Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 274 CGC 9.6

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 274 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681627025

"Lo, There Shall Come a Champion!" Secret Wars II Crossover. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts), James Fry (finishes), Tom Morgan (finishes), John Romita Sr. (finishes), Joe Rubinstein (inks), Russ Steffens (inks), and Jack Fury (assists). Front cover by Larry Lieber and John Romita Sr. Back cover by Larry Lieber and Joe Rubinstein. The Beyonder has run out of patience with the universe! And plans to wipe it from all existence! But before he can, Mephisto offers him a challenge...a mini-contest of champions! Spider-Man will be Mephisto's champion, and Zarathos (aka the Spirit of Vengeance) will be the Beyonder's! If the web-slinger wins the contest, the universe lives for another 24 hours! If Zarathos emerges triumphant, the universe ends at once! Over the skies of Manhattan, Zarathos attacks! And the battle for the life of the world begins! Even Mephisto is cheering for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Puma, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Zarathos previously appeared in Ghost Rider (1st series) 81. The fiery demon returns in Ghost Rider (2nd series) 43. The inside front and back covers form a poster of the front cover. This issue does not contain any advertisements except two in-house Marvel ads.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75. Grade: CGC 9.6 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)