Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual comic books

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3788900002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Sinister Six (Doctor Octopus, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Mysterio, Sandman, and the Vulture) in a new 41-page story, "The Sinister Six!" Script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Octopus organizes the Sinister Six, composed of other Spider-Man Villains; They capture Betty Brant and Aunt May and force Spider-Man to rescue them. Cameos by the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Iron Man, Giant Man, and the Wasp. Lots of back-up features (all art by Ditko): 14 pages of pin-ups (Spider-Man's most famous foes); 9-page "The Secrets of Spider-Man"; 3-page "How Stan Lee and Steve Ditko Create Spider-Man!"; and other miscellaneous pin-ups. Giant 76-page issue! Most of this issue reprinted in Marvel Tales # 150. 76 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 2 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4388997004

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Doctor Strange guest stars in an all-new 20-page story, "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Xandu sends his two henchmen to retrieve half of the Wand of Watoomb from Dr. Strange; Spider-Man mistakes the henchmen for burglars and tries to stop them, leading to a team up between Spider-Man and Dr. Strange to stop Xandu's plan. Spider-Man, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man rescues John Jameson, J. Jonah Jameson's son, from his malfunctioning space capsule; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 1. The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When Peter Parker discovers some alien modifications to a professor's radio he tracks down a group of aliens with plans to take over the Earth; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 2. Marked for Destruction by Dr. Doom!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Doom tries to trick Spider-Man into helping him defeat the Fantastic Four. Ditko also provides 5 pages of new pin-ups (Spider-Man's famous foes). Finally, there are three reprints from Amazing Spider-Man 1 ("Spider-Man"), 2 ("The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!"), and 5 ("Marked for Destruction by Dr. Doom!"). Giant 76-page special! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 167. 76 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 3 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4388997005

Cover pencils by John Romita and Steve Ditko, inks by Mike Esposito and Steve Ditko. Spidey faces the Avengers and the Hulk in a new 21-page story, "To Become an Avenger!", script by Stan Lee, layouts by John Romita Sr., pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mickey Demeo; The Avengers decide to ask Spider-Man to join the team but first he has to complete a test to prove himself; Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 181. The test is to capture the Hulk. Turning Point, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Betty's brother has gotten himself into trouble with gambling debts and Betty is forced to help in Doc Ock's plot to break Blackie Gaxton out of prison to keep her sibling alive; Spider-Man interrupts the escape and Blackie shoots Bennett during the conflict; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 11. Unmasked by Dr. Octopus, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter has the 24 hour flu when Doc Ock captures Betty Brant in hopes of luring Spider-Man into battle; Ock beats the sick web-head and unmasks him, but everyone thinks it is just Peter trying to be brave by impersonating Spidey; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 12. 76 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 15 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0807680001

"Spider-Man: Threat or Menace?" Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. The dynamic art tandem that took the Daredevil series to new heights in the early 1980's teams up to bring Spider-Man and the Punisher together again! But this time the web-slinger and the gun-toting vigilante are not facing the likes of Jigsaw or the Hitman! Their adversary is a certain six-armed super-villain...planning nothing less than the murder of five million people! The Punisher takes the first shot at Dr. Octopus in the city morgue! And later on the wondrous wall-crawler takes the last one at the Daily Bugle! Can Spidey get the story to press before Doc Ock? An excellent annual! Second feature: "Just How Strong Is...Spider-Man?" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Gruenwald (layouts) and Bob Layton (finishes). The heroes of the Marvel Universe are ranked in order of their physical strength. The first tier consists of the Hulk, Hercules, Thor, Wonder Man, and Iron Man. The Thing and the Sub-Mariner headline the second tier. Spider-Man is in the third tier. This may be the first such "power ranking" attempted...thus making it a landmark backup feature. Third feature: "Peter Parker's Apartment!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Marie Severin and Terry Austin. One-page illustration of Peter's Chelsea apartment correcting the errors in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 13. Fourth feature: "A Gallery of Spider-Man's Most Famous Foes!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Keith Pollard, Greg LaRocque, and Frank Giacoia. 4 pages of pin-ups featuring the Man-Wolf, Jackal, Punisher, and Tarantula. (Notes: Dr. Octopus previously appeared in Captain America 259. The Punisher appears next in Daredevil 181 & 182. This story was reprinted in the trade paperback The Sensational Spider-Man (1988); and also in the (1994) Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 16 CBCS 9.0 SS Jim Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 3/26/2022. Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-1BACAAE-001

"Who's That Lady?" First appearance of the second Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau. Guest-starring the Avengers and the Thing. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. It's the dazzling debut of the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau)! After gaining her powers in a freak accident on an offshore oil rig, the New Orleans native needs help controlling her awesome new abilities! Monica travels to New York City in hopes of finding the Fantastic Four! But she bumps into the Spectacular Spider-Man first! After eluding the web-slinger, Captain Marvel zooms to the Baxter Building! However, Ben Grimm can only offer moral support, so he sends the distressed captain to Avengers Mansion! Once there Shell-head and the Wasp attempt to stabilize Captain Marvel's runaway powers, but the wall-crawler inadvertently interferes! Is the new Captain Marvel's superhero career going to be over...before it even starts? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Liz (Allan) Osborn. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. First backup feature: "The Many Loves of Peter Parker" One-page breakdown of the various loves of Peter Parker's life. Second backup feature: "The Daily Bugle" One-page illustration of the cast of characters at the Daily Bugle. (Note: Captain Marvel appears next in Avengers 227.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 16 FN 6.0

"Who's That Lady?" First appearance of the second Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau. Guest-starring the Avengers and the Thing. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. It's the dazzling debut of the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau)! After gaining her powers in a freak accident on an offshore oil rig, the New Orleans native needs help controlling her awesome new abilities! Monica travels to New York City in hopes of finding the Fantastic Four! But she bumps into the Spectacular Spider-Man first! After eluding the web-slinger, Captain Marvel zooms to the Baxter Building! However, Ben Grimm can only offer moral support, so he sends the distressed captain to Avengers Mansion! Once there Shell-head and the Wasp attempt to stabilize Captain Marvel's runaway powers, but the wall-crawler inadvertently interferes! Is the new Captain Marvel's superhero career going to be over...before it even starts? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Liz (Allan) Osborn. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. First backup feature: "The Many Loves of Peter Parker" One-page breakdown of the various loves of Peter Parker's life. Second backup feature: "The Daily Bugle" One-page illustration of the cast of characters at the Daily Bugle. (Note: Captain Marvel appears next in Avengers 227.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 18 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289AACD-001

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"The Scorpion Takes a Bride!" Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Bob Layton and Jackson Guice. Cover by Ron Frenz and Jackson Guice. The publisher of the Daily Bugle is taking the plunge! J. Jonah Jameson and Dr. Marla Madison announce their plans to get married! But after hearing the joyous news, an uninvited guest plots to ruin the happy day! The Scorpion! Max Gargan still seeks revenge against Jonah for turning him into a monster many years ago! After escaping from a psychiatric hospital, the Scorpion abducts John Jameson and then stalks Marla! A while later the sinister super-villain corners Jonah, Marla, and John. The end seems near for the Jameson trio. But a red and blue savior arrives just in time! Can the Spectacular Spider-Man reject the Scorpion's deadly reprisal? Cameo appearances by Captain Jean DeWolff, Joe Robertson, and Betty Brant Leeds. (Note: The Scorpion returns in Amazing Spider-Man 318.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 26 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-122

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"Fortune and Steel" Guest-starring the New Warriors. Part 1 of the Hero Killers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Scott McDaniel. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Acting on separate tips; the web-slinger, Nova, Night Thrasher, and Namorita converge on Fortune, New Jersey to stop a potential catastrophe! A shadowy organization called Target Technologies plans to test a wave cannon on the city's population! But fortunately after wading through several henchmen, the heroes disable the powerful weapon and prevent the disaster! Later that night the web-slinger, Nova, and Namorita infiltrate Target Technologies' headquarters complex! But this time more formidable foes await: the Dreadnoughts! It's going to be a long night for the New Warriors and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer, Speedball, Auric, Silver, and the Sphinx. First backup story: "First Kill!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Bruce Jones. Venom meets the alien symbiote for the first time. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Second backup story: "The Wronged Man" Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Scott Koling. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Solo battles terrorists in Italy. Third backup story: "Making the Grade" Script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich. Art by Aaron Lopresti. The wall-crawler chats up the Looter about his many past foes. Fourth backup story: "Now Strikes the Lightmaster!" Part 1 of Evil's Light. Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Vince Evans. Inks by Don Hudson. The Lightmaster battles Cloak and kidnaps Dagger. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. (Note: Splash page art by Scott McDaniel and Keith Williams.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 26 CBCS 9.8 SS Lopresti/ De La Rosa

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Aaron Lopresti and Sam De La Rosa on 2/29/2020 Direct Edition

Label #20-0E0F837-003

"Fortune and Steel" Guest-starring the New Warriors. Part 1 of the Hero Killers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Scott McDaniel. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Acting on separate tips; the web-slinger, Nova, Night Thrasher, and Namorita converge on Fortune, New Jersey to stop a potential catastrophe! A shadowy organization called Target Technologies plans to test a wave cannon on the city's population! But fortunately after wading through several henchmen, the heroes disable the powerful weapon and prevent the disaster! Later that night the web-slinger, Nova, and Namorita infiltrate Target Technologies' headquarters complex! But this time more formidable foes await: the Dreadnoughts! It's going to be a long night for the New Warriors and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer, Speedball, Auric, Silver, and the Sphinx. First backup story: "First Kill!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Bruce Jones. Venom meets the alien symbiote for the first time. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Second backup story: "The Wronged Man" Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Scott Koling. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Solo battles terrorists in Italy. Third backup story: "Making the Grade" Script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich. Art by Aaron Lopresti. The wall-crawler chats up the Looter about his many past foes. Fourth backup story: "Now Strikes the Lightmaster!" Part 1 of Evil's Light. Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Vince Evans. Inks by Don Hudson. The Lightmaster battles Cloak and kidnaps Dagger. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. (Note: Splash page art by Scott McDaniel and Keith Williams.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.25.