Lot 148: Large Format Canvas Print of The Amazing Spider-Man Issue Number 40
A large-format decorative wall art piece consisting of a canvas print stretched over a wooden frame. The artwork reproduces the cover of The Amazing Spider-Man issue number 40, originally published by Marvel Comics Group with a cover date of September 1966. The illustration, originally by artist John Romita Sr., depicts Spider-Man in a dynamic pose over a defeated Green Goblin against a background of yellow and orange flames. The print includes several legible textual elements from the original comic layout: the title The Amazing Spider-Man in large stylized lettering, a caption box reading SPIDEY SAVES THE DAY!, and a headline box at the right edge stating THE END OF THE GREEN GOBLIN!. The top left corner features a printed seal for the APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY and the number 10, while the bottom left includes a MARVEL COMICS GROUP logo and a 12c price mark. The top right corner shows the issue number 40 and the month SEPT. The design wraps around the edges of the wooden stretcher bars.
Condition report:
The item is in good overall condition. There is a visible white circular scuff mark or surface loss located on the right-hand side of the canvas within the light blue background area (photo 1). The canvas is tightly stretched, and the printed colours remain vibrant. No other significant tears, holes, or structural damage to the wooden frame are visible.
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