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Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1AU CGC 9.8 McFarlane Direct Unbagged Variant

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Label #4699308008

Unbagged Direct Edition - Torment Part 1 of 5. "Torment" Script and art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on the Amazing Spider-Man series, superstar artist Todd McFarlane takes the reins of his own Spider-title! Right off the bat the breathtaking action begins as mysterious and ominous drums awaken the Lethal Lizard! And send the reptilian creature on a path of death and destruction thru New York City! Spider-Man's nightmare is just starting! Appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Spider-Man #1 was one of the first Marvel issues to feature numerous variant covers. The Spider-Man (1990) series became the fourth monthly title for the web-slinger. This issue was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 337. The letters page features an essay by Todd McFarlane. The webbing on the cover may be gray or purple.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1AU CGC 9.8 McFarlane Direct Unbagged Variant

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Label #4698014010

Unbagged Direct Edition - Torment Part 1 of 5. "Torment" Script and art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on the Amazing Spider-Man series, superstar artist Todd McFarlane takes the reins of his own Spider-title! Right off the bat the breathtaking action begins as mysterious and ominous drums awaken the Lethal Lizard! And send the reptilian creature on a path of death and destruction thru New York City! Spider-Man's nightmare is just starting! Appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Spider-Man #1 was one of the first Marvel issues to feature numerous variant covers. The Spider-Man (1990) series became the fourth monthly title for the web-slinger. This issue was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 337. The letters page features an essay by Todd McFarlane. The webbing on the cover may be gray or purple.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1AU CGC 9.8 McFarlane Direct Unbagged Variant

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Label #4701549023

Unbagged Direct Edition - Torment Part 1 of 5. "Torment" Script and art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on the Amazing Spider-Man series, superstar artist Todd McFarlane takes the reins of his own Spider-title! Right off the bat the breathtaking action begins as mysterious and ominous drums awaken the Lethal Lizard! And send the reptilian creature on a path of death and destruction thru New York City! Spider-Man's nightmare is just starting! Appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Spider-Man #1 was one of the first Marvel issues to feature numerous variant covers. The Spider-Man (1990) series became the fourth monthly title for the web-slinger. This issue was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 337. The letters page features an essay by Todd McFarlane. The webbing on the cover may be gray or purple.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1BU CGC 9.8 McFarlane Newsstand Unbagged Variant

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Label #3863375001

Unbagged Newsstand Edition. Torment: Part 1 of 5. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on Amazing Spider-Man, super-star artist Todd McFarlane is given the reigns to his very own Spidey title. Right out of the gate the wall-crawler will be challenged like never before as mysterious and ominous drums in the distance are driving the savage Lizard to cut a swath of death and destruction through the streets of New York City. Can Spider-Man discover the one responsible for this madness before his arch foe causes more damage? NOTE: Webbing on cover may be grey or purple. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1BU CGC 9.4 McFarlane Newsstand Unbagged Variant

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Poly-Bagged Edition/Newsstand Edition.

Label #4638799025

Unbagged Newsstand Edition. Torment: Part 1 of 5. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on Amazing Spider-Man, super-star artist Todd McFarlane is given the reigns to his very own Spidey title. Right out of the gate the wall-crawler will be challenged like never before as mysterious and ominous drums in the distance are driving the savage Lizard to cut a swath of death and destruction through the streets of New York City. Can Spider-Man discover the one responsible for this madness before his arch foe causes more damage? NOTE: Webbing on cover may be grey or purple. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1BU CGC 8.5 McFarlane Newsstand Unbagged Variant

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Poly-Bagged Edition/Newsstand Edition.

Label #4421974012

Unbagged Newsstand Edition. Torment: Part 1 of 5. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on Amazing Spider-Man, super-star artist Todd McFarlane is given the reigns to his very own Spidey title. Right out of the gate the wall-crawler will be challenged like never before as mysterious and ominous drums in the distance are driving the savage Lizard to cut a swath of death and destruction through the streets of New York City. Can Spider-Man discover the one responsible for this madness before his arch foe causes more damage? NOTE: Webbing on cover may be grey or purple. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1GOLD CGC 7.5 McFarlane Direct Gold Variant 2nd Printing

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Gold Edition.

Label #4421974001

2nd Printing, Black Cover with Gold Webbing. 2nd Printing, (Spidey's head in UPC box. This is NOT barcode version). Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

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Silver Edition.

Label #4699308017

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

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Silver Edition.

Label #4699308024

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

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Silver Edition.

Label #4702112024

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

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Silver Edition.

Label #4702112020

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

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Silver Edition.

Label #4702112019

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

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Silver Edition.

Label #4702112018

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

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Silver Edition.

Label #4702112017

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

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Silver Edition.

Label #4702112015

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

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Silver Edition.

Label #4702112014

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 SS Stan Lee/McFarlane +3 More McFarlane Silver Variant

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Signed by Stan Lee on 2/16/13, Todd McFarlane on 12/14/17, Jim Salicrup, Bob Sharen on 8/7/24 & Rick Parker on 8/8/24. Silver Edition.

Label #4411294001

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

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Silver Edition.

Label #1992292025

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.4 McFarlane Silver Variant

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Silver Edition.

Label #4699308022

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER.STAMP VF/NM 9.0 McFarlane Silver Signed & Stamped Variant

Spider's Web Signed and Stamped edition, unbagged black/silver cover. Signed by Todd McFarlane and stamped on the back cover with a small red web pattern. May or may not include a letter of authenticity from Todd McFarlane's own comic book shop he ran back in the 90's, The Spider's Web (noted if present). Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVERU CBCS 9.4 McFarlane Unbagged No Print Price Variant

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Silver Poly-Bagged Variant

Label #24-2E029DD-065

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Polybag has been opened or removed completely; no price printed on cover. Silver ink on logo and background. Cover price $2.00.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 50B.N CGC 8.0

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Collector's Edition/Newsstand Edition.

Label #4718018012

Newsstand Edition. Foil enhanced cover. Giant-Size 50th Issue. "Son of the Hunter!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. The son of Kraven the Hunted has come for the man he believes tarnished his family's good name, Spider-Man. And now he has the power to back up his ambitions. Plus, more with the mysterious stranger invading Peter Parker's life. Includes a holographic foil cover. Also, "Rite of Passage!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Ron Randall and Bob McLeod. The origin of the son of Kraven is revealed. 48 pages Cover price $3.95.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) Facsimile Edition 1SHATTERED.C CGC 9.8 SS DiMasi Dimasi Shattered Gold Variant

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Signed by Matthew DiMasi on 4/13/26. Shattered Comics Gold Edition.

Label #4733208015

Shattered Comics exclusive gold variant cover by Matt Dimasi. Story and Art by Todd McFarlane. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Spider-Man #1 In 1990, superstar AMAZING SPIDER-MAN artist Todd McFarlane wanted to stretch his creative muscles as a writer - and the result was a brand-new SPIDER-MAN book that needed no superlative! Boasting one of the most famous comic-book covers ever drawn, the record-breaking first issue sold over two million copies - and inside, McFarlane's Spider-Man looked more extraordinary than ever. But why has Spidey's classic foe the Lizard begun a brutal killing spree? As the pounding drums spell doom, the torment is only beginning for Spider-Man and Dr. Curt Connors! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) Facsimile Edition 1SHATTERED.C CGC 9.8 SS DiMasi Dimasi Shattered Gold Variant

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Signed and sketch by Matthew DiMasi on 4/13/26. Shattered Comics Gold Edition.

Label #4733208014

Shattered Comics exclusive gold variant cover by Matt Dimasi. Story and Art by Todd McFarlane. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Spider-Man #1 In 1990, superstar AMAZING SPIDER-MAN artist Todd McFarlane wanted to stretch his creative muscles as a writer - and the result was a brand-new SPIDER-MAN book that needed no superlative! Boasting one of the most famous comic-book covers ever drawn, the record-breaking first issue sold over two million copies - and inside, McFarlane's Spider-Man looked more extraordinary than ever. But why has Spidey's classic foe the Lizard begun a brutal killing spree? As the pounding drums spell doom, the torment is only beginning for Spider-Man and Dr. Curt Connors! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man (2022 Marvel) 1G CGC 9.8 Christopher Action Figure Variant

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Action Figure Variant Cover.

Label #4706547014

Written by Dan Slott. Art by Mark Bagley. Cover by John Tyler Christopher. "The End of the Spider-Verse" is here! Morlun is back and he is not alone. Allied with one of the most powerful beings known to the Spider-Verse, the scariest Spider-Villain of all time is making his biggest play and no Spider is safe. Especially not the Chosen Spider himself, Peter Parker. With Peter working for Norman Osborn and using a glider…does he have it coming? Spidey's 60th Anniversary is no joke as two of the most legendary Spider-Creators are working together on Spidey for the first time and you know it's going to be one for the record books! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Spider-Man (2022 Marvel) 1NYCC.B CGC 9.8

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Rich Convention "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4705262021

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2022 New York Comic Con and Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, Comic Traders, Anti-Hero Gallery, and The 616 Comics) exclusive virgin Cover by Sabine Rich. Written by Dan Slott. Art by Mark Bagley. "The End of the Spider-Verse" is here! Morlun is back and he is not alone. Allied with one of the most powerful beings known to the Spider-Verse, the scariest Spider-Villain of all time is making his biggest play and no Spider is safe. Especially not the Chosen Spider himself, Peter Parker. With Peter working for Norman Osborn and using a glider…does he have it coming? Spidey's 60th Anniversary is no joke as two of the most legendary Spider-Creators are working together on Spidey for the first time and you know it's going to be one for the record books! 40 pages, full color. Rated T

Spider-Man (2022 Marvel) 7E CGC 9.8 Ramos Variant

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Ramos Variant Cover.

Label #4268692004

Written by Dan Slott. Art by Mark Bagley. Cover by Humberto Ramos. THE END OF THE SPIDER-VERSE IS HERE! Friends became enemies, enemies became friends and now all of the Spider-Verse ENDS! Jessica Drew? Gone. Peter Parker? Gone. And they aren?t the only ones erased by the sacred Sting-Knife. How can Silk and the rest of the Spiders win this Spider-War?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man (2022 Marvel) 7E CGC 9.8 Ramos Variant

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Ramos Variant Cover.

Label #4241028013

Written by Dan Slott. Art by Mark Bagley. Cover by Humberto Ramos. THE END OF THE SPIDER-VERSE IS HERE! Friends became enemies, enemies became friends and now all of the Spider-Verse ENDS! Jessica Drew? Gone. Peter Parker? Gone. And they aren?t the only ones erased by the sacred Sting-Knife. How can Silk and the rest of the Spiders win this Spider-War?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man (2022 Marvel) 7E NM- 9.2 Ramos Variant

Written by Dan Slott. Art by Mark Bagley. Cover by Humberto Ramos. THE END OF THE SPIDER-VERSE IS HERE! Friends became enemies, enemies became friends and now all of the Spider-Verse ENDS! Jessica Drew? Gone. Peter Parker? Gone. And they aren?t the only ones erased by the sacred Sting-Knife. How can Silk and the rest of the Spiders win this Spider-War?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man (2022 Marvel) 7G CGC 9.8 SS Delgado/Ramos/Slott Ramos Virgin 1:25 Variant 2nd Printing

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Signed by Edgar Delgado and Humberto Ramos on 03/12/2024 and Dan Slott on 03/27/2024. Second Printing/Ramos Variant Cover.

Label #4387516001

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2nd Printing. Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dan Slott. Art by Mark Bagley. Cover by Humberto Ramos. THE END OF THE SPIDER-VERSE IS HERE!Friends became enemies, enemies became friends and now all of the Spider-Verse ENDS!Jessica Drew? Gone. Peter Parker? Gone. And they aren?t the only ones erased by the sacred Sting-Knife.How can Silk and the rest of the Spiders win this Spider-War?!Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man (Greek 1977-1992 Kabanas Hellas) 484 CGC 8.0

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Label #0292371001

Greek language reprint series. This issue reprints material from Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) #113, Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #218, and Avengers (1963 1st Series) #198.

Spider-Man 2099 (1992 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

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Label #2021607002

Direct Edition. Miguel O'Hara may be a genius, but he's not quick enough to keep from getting addicted to Rapture. So he experiments on himself, but the outcome isn't quite what he expected in this untitled tale. Script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson. Red foil stamped cover by Leonardi & Williamson. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man and Batman (1995) 1D NM- 9.2

Direct Edition. "Disordered Minds!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mark Bagley, Scott Hanna, and Mark Farmer. Two of comic's biggest icons must team-up to take down two of their craziest villains. Can Batman, the Dark Knight Detective, and the Amazing Spider-Man set aside their differences long enough to stop the maniacal machinations of the psychotic Carnage and the Joker, Clown Prince of Crime? Squarebound edition with embossed cover. Cover price $5.95.

Spider-Man and Batman (1995) 1D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "Disordered Minds!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mark Bagley, Scott Hanna, and Mark Farmer. Two of comic's biggest icons must team-up to take down two of their craziest villains. Can Batman, the Dark Knight Detective, and the Amazing Spider-Man set aside their differences long enough to stop the maniacal machinations of the psychotic Carnage and the Joker, Clown Prince of Crime? Squarebound edition with embossed cover. Cover price $5.95.

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) 1D VF 8.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Milgrom. "The Triumph of the Green Goblin," script by Dennis Marks (Original Screenplay) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Vincent Colletta; Green Goblin busts up a college costume party to steal his secret Goblin Formula. "The Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. "Meet the Men of Marvel Productions" article; Information on Marvel Productons, includes photographs and some artwork. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Man and Power Pack Giveaway (1984) 1A CGC 9.2 NEA

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Label #4680530014

National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse Giveaway, sponsored by many different companies and organizations. "Secrets" written by Jim Salicrup with art by Jim Mooney. "Runaway" written by Louise Simonson with art by Mary Wilshire. Full color, 16 pages, standard paper stock. NOTE: This is the first Spider-Man comic produced in association with the NCPCA, several more would follow over the years. A FURTHER NOTE: This Spider-Man and Power Pack Giveaway, first released in 1984, was subsequently released in later editions, the most recent being a 2000 release. All have the same cover art, but differentiate within the lower right corner cover credits box.

Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk Texas Regional Giveaway (1982) HOUSTON VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Texas regional giveaway. This variant was a supplemental comic included in one edition of the Houston Chronicles newspapers. Cover by John Romita & Joe Sinnott. Pencils by John Romita. "The Great Rodeo Robbery".

Spider-Man and Wolverine (2025 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8

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Label #4601172009

Written by Marc Guggenheim. Art and cover by Kaare Andrews. THWIKT! Did you hear that? That sound can only mean one thing: two of your favorite Marvel heroes doing what they do best! With great power, there must also come…the best there is! SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE team up for the biggest adventure in Marvel comics! Who or what is targeting this unlikely duo, and what can they do to stop it? Get ready for a nonstop thrill ride of big villains, bigger threats and even bigger surprises as LOGAN and PETER PARKER team up against the machinations of a plot too big for just one hero… 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Spider-Man Collectible Series Lot of 10

Issues 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 21 of Spider-Man Collectible Series (2006). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Spider-Man Collectible Series Lot of 5

Issues 12, 13, 15, 16, and 22 of Spider-Man Collectible Series (2006). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Spider-Man Collectible Series Lot of 5

Issues 12, 13, 15, 16, and 22 of Spider-Man Collectible Series (2006). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN range.

Spider-Man Deadpool Lot of 13

Issues 1A-6A, 8A-11, 13, 14, and 17 of Spider-Man Deadpool (2016). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Spider-Man Drakes Cakes Mini Comics Series 1 (1993) 3 CGC 9.6

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Label #4695110010

Indicia (Incredible Hulk: Mayhem at the Mount). # 3 of 4 issue limited series. Packaged and given away with Drake's snack cakes. Spider-Man, Wolverine and Hulk (1993) is a promotional comic book distributed by Drake's Snack Cakes. Written by Eric Fein. "Mayhem at the Mount" features a team-up with Spider-Man, Wolverine, and the Incredible Hulk. These three unlikely allies must set aside their differences long enough to work together and try to stop the the unstoppable Juggernaut. 16 pages, full color, 3-in. x 5-in., card stock, with no cover price. Jim Craig cover pencils. D. Day cover inks (no interior credits).

Spider-Man Drakes Cakes Mini Comics Series 1 (1993) 4 CGC 9.4

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Label #4695110011

Indicia (The Silver Surfer: Lunacy in Latveria). # 4 of 4 issue limited series. Packaged and given away with Drake's snack cakes. Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk, and the Silver Surfer (1993) is a promotional comic book distributed by Drake's Snack Cakes. Script by Eric Fein, pencils by Jim Craig, inks by Dan and David Day. "Lunacy In Latveria" features a team-up with Spider-Man, Wolverine, the Incredible Hulk, and the Silver Surfer, the former herald of Galactus who is empowered with the Power-Cosmic. These unlikely allies must work together to stop the fiendish plot of the diabolical Doctor Doom. 16 pages, full color, 3-in. x 5-in., card stock, with no cover price.

Spider-Man Lot of 10

Issues 1SILVER, 2D, 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, 7, 8D, 9D, and 10D of Spider-Man (1990 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF to NM range with 1SILVER grading FN.

Spider-Man Lot of 10

Issues 1SILVER, 2D, 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, 7, 8D, 9D, 10D of Spider-Man (1990 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF to NM- range.

Spider-Man Lot of 10

Issues 1SILVER, 11, 12N, 15, 16D, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21D of Spider-Man (1990 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF to NM- range, with #12 grading at GD/VG.

Spider-Man Lot of 10

Issues 1SILVER, 26D, 29, 31, 33, 35, 36D, 37D, 38, 42 of Spider-Man (1990 Marvel). Most will grade in the NM- range, with #31 grading at VF-.

Spider-Man Magazine (2008) 5 FN 6.0

Cover by Sal Buscema From Marvel Comics. It's Spider-Man from cover to cover in the latest senses-shattering edition of the wall-crawler's very own ongoing magazine! In addition to full-length comic-book stories, this issue features puzzles and games, pinups, a letters page, and a pull-out poster! Scheduled to ship 02/04/09 Cover price $6.99.

Spider-Man vs. Wolverine (1987 Marvel) 1st Edition 1D CGC 9.2

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Label #0178996004

1st Printing. Direct Edition. "High Tide!" Giant-sized issue. Script by Jim Owsley. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by Mark Bright. Plot continues from Amazing Spider-Man 288. Ned Leeds is chasing the story of his career! The Daily Bugle's ace reporter uncovers evidence that a notorious cold war spy has resurfaced in divided Germany! After convincing Jonah to spring for the trip, Ned and Peter Parker fly to West Berlin to start their investigation! The infamous KGB operative (aka Charlemagne) is a long-time friend and associate of Wolverine! And when Logan hears that she's back in business, the Adamantium-laced X-Man likewise travels to Germany to find her! Sadly the Bugle-sponsored business trip turns tragic when Peter discovers Ned murdered in their hotel. Oh no, who killed Betty's husband? The Amazing Spider-Man invades East Berlin and teams up with Wolverine to unearth the truth! But the web-slinger's noble intentions lead him into a clandestine world of grisly violence and repulsive death! Is Wolverine going to help the wall-crawler cope with tragedy...or just add to his misery? An intense issue from start to finish! Story epilogues continues in Amazing Spider-Man #289 and Web of Spider-Man #29. 64 pages, FC.

NOTE:
o Featuring The death of Ned Leeds (aka the Hobgoblin).
o Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson.
o Flashback cameos by Storm and Havok.
o Ned Leeds first appeared way back in Amazing Spider-Man #18.
o In a poetic twist, Spider-Man and the Hobgoblin's final interaction with one another occurs as co-workers on a special investigation as opposed to adversaries in the skies over Manhattan.
o Through a classic series of panels, Peter and Mary Jane realize they are more than friends; and that leads into Peter's proposal in Amazing Spider-Man 290.
o Marvel revisited this tale in 2008 in the one-shot What If: Spider-Man vs. Wolverine.
o This issue was reprinted in 1990 in the Spider-Man vs. Wolverine graphic novel.

Cover price $2.50.