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John Romita Amazing Spider-man #49 Cover Art Sells for $167,300

As the contemporary comics landscape crumbles, prices for classic comic art continue to escalate.

By Adrian Pocobelli | August 29, 2011    |   
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The original artwork to the cover of Amazing Spider-man #49 by famed Spidey artist John Romita has sold for an impressive $167,300 at Heritage Auctions.  According to Bleeding Cool, the art was created in a large format, which is apparently rarer, adding a further premium to its perceived value. The sale demonstrates the ongoing resilience in the bull market for original comic art. 

Via Bleeding Cool.

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