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Steve Ditko - Amazing Spider-Man #31, p. 8 (Marvel, 1965)

Location: Ditko, Steve
Artist: Steve Ditko (All)

Location: Ditko, Steve
Title: Steve Ditko - Amazing Spider-Man #31, p. 8 (Marvel, 1965)*
Artist: Steve Ditko (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NO
Views: 6764
Likes on CAF: 15
Favorited on CAF: 4
Comments: 21
Added to Site: 1/20/2007

There's a reason why this page sold for significantly more than any other (besides the splash) when ASM #31 was broken up at auction in 2006 - there's only one single page that introduces two of the most important characters in the title's history, Harry Osborn and Gwen Stacy. I confess that, when I re-read the old Lee/Ditko Spidey stories, I generally skip over the Spidey scenes and focus on the drama in Peter's life that made his character so sympathetic and relatable to generations; Peter's first day at Empire State University is more memorable to me than any of his early super-villain battles!

Both Gwen and Harry have, of course, appeared extensively in comics since 1965, both in the Marvel and Ultimate Marvel universes, as well as in the Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man film franchises. Between her portrayal by Bryce Dallas Howard (in Spider-Man 3) and by Emma Stone as Peter Parker's love interest in two subsequent Spidey films, as well as her star turn in the popular Spider-Gwen series (and in the critically-acclaimed 2018 animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), Gwen Stacy in particular has become extremely popular with a whole new generation of comic book readers and film-goers alike. Harry Osborn (played by James Franco) also appeared in all three films of the original Spider-Man trilogy as well as in one of the subsequent films (played by Dane DeHaan).

Just a very memorable and important piece of the Spidey mythos!

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George O Member Since 2004

Posted On 1/20/2007

incredible page! congrats!

Stefan H Member Since 2003

Posted On 5/9/2007

Ditko, PP, Flash, Harry, and GWEN, You must be a very, very happy collector.

Arts Jluc Member Since 2006

Posted On 7/1/2007

Gwen dessinée par Ditko est très belle même si je la préfère dessinée par Romita sr. Superb piece...congrats !

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006

Posted On 9/24/2007

As the owner of a non-Spidey ASM page myself, I'd like to say that your THREE historical pages show all the reasons we ever cared for poor old Peter Parker and therefore his alter-ego. In three incredible pages we get familial obligations, guilt, nerd-hood, school, failure, bullying and the seeds of future love. And that first panel of Gwen reminds me of Veronica Lake and has a quality similar to Wally Wood, yet still pure Ditko.

Mike W Member Since 2007

Posted On 10/17/2007

Another Grail!!!

LB Jefferies Member Since 2003

Posted On 2/7/2010

Who needs Spidey? Beautiful page

Nick Katradis Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/13/2010

Gene, a truly classic, historic page! The genius that was Ditko! It is such a pity that Ditko chose not to cash in on his creation of the greatest superhero to ever see print since 1938 (the guy with the cape)!

Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004

Posted On 9/2/2011

caramba carambita...a holy grail !

Colorado Kid Member Since 2007

Posted On 10/6/2011

Historic is right--congrats Gene!

PHILIPPE VIENNE Member Since 2012

Posted On 7/17/2013

simply beautiful!!!natural talent of steve ditko!!!

Michel Maillot Member Since 2005

Posted On 10/31/2013

But where is page 9 ? Just kidding, I wish I could have only one of these fabulous pages. Congratulations.

Emanuele Peveri Member Since 2011

Posted On 6/11/2016

What a gem. Precious and delightful!

Mark Howland Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/2/2017

Agreed on the mythos. And the importance. Great page!

Terry Doyle Member Since 2004

Posted On 10/8/2017

I always preferred Gwen over MJ, so this one to my mind is just as important as the red-head's full appearance under Romita. The soap opera elements of the early ASM books under Ditko can frequently be more entertaining than the costumed exploits of Spidey. Terrific example!

West Stephan Member Since 2007

Posted On 1/9/2019

Excellent page! I need to find a page from this issue.

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 1/18/2019

Excellent page! I don't even care that there's no Spidey in costume! I love pages focusing on Peter's personal life.

Nils E Member Since 2014

Posted On 3/15/2020

Love the sixties hair styles

Peter Sullivan Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/1/2022

You just cut out panel six and send it to me. I will settle for that one!

CJ Design Member Since 2018

Posted On 4/25/2023

Yea, No big deal...only the issue where Gwen and Harry are intoduced. I'm not worthy to even look at this! 😱

Peter R Member Since 2006

Posted On 12/14/2023

The moody depth of feeling in the top tier is first-class Ditko ASM and is what set this title above all comers. Combine this with the introduction of 2 key players in the greatest comic melodrama of all time and you have something truly spectacular!

Jeff Sharpe Member Since 2003

Posted On 4/27/2026

Incredible page! I'm re-reading the Ditko run,(again and again), and agree that the it's the dramatic moments that stand out.

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Steve Ditko - Amazing Spider-Man #31, p. 8 (Marvel, 1965)

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