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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 431 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Bud LaRosa. "The Carnage Cosmic," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Joe Bennett, inks by Bud LaRosa; Silver Surfer takes to space to fight the symbiote without harming innocents, leaving Spider-Man to assist the helpless Cletus Kasady; Martha Robertson is treated for her arm wound and condemns Robbie for thinking like a newsman instead of a concerned husband; Spidey brings Cletus to the same hospital, where it's discovered the symbiote was keeping his stomach cancer at bay; Escaping police capture and bystanders trying to collect the Bugle's bounty, Spidey decides to let the world deal with a symbiote-possessed Surfer without him until he sees the Surfer heading towards the hospital to restore the symbiote to Kasady; Spidey tries to stop him until Surfer convinces him otherwise; Carnage is restored, but the Surfer encases him in an ethereal energy shell so he can't harm anyone. Later, at the Bugle, Robbie hands Jonah his resignation. Galactus cameo. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 431 VF 8.0

Cover pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Bud LaRosa. "The Carnage Cosmic," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Joe Bennett, inks by Bud LaRosa; Silver Surfer takes to space to fight the symbiote without harming innocents, leaving Spider-Man to assist the helpless Cletus Kasady; Martha Robertson is treated for her arm wound and condemns Robbie for thinking like a newsman instead of a concerned husband; Spidey brings Cletus to the same hospital, where it's discovered the symbiote was keeping his stomach cancer at bay; Escaping police capture and bystanders trying to collect the Bugle's bounty, Spidey decides to let the world deal with a symbiote-possessed Surfer without him until he sees the Surfer heading towards the hospital to restore the symbiote to Kasady; Spidey tries to stop him until Surfer convinces him otherwise; Carnage is restored, but the Surfer encases him in an ethereal energy shell so he can't harm anyone. Later, at the Bugle, Robbie hands Jonah his resignation. Galactus cameo. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 3 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4646455017

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 3 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Cover cleaned. 1" Spine split from bottom.

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 3 GD/VG 3.0

3" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.

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 7 VG+ 4.5

This annual features three reprint stories and a new cover by John Romita. First story reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 1: "Spider-Man vs. the Chameleon!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. The web-slinger tries to join the FF but ends up tussling with the Chameleon instead. Second story reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 2: "Duel to the Death with the Vulture!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. The wall-crawler battles the Vulture for the first time and makes J. Jonah Jameson very happy with his pictures of the fight. Third story reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 38: "Just a Guy Named Joe!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Spidey clashes with a down-on-his-luck boxer. Special feature: 6 pages of assorted pin-ups and illustrations (with art by Steve Ditko and John Romita) featuring Spider-Man, Mysterio, the Vulture, Sandman, Electro, and Mary Jane Watson. 68 pages. 25 cents. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 8 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4595767002

This annual features three reprint stories and a reprinted cover by John Romita. First story and cover reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 46: "The Sinister Shocker!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita. The wall-crawler meets the Shocker for the first time. (Note: Pages 3 and 16 from the original story are omitted.) Second story reprinted from Tales to Astonish 57: "On the Trail of Spider-Man!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Dick Ayers. Inks by Paul Reinman. Egghead tricks Giant-Man and the Waspinto attacking Spider-Man. (Note: Pages 10 and 14 from the original story are omitted.) Third story reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 50: "Spider-Man No More!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Mickey Dimeo (aka Mike Esposito). Peter gives up being Spider-Man, but later reconsiders when he remembers why he became the wondrous wall-crawler in the first place. Partial retelling of Spider-Man's origin. (Note: This annual was the first reprinting of the classic story in Amazing Spider-Man 50.) 68 pages. 25 cents. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 9 VG- 3.5

Water spotting.

This annual reprints Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine) #2 in condensed format. "The Goblin Lives!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts, pencils), Jim Mooney (pencils, inks) and Frank Giacoia (inks). Redrawn cover by John Romita (from his original painted magazine cover). Norman Osborn relapses and recalls that he is the Green Goblin! Oh no! That is very bad news for the Amazing Spider-Man! The sinister goblin wastes no time in threatening Peter's dear Aunt May! And that quickly drawsthe web-slinger into a terrific no-holds-barred battle with his long-time foe! But this time the wall-crawler turns one of the goblin's tricks against him! Could a psychedelic pumpkin bomb be the key to victory? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Gwen Stacy, George Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: 18 pages from the original story are omitted in order to reduce the story to 40 pages to fit the annual format. Missing pages includes numbers 4, 5, 8-11, 17, 21, 23, 24, 27-29, 33, and 36. Elements of the plot briefly cross over with Amazing Spider-Man 66. The Green Goblin previously appeared (chronologically) in Amazing Spider-Man 39-40; and appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 96-98 (the memorable anti-drug issues). 52 pages. 35 cents. Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 13D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #2097675005

Direct Edition. "The Arms of Doctor Octopus" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Terry Austin. (Brilliant art that rivals their work on the Uncanny X-Men series during the same time period). Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob McLeod. It's an off-beat tale as a (presumed dead) government agent helps the web-slinger track down his long-time foe: Doctor Octopus! The wall-crawler doesn't know exactly what Otto Octavius is planning, but he knows that the six-armed super-villain must be stopped! At a construction site in the Bowery, the Amazing Spider-Man and Doc Ock wage war again! And if Spidey has to rip off Dr. Octopus' arms to beat him...he will! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 1. Second feature: "A Gallery of Spider-Man's Most Famous Foes!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard and Frank Giacoia. 8 pages of pin-ups featuring the Molten Man, Looter, Rhino, Shocker, Kingpin, Silvermane, Man-Mountain Marko, Prowler; and the Kangaroo. Third feature: "Peter Parker's Pad!" One-page illustration of Peter's Chelsea apartment and neighborhood. Fourth feature: One-page diagram of the offices of both the Daily Bugle and Daily Globe. Fifth feature: One-page layout of the campus of Empire State University. (Notes: Dr. Octopus previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 159. Government agent Kent Blake is assumed to be the same person featured in Atlas' (1951) golden age series: Kent Blake of the Secret Service.) 48 pages Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 14N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2097675006

Newsstand Edition. "The Book of the Vishanti" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Frank Miller. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Frank Miller. Doctor Doom and the Dread Dormammu conspire to bring the Bend Sinister phenomenon to Earth's dimension! And the Master of the Mystic Arts is the only person who understands the great evil that now threatens the planet! However Doom and Dormammu's earthly pawn captures Dr. Strange with a surprise attack in Greenwich Village! But before the good doctor goes down, he sends forth a psychic flare for help...to any superhero available in the Big Apple! On this moonlit night, there is only one hero present to answer the call: the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger usually deals with modest villains and small-time criminals; but tonight, the wall-crawler tangles with the heavyweights! Earth's precarious future lies in the hands of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! (Notes: This issue features outstanding artwork by Frank Miller and Tom Palmer. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 200 and also in the (1994) Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man.) 52 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 15N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2097675007

Newsstand Edition. "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.) 52 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 15N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. "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.) 52 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 16N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4024670010

Newsstand Edition. "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.) 52 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 21D CGC 9.2 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #2097675009

Direct Edition. The marriage of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson in "The Wedding." Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita Sr. Direct Edition. At long last wedding bells ring for Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson! What an exciting day! The blushing bride will need something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue! While the Amazing Spider-Man will need to take care of two things before the big day! First, the easy task...short circuit Electro's latest scheme! And second, the tough one...put the memory and heartache of Gwen Stacy in the past forever. Will another trip to the Brooklyn Bridge bring peace to the wondrous wall-crawler? Or will the ghosts of days gone by derail a bright future with Mary Jane? Carpe diem, web-slinger! Appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Betty Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Willi Smith. Flashback cameos by the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, and Uncle Ben. (Notes: Peter and Mary Jane go on their honeymoon in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 7. The Direct Edition cover features Peter Parker's friends and family. The Newsstand Edition depicts Spider-Man's friends and foes. Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 was one of the first issues Marvel published with two different covers. This story was reprinted in the 1991 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man - The Wedding.) 52 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 21N VF 8.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. The marriage of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson in "The Wedding." Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita Sr. Newsstand Edition. At long last wedding bells ring for Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson! What an exciting day! The blushing bride will need something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue! While the Amazing Spider-Man will need to take care of two things before the big day! First, the easy task...short circuit Electro's latest scheme! And second, the tough one...put the memory and heartache of Gwen Stacy in the past forever. Will another trip to the Brooklyn Bridge bring peace to the wondrous wall-crawler? Or will the ghosts of days gone by derail a bright future with Mary Jane? Carpe diem, web-slinger! Appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Betty Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Willi Smith. Flashback cameos by the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, and Uncle Ben. (Notes: Peter and Mary Jane go on their honeymoon in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 7. The Direct Edition cover features Peter Parker's friends and family. The Newsstand Edition depicts Spider-Man's friends and foes. Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 was one of the first issues Marvel published with two different covers. This story was reprinted in the 1991 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man - The Wedding.) 52 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 21N CGC 7.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4641456008

Newsstand Edition. The marriage of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson in "The Wedding." Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita Sr. Newsstand Edition. At long last wedding bells ring for Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson! What an exciting day! The blushing bride will need something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue! While the Amazing Spider-Man will need to take care of two things before the big day! First, the easy task...short circuit Electro's latest scheme! And second, the tough one...put the memory and heartache of Gwen Stacy in the past forever. Will another trip to the Brooklyn Bridge bring peace to the wondrous wall-crawler? Or will the ghosts of days gone by derail a bright future with Mary Jane? Carpe diem, web-slinger! Appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Betty Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Willi Smith. Flashback cameos by the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, and Uncle Ben. (Notes: Peter and Mary Jane go on their honeymoon in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 7. The Direct Edition cover features Peter Parker's friends and family. The Newsstand Edition depicts Spider-Man's friends and foes. Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 was one of the first issues Marvel published with two different covers. This story was reprinted in the 1991 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man - The Wedding.) 52 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 21N FN- 5.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. The marriage of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson in "The Wedding." Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita Sr. Newsstand Edition. At long last wedding bells ring for Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson! What an exciting day! The blushing bride will need something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue! While the Amazing Spider-Man will need to take care of two things before the big day! First, the easy task...short circuit Electro's latest scheme! And second, the tough one...put the memory and heartache of Gwen Stacy in the past forever. Will another trip to the Brooklyn Bridge bring peace to the wondrous wall-crawler? Or will the ghosts of days gone by derail a bright future with Mary Jane? Carpe diem, web-slinger! Appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Betty Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Willi Smith. Flashback cameos by the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, and Uncle Ben. (Notes: Peter and Mary Jane go on their honeymoon in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 7. The Direct Edition cover features Peter Parker's friends and family. The Newsstand Edition depicts Spider-Man's friends and foes. Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 was one of the first issues Marvel published with two different covers. This story was reprinted in the 1991 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man - The Wedding.) 52 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 22N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3697149019

Newsstand Edition. "Drug War Rages" Guest-starring Daredevil and Speedball. Part 5 of the Evolutionary War storyline. First appearance of Speedball. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. What begins as a simple drug bust in a west side warehouse...escalates into a battle atop the Empire State Building to save the lives of everyone in the Big Apple! Along the way the Amazing Spider-Man teams up with a familiar ally, the Man Without Fear; and meets a new superhero: Speedball (aka Robbie Baldwin)! The High Evolutionary wants to sterilize New York's population to eradicate DNA strands deemed to be undesirable! Can the web-slinger, Daredevil, and Speedball defeat the Purifiers and maintain the gene pool status quo? The Evolutionary War storyline continues in Fantastic Four Annual 21. Appearances by the Kingpin, Arranger, Madeline Naylor, Mary Jane Watson, Ben Urich, and J. Jonah Jameson. First backup story: "He Who Laughs..." Plot by Steve Ditko. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Steve Ditko. Inks by Jackson Guice. Speedball battles a crazy stagehand seeking revenge against his mother. Second backup story: "Kindred Spirits" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Tony DeZuniga. Chapter 6 of the High Evolutionary's history. Inside his Wundagore Mountain citadel, Edgar Wyndham creates Bova -- the future nanny of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch; and foolishly ignores Magnus' warning that the spirit of Chthon is bound to Wundagore Mountain. First backup feature: Spider-Man and J. Jonah Jameson pin-up by Larry Lieber and Frank Giacoia. Second backup feature: 2-page diagram of Peter and Mary Jane's Bedford Towers apartment. Third backup feature: Two unpublished Amazing Spider-Man covers -- the first by Larry Lieber & Jack Abel; the second by Bob Layton. (Note: Fantastic Four Annual 21 is the 6th part of the Evolutionary War storyline, but the 5th chapter of the history presented in the backup stories.) 68 pages. Cover price $1.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 28 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609864018

It's Carnage versus Spidey in "The Mortal Past, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Steven Butler, inks by Bud LaRosa; Cletus breaks out of jail and goes looking for one of his childhood friends...to kill him! Fatal Instinct, script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich, pencils by Anthony Williams, inks by Keith Williams; Cloak and Dagger stop some drug dealers. Mr. Smith Goes to Town starring Joe Smith and Julia Trainor, with Cameo by Captain America, script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich, pencils by Mark Tenny, inks by Joe Rubinstein. No Son of Mine, script by Eric Fein, art by Larry Alexander; Someone breaks into Rhino's home and steals his niece's locket; Rhino's not happy. 3 pages of Mark Bagley sketches (Peter and Mary Jane's apartment, and the new Vulture). 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 121FOIL CGC 9.8 SS Conway

Paper: White

Signed by Gerry Conway on 8/17/24. Foil Edition.

Label #4483215016

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, The 616 Comics, AntiHero Gallery, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Foil Cover by John Romita Sr. Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Gil Kane. The night Gwen Stacy died! In 1973, Spider-Man fans the world over were shocked by a story that had previously been unthinkable. To strike at the heart of Peter Parker, the Green Goblin kidnaps the woman he loves, Gwen Stacy, and Spider-Man faces a race against time as he swings to the rescue. Readers were used to Spidey saving the day - and as the Goblin sends Gwen plummeting from a bridge, our hero believes he has done it again, firing out a webline that breaks her fall. But when Peter holds Gwen in his arms, the heartbreaking truth is revealed - and comic books are changed forever! It's a masterpiece of storytelling from Gerry Conway and Gil Kane, and one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #121. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 229MJ VF 8.0

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Juggernaut versus Madame Web in "Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut!" Script by Roger Stern, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Jim Mooney. Cameos by the X-Men, the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and Wong (Dr. Strange's servant). Romita Jr./Al Milgrom cover. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 299MJ VF 8.0

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 75-cent issue. First appearance of Venom (cameo) in "Survival of the Hittist!" Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Bob McLeod. Spidey and Chance team up. McFarlane cover. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 301MJ FN 6.0

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 2A CGC 9.8 Byrne

Paper: White

Label #3782532018

Red Scorched Cover by John Byrne. I Can't ... (And I Don't Want To) ... But I Must!, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Scott Hanna; Spider-Man is revealed as being the 15-year old girl who had received the gift of power from the Ritual of the Five. House Advertisements (One-Pager) for: X-MEN: MAGNETO WAR storyline and current Marvel Comics Series (subscription page with X-Men illustration). Stan's Soapbox (by Stan Lee). 38 pgs. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 2B CGC 9.6 Kubert Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #3782532017

Green Variant Cover by Andy Kubert. I Can't ... (And I Don't Want To) ... But I Must!, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Scott Hanna; Spider-Man is revealed as being the 15-year old girl who had received the gift of power from the Ritual of the Five. House Advertisements (One-Pager) for: X-MEN: MAGNETO WAR storyline and current Marvel Comics Series (subscription page with X-Men illustration). Stan's Soapbox (by Stan Lee). 38 pgs. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3782532019

Cover art by John Byrne. Off to a Flying Start!, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Scott Hanna; Spider-Man impostor is revealed as being the 15-year old girl who had received the gift of power from the Ritual of the Five. Stan's Soapbox (by Stan Lee). House Advertisement (One-Pager) for: current Marvel Comics Series (subscription page with X-Men illustration). 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3782532020

Cover by John Byrne. "Betrayals," script by Howard Mackie, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Scott Hanna; Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four are in the middle of a fight with half of the Frightful Four, The Sandman and The Trapster; Spider-Man decides to go back to the beginning of the story where he has visited the Fantastic Four to find out whether he is a clone or the real Spider-Man; There the Thing tells Spidey that they have constant camera surveillance on the Sandman when the story switches to the Sandman and Senator Ward sneaking around in a dark Hotel Lobby; Thanks to a phonecall to Mary Jane, Spidey travels to the same hotel to comfort Jill Stacy who is afraid of the dark when he spots the Trapster; Meanwhile the Trapster has been paid to make an assassination attempt on Senator Ward with the help of the Sandman, and soon Spidey arrives with the Fantastic Four not far behind; Spidey and the Fantastic Four fight the Trapster. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 5D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3782532021

Direct Edition. Cover by John Byrne. First appearance of new Spider-Woman in "And Then There Was One!", script by Howard Mackie, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Scott Hanna; Mattie Franklin has given herself a new identity of Spider-Woman; In the opening pages she stops a gang who are robbing a bank of Gold; The Media is very interested and she poses for cameras as she answers question; Meanwhile another much more sinister Spider-Woman is stealing the powers of former Spider-Women; The story switches to Jessica Drew in Madripoor where she uses her powers to fight this new mysterious villain but is quickly defeated; Back in New York Mary Jane is ready to go on a fashion shoot when she almost finds out Peter is hiding his Spider-Man costume in her carry-on bag; Julia Carpenter has fallen victim to the new mysterious Spider-Woman two days earlier; At the Daily Bugle, Jameson is hassling an intern to get the paper out on the streets with the headline "Who is the New Spider-Woman?" 36 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4008585015

Cover by John Byrne. "Truth Be Told (... Or Not)," script by Howard Mackie, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Scott Hanna; Origin of new villainous Spider-Woman, featuring Spider-Man, Aunt May Parker, Mary Jane Parker, Robbie Robertson, Spider-Woman (Charlotte Witter), J. Jonah Jameson, Marla Jameson, Mattie Franklin (Spider-Woman), Madame Web, Doctor Octopus, Jill Stacy, and Flash Thompson. 36 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4008585016

Cover by John Romita Jr. Howard Mackie/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna In the aftermath of the Green Goblin saga, Peter Parker must wonder: is Spider-Man just a burden on all those he cares for? And when Spidey tries something as simple as rescuing a cat stuck in a tree, why do A.I.M. assassins move in for the kill? 36 pgs. FC Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 28 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4008585017

Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Joe Bennett and Sandu Florea. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Scott Hanna. A gangland war explodes as the new Enforcers strike against the major crime bosses of the Big Apple! Meanwhile, everyone is trying to set Peter Parker up on a blind date! But with the town in flames, is now really the best time for the web-slinger to hit the dating scene? 36 pgs. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 30 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1620488030

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story by J. Michael Straczynski, art by John Romita Jr. THE SCOOP: A new era unfolds as acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship character! THE STORY: As Peter Parker gets back into the swing of his life, a sudden encounter with an enigmatic stranger will forever change the way he will look at himself? And his alter ego, the ever-amazing Spider-Man. THE CREATORS: He's launched two hits with Rising Stars and Midnight Nation, and now Straczynski teams up with penciler John Romita Jr. to form the Spidey dream team supreme! And can you believe we have none other than J. Scott Campbell on covers? THE FORMAT: 36 pages, full color, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 30 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0142602009

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story by J. Michael Straczynski, art by John Romita Jr. THE SCOOP: A new era unfolds as acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship character! THE STORY: As Peter Parker gets back into the swing of his life, a sudden encounter with an enigmatic stranger will forever change the way he will look at himself? And his alter ego, the ever-amazing Spider-Man. THE CREATORS: He's launched two hits with Rising Stars and Midnight Nation, and now Straczynski teams up with penciler John Romita Jr. to form the Spidey dream team supreme! And can you believe we have none other than J. Scott Campbell on covers? THE FORMAT: 36 pages, full color, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 30 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4008585019

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story by J. Michael Straczynski, art by John Romita Jr. THE SCOOP: A new era unfolds as acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship character! THE STORY: As Peter Parker gets back into the swing of his life, a sudden encounter with an enigmatic stranger will forever change the way he will look at himself? And his alter ego, the ever-amazing Spider-Man. THE CREATORS: He's launched two hits with Rising Stars and Midnight Nation, and now Straczynski teams up with penciler John Romita Jr. to form the Spidey dream team supreme! And can you believe we have none other than J. Scott Campbell on covers? THE FORMAT: 36 pages, full color, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 31 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4008585020

Cover by J. Scott Campbell J. Michael Straczynski/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna A new era continues as red-hot writer J. Michael Straczynski (Rising Stars, Midnight Nation) teams with all-star John Romita Jr. on Marvel's flagship title! Peter Parker embarks on a new career that will take him back to his roots and possibly unearth them! Meanwhile, dark forces rally against our favorite wall-crawler! Now featuring covers by J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl)! 36 pgs. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 32 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4008585021

Amazing Spider-Man no. 32 cover by J. Scott Campbell J. Michael Straczynski/ John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna The new era continues as writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship title! Head swimming with questions posed by the mysterious Ezekiel, Peter Parker digs into his roots, searching for a deeper understanding of his powers, and ultimately, himself. Meanwhile, Morlun prepares to make his move! Now featuring covers by J. Scott Campbell! 36 pgs. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 33 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4008585022

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #33 cover by J. Scott Campbell J. Michael Straczynski/ John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna The new era continues as writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship title! Still reeling from the questions posed by the enigmatic Ezekiel, Peter Parker digs deeper into his roots, searching for a deeper understanding of his powers, and, ultimately, himself. Meanwhile, the morbid Morlun prepares to make his move on Spider-Man! 36 pgs. 7-59606-04716-1-03311 Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 34 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4008585023

Cover by J. Scott Campbell J. Michael Straczynski/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna It's wall-to-wall action as Spider-Man, armed with new knowledge about himself and his powers, squares off against the enigmatic and lethal Morlun! "J. Michael Straczynski, creator of 'Babylon 5,' has taken over the reins of Marvel's venerable web-slinger... the results: the best issue of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN in years -- if not decades! 36 pgs. Straczynski is taking the wall-crawler in some amazing new directions!" - CaptainComics.net Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 36D CGC 9.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4674602015

Direct Edition. Black Cover Sept. 11th issue. Michael Straczynski/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna. (Marvel PG) 2.25 36 pgs. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 529B CGC 9.4 Garney Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4674602002

2ND Printing - Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils by RON GARNEY. Cover by BRYAN HITCH. Clothes make the man. At least that's what Tony Stark seems to think. Transformed by his experiences during "The Other" saga, Peter Parker stands poised for the next chapter of his life. And to mark the occasion, Tony has got a very special present: a new Spider-Man costume that's certain to raise eyebrows! Check out the new costume in this issue! 36 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP. Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 530 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Label #3753595006

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Art by TYLER KIRKHAM and JAY LEISTEN. Cover by RON GARNEY. Spidey's got a new lease on life, new powers, and a new costume, courtesy of his new best friend Tony Stark. So, what could possibly go wrong? 36 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 531 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3753595007

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Art by TYLER KIRKAN and SAL REGIA. Cover by RON GARNEY. "MR. PARKER GOES TO WASHINGTON" Peter Parker's trip to Washington with his boss Tony Stark has been a real doozy. As if suffering politicians who want to impose all sort of new rules on guys like him isn't enough, he's also got to deal with the monstrous might of the Titanium Man! Good thing for Spidey, his new costumes got some very special features...Get ready, True Believer. The clouds are quickly building on the horizon for a storm that will shake the entire Marvel Universe next month! Part 3 (of 3). 36 PGS. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 532A CGC 9.0 Garney

Paper: White

Label #3753595008

1st printing. Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Pencils & Cover by Ron Garney. "THE WAR AT HOME" Part 1 (of 6) CIVIL WAR TIE-IN. After rushing to the aftermath of the Riverbank Massacre to offer aid to its victims, Peter travels with Tony Stark to Washington DC and the White House, where the enactment of the Super Hero Registration Act appears imminent. As the Marvel Universe braces for the implications of legislation that will forever change the societal status of super heroes, Peter will have to make a very important personal decision one that just might be the most important decision of his life. 36 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 533A CGC 9.4 Garney

Paper: White

Label #3753595009

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY. CIVIL WAR TIE-IN! "THE WAR AT HOME" There's no turning back now. Peter has made the most important decision of his life. As the sides square off for the looming Civil War, he'll have to live with it. Now the big question is, what will this decision cost him? Part 2 (of 7). 36 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 533B CGC 9.2 Garney SDCC B&W Variant

Paper: White

Convention Edition.

Label #4204511011

San Diego Comic-Con Sketch Exclusive. Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY. CIVIL WAR TIE-IN! "THE WAR AT HOME" There's no turning back now. Peter has made the most important decision of his life. As the sides square off for the looming Civil War, he'll have to live with it. Now the big question is, what will this decision cost him? Part 2 (of 6). 36 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 534 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3753595010

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY. CIVIL WAR Tie-in! "THE WAR AT HOME" Life couldn't be more complicated -- or more dangerous -- for Peter Parker. Spider-Man has picked a side in the Civil War that's tearing apart the super hero community, and the decision has ripped apart some of his strongest bonds. When one of the War's leaders comes to recruit Spidey for his troops, will Spidey stay true to that decision? Part of 3 (of 7). 36 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 535 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3753595011

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY. CIVIL WAR Tie-in. "THE WAR AT HOME!" Guest-starring Iron Man and Mr. Fantastic. Caught in the throes of the Civil War that's ripping apart the super hero community, Spider-Man contemplates a move that will mean new friends and new foes. In a conflict of this magnitude, three is no middle ground -- Peter Parker's move will cast him as either George Washington...or Benedict Arnold. Part 4 (of 7). 36 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 536 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3753595012

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY. CIVIL WAR TIE-IN! 'THE WAR AT HOME' With Civil War in full-throttle mode, Spider-Man follows his conscience...and fast becomes a lightning rod for controversy. Unmasked and vunerable, this is Spider-Man as you've NEVER seen him! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 537A CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3753595013

1st Printing. Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY. CIVIL WAR Tie-In! "THE WAR AT HOME" Spider-Man's about to embark on what very well might be the most important offensive of the Civil War that's rocking the Marvel Universe. Part 6 (of 7). 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 538A CGC 9.0 Garney

Paper: White

Label #3753595014

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY. Conclusion to "THE WAR AT HOME," an official tie-in to "Civil War." The Civil War shaking the Marvel Universe races to its climax -- with Spider-Man caught right in the middle. Where else would we expect to find him? 36 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.