leeds, with additional appearances and cameos noted on the CGC label.
• A strong fit for Silver Age Spider-Man collectors, Ned Leeds character collectors and fans building the Lee-and-Ditko run.
• Its early-series status and crossover interest give this certified copy enduring relevance in Marvel collections.

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