Vintage Spider-Man comic books, even ones in poor condition, can still bring dizzying prices at auction, as was proven in Bruneau & Co.s Comic, TCG, Toy & Sports Auction held Dec. 11, online and live at its Cranston, R.I., gallery. Two early 1960s comics featuring Spidey, one graded CGC 1.0 and the other CGC 2.0, brought a combined $36,562. The top lot of the 545-lot sale was a copy of Marvel Comics Amazing Fantasy #15 from August 1962, featuring the origin and first appearance of Spider-Man and the first appearance of Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Despite its CGC grade of 1.0, bidders saw it for what it was: a great entry-level copy to the undisputed fan favorite book from the Silver Age of comics. It sold for $25,000. Marvel Comics, quickly realizing it had a winner on its hands, gave Spider-Man his own comic in March 1963 with Amazing Spider-Man #1. The book featured the first appearance of J. Jonah Jameson and Chameleon, the first Fantastic Four crossover. It also retold the origin of Spider-Man. The copy sold, graded CGC 2.0, had tape on the cover and inside, but still rose to $11,562. The comic market closed out 2021 strong, said Travis Landry, a Bruneau & Co. auctioneer and the firms director of pop culture. Internet bidding was provided by LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com, Bidsquare.com, bidLIVE.Bruneauandco.com and the mobile app Bruneau & Co. All prices quoted include a 25-percent buyers premium. A copy of Marvel Comics Giant-Size X-Men #1 (Summer 1975), featuring the first appearance of the new X-Men and second full appearance of Wolverine, graded CGC 9.2, realized $9,375. A copy of Marvel Comics Incredible Hulk #180 (October 1974), featuring the first appearance of Wolverine in cameo on the last page, plus a Wendigo appearance, graded CGC 9.6, hit $8,438. Sports memorabilia was highlighted by 1930s-era Goudey baseball cards. A 1933 Goudy Babe Ruth card #149, graded BVG 2, gaveled for $8,125; a 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth card #53, graded BVG 2, fetched $7,188; and a 1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig card #92, graded BVG 4, made $4,500. While it was not the largest section by lot count, the collection of early tin toys was fantastic, observed Kevin Bruneau, Bruneau & Cos president and an auctioneer. They all came out of one estate in Ware, Mass. They were the ladys mothers toys. The Fischer clown was one toy we might not see again for a very long time. The rare, early 20th century German Fischer tin clown tricycle windup toy, graded C8, went for $2,875, despite not being in working condition. The paint presented very well, with only minor areas of scratching, stated Bruneau, while the tin lithography showed slightly darker from age. Otherwise, it was a great example of a scarce and early toy. To learn more, call Bruneau & Co. at 401-533-9980.