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Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $333.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #19-2E984FC-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.99) will be charged at checkout.

"Make Way for Medusa!" Guest-starring Medusa. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The inhuman with the living red hair comes to New York City! Medusa is on a mission from Black Bolt to see how regular everyday people might relate to the Inhumans -- if they choose to rejoin society someday. Unfortunately, one of the first persons Madame Medusa meets...is the CEO of a hair spray company! The duplicitous executive tricks Spider-Man and Medusa into fighting one another (as shown on the fantastic cover) -- to support his advertising campaign! Eventually, the web-slinger and Medusa realize what's happening...and they turn the tables on the shady CEO. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Norman Osborn, and Harry Osborn. (Notes: Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine) #1 was also published this month. The letters page includes a letter from Mark Lamberti -- long-time friend of Lone Star Comics. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #45.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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"Crisis on the Campus!" Part 1 of 3. Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The students are restless on the Empire State University campus. The old exhibit hall is being repurposed into an alumni center instead of a low-rent dormitory. And the student body -- including Randy Robertson -- is not happy about it. In the meantime before the exhibit hall closes, it will display one final item: a petrified clay tablet. The priceless tablet is said to hold an ancient secret in its hieroglyphics. And a certain Big Apple crime boss wants the tablet very badly! When the Kingpin learns that student protestors are taking over the exhibit hall, he makes his move to steal the tablet! But the large crime lord doesn't know that Spider-Man's alter ego is a student at ESU. So, when the Kingpin storms the exhibit hall, the web-slinger is right behind him! Can the wall-crawler keep the students safe and the tablet secure...while clashing with the Kingpin? Cameo 36 pgs. appearances by Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Gwen Stacy, Aunt May, and Anna Watson. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #51.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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First appearances of Silvermane and Man-Mountain Marko in "The Web Closes!" Plot by John Buscema and John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Spider-Man is in hot pursuit of the ancient clay tablet! And he receives atip from Captain Stacy -- that the Shocker's girlfriend may have it. The wall-crawler rushes to her apartment, but a new super-villain is already there: Man-Mountain Marko! The Maggia sent Marko to get the petrified tablet...and nobody is going to stop him! The web-slinger tries his best,but the raging bull grabs the tablet and takes it to his boss: Silvermane. Why does Silvermane want the tablet? And why does he need Dr. Curt Connors' help? Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Caesar Cicero, Joe Robertson, Randy Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics historian Peter Sanderson and comics writer J.M. DeMatteis, respectively. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #54.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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Last 12¢ cover price. "If This Be Bedlam!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. With his family held captive by the Maggia, Dr. Curt Connors must do the bidding of Silvermane! The elderly crime boss demandsthat Dr. Connors unlock the mystery of the petrified tablet -- which might be related to the mystical fountain of youth (of Ponce de León fame). In the meantime across Manhattan, the web-slinger frantically searches for the Connors family. He follows a lead to Caesar Cicero's office...and a fiercegun battle erupts! While Spider-Man is dodging bullets from the Maggia, will Dr. Connors have a breakthrough with the ancient tablet? Cameo appearances by Man-Mountain Marko, Martha Connors, Billy Connors, Harry Osborn, and Gwen Stacy. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #55.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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"The Lizard Lives!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by John Buscema. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The Lethal Lizard is on the loose in New York City! And Dr. Connors' alter-ego has only one thing on his reptilian mind: destroy Spider-Man! Peter Parker knows that a ferocious fight against the Lizard awaits him, so he takes a moment to visit Gwen Stacy before searching for his scaled adversary. A while later on the East Side, the Lizard ambushes the web-slinger! And their dazzling donnybrook begins! However when the Lizard wraps his tail around the wall-crawler's neck -- it looks like curtains for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Martha Connors, Billy Connors, and the Human Torch. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #57.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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"The Lizard Lives!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by John Buscema. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The Lethal Lizard is on the loose in New York City! And Dr. Connors' alter-ego has only one thing on his reptilian mind: destroy Spider-Man! Peter Parker knows that a ferocious fight against the Lizard awaits him, so he takes a moment to visit Gwen Stacy before searching for his scaled adversary. A while later on the East Side, the Lizard ambushes the web-slinger! And their dazzling donnybrook begins! However when the Lizard wraps his tail around the wall-crawler's neck -- it looks like curtains for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Martha Connors, Billy Connors, and the Human Torch. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #57.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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First appearances of Richard Fisk and Vanessa Fisk in "The Schemer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. A new crime boss bursts on the scene in New York City: The Schemer! And his one goal is to take over the Kingpin's criminal empire! Whoa, the Schemer is either very brave or very foolish to go head-to-head with the Kingpin of crime. Meanwhile, after giving Flash Thompson a send-off for his return trip to Vietnam; Peter and Gwen are almost hit by a truck -- while walking along the sidewalk! The web-slinger is enraged when he learns that the accident was caused by the Schemer's men. And he vows to make the novice villain pay! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Betty Brant,Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #64. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 574,910; average paid circulation 372,352.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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Death of Captain Stacy in "And Death Shall Come!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. It's the third and final showdown between Doctor Octopus and the Amazing Spider-Man...in just as many days! However this time thewall-crawler has a special surprise for Doc Ock -- that might foul up his control of his mechanical arms! When the web-slinger and Dr. Octopus meet again in a rooftop clash, a crowd gathers below. Tragically, Doc Ock knocks the chimney off the roof...and it falls toward a young boy! However inheroic fashion, Captain Stacy saves the boy, but at a terrible cost to himself. Spider-Man rushes to help Gwen's father, but Captain Stacy's fate has been sealed. A sorrowful ending for all. Cameo appearances by GwenStacy and Harry Osborn. (Notes: This Lee-Kane-Romita masterpiece was reprinted in Marvel Tales #71. The Spider-Man Death & Destiny (2000) limited series (by Lee Weeks) expands upon the aftermath of Captain Stacy's death.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $170.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #21-1EAEE22-039 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.10) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"To Smash A Spider!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by John Romita. The family and friends of Captain George Stacy are in a state of disbelief following his tragic death. And after his funeral, the blame game for his demise begins in earnest. Gwen blames Spider-Man. And of course J. Jonah Jameson does too. A sleazy political rival of Captain Stacy -- named Sam Bullit -- takes advantage of the situation by starting a political campaign centered on capturing Spider-Man. And to make matters worse...Gwen volunteers to work on the campaign! What in the world can Peter Parker do...to save both his reputation and his relationship? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Harry Osborn. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #72.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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"The Lady and the Prowler!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita. Cover by John Romita. Hobie Brown is keeping up with current events...and wonders if he got duped by Spider-Man -- when he did the web-slinger a favor a few weeks ago (in Amazing Spider-Man #87). In order to get answers, Hobie suits up again as the Prowler and starts looking for the web-spinner. Eventually, he finds him. And as shown on the cover, Spider-Man and the Prowler settle their differences at the bottom of an elevator shaft! Meanwhile, Gwen Stacy decides to leave New York...and go live with her aunt and uncle in England. But maybe Peter can change her mind at the airport...if he can reach her in time! First appearance of Arthur Stacy. Cameo appearances by Mindy Brown and Nancy Stacy. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #74.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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Not approved by the Comics Code Authority. "The Goblin's Last Gasp!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Green Goblin bursts into Peter and Harry's apartment ready to finish the web-slinger! But when Norman Osborn sees his comatose son, he quickly flees! Is Harry the goblin's primary weakness? A while later after trashing a trio of drug dealers, Spider-Man takes to the rooftops to find the goblin. And when he does, their final battle of the silver age commences! The Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Green Goblin! An outstanding three-part story! Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Green Goblin returns in the classic Amazing Spider-Man 121. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #79.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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"The Spider of the Man?" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's the 100th anniversary issue of the Amazing Spider-Man title -- with an all-time cover! Peter Parker wants to live a normal life with Gwen Stacy. But he doesn't think he can as long as he has his spider-powers. So, with that thought in mind, the young scientist creates a special potion -- which he believes will eliminate his remarkable abilities. After Peter drinks the potion, he lies down to sleep. And when he wakes up...he gets the biggest shock of his amazing life! Flashback cameos by Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Gwen Stacy, and Captain Stacy. (Notes: There have been many homages to John Romita's classic cover including the covers to Marvel Tales 100, Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) 100B, and Peter Parker (2017) #1EBAY. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #14 and Marvel Tales 253.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $195.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Vampire at Large!" Double-Sized issue. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Amazing Spider-Man is on the ropes against the Living Vampire! The web-slinger (with his six arms) needs a miracle to survive the fangs of Morbius! And shockingly, he gets one -- that's crazy, green, and covered in scales: the Lethal Lizard! After a wild free-for-all, the wall-crawler and the Lizard drive Morbius out of Dr. Connors' summer home on Long Island. But they can't let the Living Vampire roam around New York City unchecked. Plus, the unlikely allies need a sample of Morbius' blood -- for the serum that might remove Peter Parker's extra arms! Wow, is this mission impossible for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Good luck to the web-spinner and the Lizard too! Origin of Morbius. Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. Flashback cameos by Martine Bancroft and Emil Nikos. (Notes: Morbius appears next in Marvel Team-Up #3. Morbius' name is misspelled on the cover. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 253.) 52 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $220.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.60) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Vampire at Large!" Double-Sized issue. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Amazing Spider-Man is on the ropes against the Living Vampire! The web-slinger (with his six arms) needs a miracle to survive the fangs of Morbius! And shockingly, he gets one -- that's crazy, green, and covered in scales: the Lethal Lizard! After a wild free-for-all, the wall-crawler and the Lizard drive Morbius out of Dr. Connors' summer home on Long Island. But they can't let the Living Vampire roam around New York City unchecked. Plus, the unlikely allies need a sample of Morbius' blood -- for the serum that might remove Peter Parker's extra arms! Wow, is this mission impossible for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Good luck to the web-spinner and the Lizard too! Origin of Morbius. Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. Flashback cameos by Martine Bancroft and Emil Nikos. (Notes: Morbius appears next in Marvel Team-Up #3. Morbius' name is misspelled on the cover. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 253.) 52 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 3.5 $98.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white Witnessed Signatures: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.94) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Vampire at Large!" Double-Sized issue. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Amazing Spider-Man is on the ropes against the Living Vampire! The web-slinger (with his six arms) needs a miracle to survive the fangs of Morbius! And shockingly, he gets one -- that's crazy, green, and covered in scales: the Lethal Lizard! After a wild free-for-all, the wall-crawler and the Lizard drive Morbius out of Dr. Connors' summer home on Long Island. But they can't let the Living Vampire roam around New York City unchecked. Plus, the unlikely allies need a sample of Morbius' blood -- for the serum that might remove Peter Parker's extra arms! Wow, is this mission impossible for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Good luck to the web-spinner and the Lizard too! Origin of Morbius. Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. Flashback cameos by Martine Bancroft and Emil Nikos. (Notes: Morbius appears next in Marvel Team-Up #3. Morbius' name is misspelled on the cover. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 253.) 52 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $115.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.45) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"The Spider Slayer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Harry Osborn is out of the hospital after receiving treatment for his drug addiction. And to welcome Harry back to his apartment, Peter and Aunt Maythrow a party for him! Many of Harry's friends attend including Gwen, Mary Jane, and Flash Thompson -- plus Harry's father Norman. Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson meets with Spencer Smythe across town. Is Professor Smythe cooking up another spider slayer? Yes he is! And right at dusk the new and improved spider slayer attacks the web-slinger! Will this spider slayer live up to its name? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Randy Robertson. (Notes: This issue is the first appearance of the spider slayer robot (Mark III) -- shaped like an actual spider. Spencer Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #58. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #84.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $100.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023. Centerfold detached. Label #24-0785CBD-014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Squash! Goes the Spider!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. After a tough battle vs. the spider slayer, the wall-crawler heads toward home and changes clothes on a nearby rooftop. But once he removes his mask, he notices a spy camera watching him! Did the camera catch Peter Parker's face? The web-slinger can't take a chance, so he makes a nifty synthetic mask to trick Professor Smythe! In the meantime, the professor prepares to take another run at Spider-Man with an even bigger spiderslayer! Is the second time going to be the charm? Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Harry Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, Gwen Stacy, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: Marvel Team-Up (1st series) #1 is also published this month. It becomes Spider-Man's second monthly title. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #85.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $125.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Spidey Smashes Through!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's the final confrontation between the Amazing Spider-Man and the spider slayer! Professor Smythe thinks he has all the bases covered, but the web-slinger has a plan -- to knock out both the spider slayer and its creator! And if Spider-Man emerges victorious, he'll have a few choice words for J. Jonah Jameson afterwards! What an awesome fight! In the meantime, Flash Thompson is in a troubled state of mind after returning from Vietnam. So hereaches out to Gwen Stacy for help. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Randy Robertson. (Notes: Professor Smythe returns with his next spider slayer in Amazing Spider-Man 150. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #86.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 5.5 $135.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Enter: Dr. Strange!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The web-slinger frantically swings through the city trying to pick up a signal from his spider tracer! The amazing one tossed the tracer on the tall man who abducted Flash last issue. So, find the tracer...find Flash! But instead, Spider-Man picks up a message from the Master of the Mystic Arts! Somehow Dr. Strange knows were Flash has been taken. The duo rushes to the location, and the battle to rescue Flash begins! Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Aunt May, and Sha Shan. (Notes: Spider-Man and Dr. Strange meet again in Marvel Team-Up #21. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #88.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $100.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

First appearance of the Gibbon in "The Birth of the Gibbon!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. On a Manhattan rooftop, the wall-crawler has a chance meeting with a man named Martin Blank. And after he talks with Spider-Man; the tall, lanky, and athletic Martin decides to become a superhero! But when Martin (in his ape costume) meets the web-slinger again, Spider-Man laughs at his offer to become partners, and Martin is hurt. And now the Gibbon is vulnerable to becoming partners...with someone else! Origin of the Gibbon. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, and Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: This story completes Stan Lee's extraordinary scripting run on the Amazing Spider-Man title -- which began with issue #1in 1963. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer David Michelinie. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #89.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $110.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.30) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Gang War, Shmang War! What I Want to Know Is...Who the Heck is Hammerhead?" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns), John Romita (finishes), and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler is caught in the middle of a gang war between Doctor Octopus and Hammerhead! Spider-Man doesn't know who the new crime boss is, but he inadvertently helps him by knocking out Doc Ock! Hammerhead is so impressed that he offers the web-spinner a chance to join his organization. However, there's no way Spider-Man would accept the offer...unless it would lead to finding Aunt May! What does Hammerhead know about May Parker's whereabouts? All roads lead north to Westchester for next issue's blockbuster finale! Origin of Hammerhead. First appearance (flashback cameo) of Dr. Jonas Harrow. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Gwen Stacy, Flash Thompson, and Professor Miles Warren. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #93.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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"The Vulture Hangs High!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. In spectacular style, the wondrous wall-crawler saves himself from his freefall after the Vulture dropped him in mid-air! And now back on terra firma, Peter Parker can dive into the murder mystery from last issue. When the web-slinger discovers that Adrian Toomes is still in prison, he knows that someone else has assumed the Vulture's identity -- and that someone is connected to Empire State University! After Spider-Man saves Mary Jane for a second time, he rushes to the ESU campus for the final flight of the new Vulture! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 105.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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First appearances of the Punisher and the Jackal in "The Punisher Strikes Twice!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. One of the landmark issues of the bronze age! The Punisher, the legendary gun-toting vigilante, makes his first appearance in the Marvel Universe! And his first target...is none other than your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! But before Frank Castle can locate the web-slinger, he needs directions from a mysterious new super-villain called the Jackal! Once the dastardly Jackal tells the sharpshooting anti-hero where to find the wall-crawler, the inaugural battle between the Punisher and the Amazing Spider-Man erupts! The first of many classic confrontations! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 134 (cameo) and 135. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 106 and again in Marvel Tales 209.) 36 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $110.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Roy Thomas on 3/11/2017. Label #18-089E087-007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.30) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover by John Romita Sr. The Molten Man Breaks Out!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Ned Leeds and Spider-Man are sickened by Molten Mans irradiated bursts; MJ finds out about Molten Mans past through her friend, Liz Allan; Who was Mark Raxton before he was a villain?; And what is he seeking from Spider-Man? Letters page has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 66 (General Ross). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 110. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by John Romita Sr. Second full appearance of the Punisher in "Shoot-Out in Central Park," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man finds himself in a shoot-out with Tarantula and Punisher after saving a cruise ship from hijacking; Peters friends grow suspicious about his double identity; Harry Osborn discovers Peters spider suit! Letter to the editor from Steve Saffel. The letters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 4: Thing (of the Fantastic Four). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 112 and 211. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 4.0 $65.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.95) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Madness Means...the Mindworm!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). The web-slinger's unbelievable ordeal with the Green Goblin is over. But Aunt May's nephew needs a new place to live after his apartment was destroyed! To that end Peter makes a phone call to his old high school rival: Flash Thompson! And surprisingly Flash has extra space in his Far Rockaway apartment! So, the wondrous wall-crawler is on his way to Long Island...and an unexpected rendezvous with the Mindworm! Keep your head on your shoulders Spidey! First appearance of the Mindworm. (Notes: The Mindworm returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 35. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) featuring Spider-Man. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #41 The Gladiator by John Romita Sr. and Frank Giacoia. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 115.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

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"Day of the Grizzly!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). Peter Parker finds a new place to live at 410 Chelsea Street! And when he stops by the Daily Bugle to tell his friends...the Grizzly attacks! Whoa, were did this 9-foot super-villain come from? There's no time for questions or answers as the web-slinger leaps into action! But the Grizzly is loaded for bear and then some! All the amazing one can do is save J. Jonah Jameson while the Grizzly escapes! However courtesy of the Jackal, the rematch is coming next issue! First appearance of the Grizzly. Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Liz Allan, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #42 Man-Wolf by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 116.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

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"Shattered by the Shocker!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. After his harrowing escape from the sewer system, the Spectacular Spider-Man itches for a rematch with the Shocker! And just a few days later the web-slinger gets his wish at the Con Ed power plant in Queens! The Shocker wants to black out the city! The wall-crawler wants to keep the lights burning! In grand fashion Spider-Man and the Shocker throw down the gauntlet (in more ways than one) until only the victor remains! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, and Doctor Octopus. (Notes: The bottom right panel on page 14 is a subtle indication that Dave Hunt inked the backgrounds. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #6 Conan the Barbarian by Barry Windsor-Smith. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 129.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Longest Hundred Yards!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. A group of criminals kidnap the young daughter of an ex-Empire State University (ESU) football star! The former jock turned scientist has developed a new crime-fighting computer that the underworld desperately wants! The dramatic exchange is set for the 50-yard line inside ESU's stadium! Will the wondrous wall-crawler come off the bench and save the day? It's 4th down and life to go! Appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Ned Leeds, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: The letters page features an article by assistant editor Roger Slifer explaining (or explaining away) the discrepancies in the Jackal storyline. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Peter Parker and Aunt May. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 130.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"Whodunit!" Script by Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by John Romita. In shocking fashion the co-developer of the Worldwide Habitual Offender database is found murdered in his research lab! And the task of finding the killer falls to none other than your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! The web-slinger scours the city searching for suspects! But the trail of clues leads back to the lab! Who is the killer? Who indeed! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 530,714; average paid circulation 273,773. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 132. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"And the Nightcrawler Came Prowling, Prowling" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Nightcrawler. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Someone is going around New York City impersonating the Punisher! The Amazing Spider-Man thinks the sniper might be Nightcrawler! While the new X-Man believes the shooter could be the web-slinger! First at Coney Island and later at the Roosevelt Island Tramway, Nightcrawler and the wall-crawler clash amid their mutual confusion! But the situation becomes crystal clear once the heroes find themselves in the crosshairs...of the real Punisher! The bullets fly next issue! Cameo appearances by the Punisher, Wolverine, Colossus, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue features the first meeting between Spider-Man and Nightcrawler. The web-slinger meets all of the new X-Men for the first time in Marvel Team-Up Annual 1. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 214.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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"Stegron Stalks the City!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. Rampaging dinosaurs interrupt Peter and Mary Jane's date at the Museum of Natural History! Wow, where did the ancient creatures come from?! Incredibly Stegron, the dinosaur man, has brought them back to life with stolen technology from SHIELD! However that's only half of the dinosaur man's sinister scheme! He also kidnaps young Billy Connors to force Dr. Connors to do his bidding! But the Stegosaurus-like villain has forgotten one thing: when you mess with the Connors...you get the Lizard! Cameo appearances by Martha Connors, Flash Thompson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Dr. Marla Madison. (Notes: Stegron previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 20. The Lizard formerly appeared in Giant-Size Spider-Man 5.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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"War of the Reptile-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's a classic three-way Christmas confrontation! The Lizard vs. Spider-Man vs. Stegron! The key to victory for the web-slinger is to get the Lethal Lizard (aka Dr. Connors) to fight with him...instead of against him! But the Lizard usually just wants to kill Spidey! In snowy Central Park, the three combatants and a pack of dinosaurs come together for a Jurassic-style rumble! Is a Christmas miracle in the offing for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? An uplifting issue! Cameo appearances by Martha Connors, Billy Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Dr. Marla Madison, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Stegron returns many years later in the Lethal Foes of Spider-Man (1993) Limited Series. The Lizard appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 33 & 34.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

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"War of the Reptile-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's a classic three-way Christmas confrontation! The Lizard vs. Spider-Man vs. Stegron! The key to victory for the web-slinger is to get the Lethal Lizard (aka Dr. Connors) to fight with him...instead of against him! But the Lizard usually just wants to kill Spidey! In snowy Central Park, the three combatants and a pack of dinosaurs come together for a Jurassic-style rumble! Is a Christmas miracle in the offing for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? An uplifting issue! Cameo appearances by Martha Connors, Billy Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Dr. Marla Madison, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Stegron returns many years later in the Lethal Foes of Spider-Man (1993) Limited Series. The Lizard appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 33 & 34.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

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"Stalked by the Spider-Slayer!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of Will-O'-the-Wisp. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by John Romita. With Dr. Marla Madison's new and improved spider-slayer, J. Jonah Jameson takes another run at capturing the wondrous wall-crawler! But in typical fashion, JJJ stumbles and bumbles in his attempt to subdue Spidey! In the meantime though, a new villain has come to New York City: Will-O'-the-Wisp! And the Wisp has unearthly electromagnetic powers! The spider-slayer is just the undercard for the amazing one! Will-O'-the-Wisp is the main event! First appearance of Dr. Bart Hamilton (aka the third Green Goblin). Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 555,709; average paid circulation 282,159.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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"Madness is all in the Mind!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (finishes), and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. Dr. Faustus has a new patient! The unwilling Amazing Spider-Man! After the web-slinger is exposed to Faustus' hallucinogenic smoke, he sees frightening apparitions of his enemies attacking! The good doctor quickly helps the wall-crawler recover and then orders Spidey to lead a clandestine mission into a federal research laboratory! Why? Because Dr. Faustus wants to contaminate the nation's supply of flu virus! Once the web-slinger breaks into the biolab, Faustus' triumph appears complete! Will the spectacular one come to his senses in time? Cameo appearances by Liz Allan, Mary Jane Watson, and the burglar. (Notes: Doctor Faustus previously appeared in Captain America 192. Dr. Faustus returns in the classic National Force storyline in Captain America 232-236. The initial subplot of Amazing Spider-Man 200 takes place in this issue. A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

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"Madness is all in the Mind!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (finishes), and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. Dr. Faustus has a new patient! The unwilling Amazing Spider-Man! After the web-slinger is exposed to Faustus' hallucinogenic smoke, he sees frightening apparitions of his enemies attacking! The good doctor quickly helps the wall-crawler recover and then orders Spidey to lead a clandestine mission into a federal research laboratory! Why? Because Dr. Faustus wants to contaminate the nation's supply of flu virus! Once the web-slinger breaks into the biolab, Faustus' triumph appears complete! Will the spectacular one come to his senses in time? Cameo appearances by Liz Allan, Mary Jane Watson, and the burglar. (Notes: Doctor Faustus previously appeared in Captain America 192. Dr. Faustus returns in the classic National Force storyline in Captain America 232-236. The initial subplot of Amazing Spider-Man 200 takes place in this issue. A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

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Pizzazz Variant, has centerfold subscription offer for "Pizzazz" Magazine. The Green Goblin (Harry Osborn) returns in "He Who Laughs Last...!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Tony DeZuniga. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

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"Who Was That Goblin I Saw You With?" Part 5 of 5. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. This is it! The awesome conclusion to the five-part goblin saga! At Radio City Music Hall, the Green Goblin emerges triumphant! And the devious purple and green villain flies to an incinerating plant in Brooklyn to throw the unconscious web-slinger into a smokestack! But the spectacular one wakes up just in time! And the final donnybrook between the Green Goblin and the Amazing Spider-Man begins! The wall-crawler is in control of the battle...until a second goblin arrives on the scene! What?! Who? The web-slinger watches in shock as the battle of the goblins unfolds! Can Harry Osborn exorcise the demons of his past? And somehow return to a normal life? An uplifting story! Final appearance of Dr. Bart Hamilton. Cameo appearances by Silvermane, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Liz Allan. Flashback cameos by Harry Osborn and the Spider-clone. (Notes: More than a decade passes before Harry Osborn becomes the Green Goblin again in Amazing Spider-Man 312. The incinerating plant in this story is the same one where the web-slinger disposed of his clone in Amazing Spider-Man 151. Silvermane returns in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 2. This issue concludes Len Wein's terrific two-and-a-half year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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"Mayhem by Moonlight!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Bob McLeod. J. Jonah Jameson desperately searches for clues in the kidnapping of his son John! Fearing the worst the stressed out publisher of the Daily Bugle brings every resource to bear! While studying the facts, Joe Robertson realizes that the mysterious kidnapper may have a vendetta against not only Jonah, but the web-slinger too! Jonah doesn't care about Spider-Man though, he only wants to see his son again! And as shown on the terrific cover, J. Jonah Jameson will be reunited with his son! But will it be John the man...or the Man-Wolf? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Dr. Marla Madison, and Professor Spencer Smythe. (Notes: The web-slinger previously battled the Man-Wolf in Marvel Team-Up 37. This is one of only three issues John Byrne drew for the Amazing Spider-Man title (1st series): issues 189, 190, and 206.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

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"Mayhem by Moonlight!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Bob McLeod. J. Jonah Jameson desperately searches for clues in the kidnapping of his son John! Fearing the worst the stressed out publisher of the Daily Bugle brings every resource to bear! While studying the facts, Joe Robertson realizes that the mysterious kidnapper may have a vendetta against not only Jonah, but the web-slinger too! Jonah doesn't care about Spider-Man though, he only wants to see his son again! And as shown on the terrific cover, J. Jonah Jameson will be reunited with his son! But will it be John the man...or the Man-Wolf? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Dr. Marla Madison, and Professor Spencer Smythe. (Notes: The web-slinger previously battled the Man-Wolf in Marvel Team-Up 37. This is one of only three issues John Byrne drew for the Amazing Spider-Man title (1st series): issues 189, 190, and 206.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

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"Wanted for Murder: Spider-Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. The publisher of the Daily Bugle is in a state of rage following the presumed death of his son last issue! And J. Jonah Jameson puts all the blame on the amazing one! Determined to take aggressive action against the web-slinger, Jonah visits Professor Spencer Smythe and asks him to create another spider slayer! Ironically, Professor Smythe has one standing by all ready to go! But it's a trap for Jonah now...and the Spectacular Spider-Man later! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Dr. Marla Madison, and Joe Robertson. Last 35¢ issue. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

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"24 Hours Till Doomsday!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob McLeod. The dynamic cover says it all! J. Jonah Jameson and the Amazing Spider-Man handcuffed together to a bomb...that's set to explode in 24 hours! Wow, what a revoltin' development! But it's the master plan of the dying Spencer Smythe! With time of the essence, the web-slinger and Jonah visit Dr. Curt Connors; however neither the good doctor nor NYPD's bomb squad can defuse the explosive! And to make matters worse, the Fearsome Fly attacks the desperate duo during their trek across town! With the timer ticking towards zero, the wall-crawler and the Daily Bugle publisher return to Smythe's lab for one final attempt to save themselves! It's now or never for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Final appearance of Professor Spencer Smythe. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Flash Thompson, and Harry Osborn. First 40¢ issue. (Notes: The Fly formerly appeared in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 10. This story was reprinted in Amazing Spider-Man (2nd series) 20.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

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Direct Edition. First appearance of the Black Cat in "Never Let The Black Cat Cross Your Path!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series! The dazzling debut of the Black Cat! The wall-crawler has spent the first 193 issues of his title chasing super-villains! But tonight he's going to kiss one instead! Wow! Does the web-slinger stand a chance against the beauty and charm of Felicia Hardy? Not when the alluring cat has his tongue! And maybe later his heart! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat is the creative highlight of the Wolfman-Pollard run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. Dave Cockrum designed the cat's costume. The letters page includes an alternate cover (for issue 194) by Keith Pollard. It also includes an alternate cover to Spider-Woman 9 by Carmine Infantino. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Black Cat in "Never Let The Black Cat Cross Your Path!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series! The dazzling debut of the Black Cat! The wall-crawler has spent the first 193 issues of his title chasing super-villains! But tonight he's going to kiss one instead! Wow! Does the web-slinger stand a chance against the beauty and charm of Felicia Hardy? Not when the alluring cat has his tongue! And maybe later his heart! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat is the creative highlight of the Wolfman-Pollard run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. Dave Cockrum designed the cat's costume. The letters page includes an alternate cover (for issue 194) by Keith Pollard. It also includes an alternate cover to Spider-Woman 9 by Carmine Infantino. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Direct Edition. "The Spider and the Burglar...A Sequel" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. It's the bicentennial issue of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the web-slinger is going back, all the way back, to the days of Amazing Fantasy 15 to once again confront the criminal that murdered his Uncle Ben! But this time Peter Parker will have to stop the killer without his spider powers! Given a second chance, can the wall-crawler right the wrongs from the past and save his beloved Aunt May? Emotions run at an all-time high for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Cameo appearance by Anna Watson. Final appearance of the burglar. Flashback cameo by Ben Parker. (Note: Stan Lee scripts the final page of the story.)52 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. "Man-Hunt!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita and Bob McLeod. The action starts with a bang as the web-slinger catches a man falling out of a high-rise office building! When Spider-Man swings inside to investigate, he discovers the source of the problem: the Punisher! What has Frank Castle been up to since Spidey last saw him (in Amazing Spider-Man 175)? Oh, just business as usual...terrorizing the underworld! The following day to his surprise, the Punisher sees pictures of his penthouse gun battle in the Daily Globe! Credited to a photographer named Peter Parker! This troubles the Punisher! And that means trouble for Aunt May's nephew! War Journal Entry #519 is coming up next at a particular superhero's Chelsea apartment! Appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Dr. Marla Madison, Aunt May, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: The Punisher previously appeared in Captain America 241. Mary Jane appears next in the classic Marvel Team-Up 79 where (as Red Sonja) she battles Kulan Gath alongside the web-slinger. This is one of Mary Jane's very few appearances between 1979 and 1983. She returns to the Amazing Spider-Man title in issue 238. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 218.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

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Direct Edition. "...In Love and War!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The crafty Black Cat continues to elude the wondrous wall-crawler! So far Felicia has collected two of the four romantic artifacts she seeks! However, it will be much more difficult to grab the last two with a certain web-slinging superhero poised to stop her! At an east side estate, the cat steals her final prize! But the amazing one follows her home! Will Spider-Man and Felicia finally resolve their differences? A surprise ending with a tender hug! (Note: The Black Cat returns in Amazing Spider-Man 226.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

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Newsstand Edition. "A Method in His Madness!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. For the past few weeks, the devious Dr. Jonas Harrow has tormented J. Jonah Jameson with his Mental Attitude Response Variator (MARV) ray! And after forcing the Daily Bugle's publisher to have a nervous breakdown, the twisted doctor turns his attention to the city editor: Joe Robertson! While blasting Robbie (from afar) with the MARV ray, Dr. Harrow decides to radiate the entire Bugle city room! But the mad scientist is not aware that Spider-Man's alter-ego has stopped by for a visit! One thing leads to another...and the web-slinger, Jonah, and Jonas rendezvous for a meeting of the minds! May the craziest man win! (Note: This is one of only three issues John Byrne penciled for the Amazing Spider-Man title (1st series): issues 189, 190, and 206.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

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Newsstand Edition. "To Salvage My Honor!" First appearance of Calypso. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Alan Weiss. Inks by Klaus Janson, Bob McLeod, Joe Rubinstein, Bob Wiacek, and Al Milgrom. Cover by Alan Weiss. The specter of Spider-Man still haunts Kraven the Hunter! But Kraven's new accomplice, Calypso, has a plan to change that! While delivering a herd of exotic animals to the city, Calypso releases them to run wild in the streets! And then blames the web-slinger for setting them free! After Kraven subdues the loose animals, he vows to make the wall-crawler pay for this (alleged) indignity! And the next evening at the Museum of Natural History, the Amazing Spider-Man and Kraven the Hunter clash again! The survival of the fittest! Cameo appearance by Spider-Woman. (Note: Kraven and Calypso appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 65.) 36 pages Cover price $0.50.