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Spawn (1992 Image) 9D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #1214513002

Direct Edition. "Angela!" 1st appearance of Angela, Cagliostro, and Medieval Spawn. Story by Neil Gaiman. Art by Todd McFarlane. Spawn is attacked by Angela, a warrior of Heaven who has been hunting Hellspawns for centuries. Includes a B&W poster of Angela by Jim Lee and Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 9D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4058648005

Direct Edition. "Angela!" 1st appearance of Angela, Cagliostro, and Medieval Spawn. Story by Neil Gaiman. Art by Todd McFarlane. Spawn is attacked by Angela, a warrior of Heaven who has been hunting Hellspawns for centuries. Includes a B&W poster of Angela by Jim Lee and Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 9D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4058648004

Direct Edition. "Angela!" 1st appearance of Angela, Cagliostro, and Medieval Spawn. Story by Neil Gaiman. Art by Todd McFarlane. Spawn is attacked by Angela, a warrior of Heaven who has been hunting Hellspawns for centuries. Includes a B&W poster of Angela by Jim Lee and Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 9D NM- 9.2 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Angela!" 1st appearance of Angela, Cagliostro, and Medieval Spawn. Story by Neil Gaiman. Art by Todd McFarlane. Spawn is attacked by Angela, a warrior of Heaven who has been hunting Hellspawns for centuries. Includes a B&W poster of Angela by Jim Lee and Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 9D NM- 9.2 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Angela!" 1st appearance of Angela, Cagliostro, and Medieval Spawn. Story by Neil Gaiman. Art by Todd McFarlane. Spawn is attacked by Angela, a warrior of Heaven who has been hunting Hellspawns for centuries. Includes a B&W poster of Angela by Jim Lee and Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 9N VF 8.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. "Angela!" 1st appearance of Angela, Cagliostro, and Medieval Spawn. Story by Neil Gaiman. Art by Todd McFarlane. Spawn is attacked by Angela, a warrior of Heaven who has been hunting Hellspawns for centuries. Includes a B&W poster of Angela by Jim Lee and Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 10D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3841049013

"Crossing Over!" Guest-starring Cerebus. Story by Dave Sim. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cerebus the Aardvark takes Spawn on a surreal journey and exploration about the politics of the comic industry and the rights of creators. Featuring uncredited guest-appearances by Superman and many major characters from the world of comic books (arms reaching through prison bars). Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 10D NM- 9.2 Direct Variant

Signed by Todd McFarlane. Autograph certification from Spider's Web is included.

"Crossing Over!" Guest-starring Cerebus. Story by Dave Sim. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cerebus the Aardvark takes Spawn on a surreal journey and exploration about the politics of the comic industry and the rights of creators. Featuring uncredited guest-appearances by Superman and many major characters from the world of comic books (arms reaching through prison bars). Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 11D VF 8.0 Direct Variant

Signed by Todd McFarlane. Autograph certification from Spider's Web is included

Direct Edition. "Home!" Story by Frank Miller. Art by Todd McFarlane. Two factions of cyborgs are battling over turf. Their gang-war has spilled over into Spawn's alleys and he is not pleased. However, sometimes subtlety is a far more effective weapon than brute force, as these cybernetic killers are about learn. Includes a B&W poster of Spawn, Big Guy, and Rusty by Geof Darrow. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 74N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4584232003

Newsstand Edition. "The Void!" Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Art by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. Sam and Twitch ponder the results on their research on Lt. Colonel Al Simmons. Meanwhile, Spawn continues to battle The Heap until he ends up engulfed by the mass of trash just as Cog and Bootsy arrive to save him. When Bootsy kneels to pray for help, he finds the sigil of the Hellspawn, a token signifying that Spawn is indeed gone. Elsewhere, Spawn falls into dark space where the former Eddie Beckett awaits for him and points him toward a light source and where he is welcomed home. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Gene Simmons. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 80D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2031224014

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Art and cover by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. "The Cleansing!" With Spawns help, Sam and Twitch surmise that Dr. Sarah Frost is the serial killer of the alley inhabitants. Spawn confronts her and witnesses her suicide by pesticides, a victim of her own phobia. But when Sam examines Dr. Frosts body, he finds that now familiar symbol branded on her neck… Later, Sam and Twitch receive a cardboard box with a head in it and a cryptic message written on their office wall. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Amy Gittleman. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 83N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4584232016

Newsstand Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Art by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "The Conqueror!" Spawn approaches Sam and Twitch again about an effective way to stop Billy Kincaid from supplying Hells army with souls. Meanwhile, a reassigned Jason Wynn hallucinates that he is a powerful, deadly, and ruthless as the legendary Genghis Khan. As he imagines himself Jason the Conqueror, he opens fire on innocent people in a restaurant. Later, when he returns to reality, he finds himself dirty and disoriented in Spawns alley where Bobby befriends him. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Phillip Qzersky. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 103D VF+ 8.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. (S) Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo (Color) Brian Haberlin."Cautionary Tales III: A Town Called Malice"?Something strange is happening in the rural community of Malice, Pennsylvania. It begins with a few odd coincidences and a series of tragic but seemingly innocent "accidents." But soon it becomes clear that the spirit of evil is filtering-up from the earth and threatening to swallow the entire countryside. What dark secret is buried under the streets and fields of Malice? And why can't anyone in town remember anything from the previous six months? The HellSpawn knows the answer, but can he act in time to save a town called Malice?FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 112N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. (C) Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Color) Brian Holguin (Cover) Greg Capullo"The Kingdom, Part Vl." LANDMARK SPAWN ISSUE. The morning after... The Night of the Cleansing -- when the Children of the Kingdom rain harsh judgment down upon the city of New York -- has come and gone. Last issue, Spawn stood alone against an avenging army of 777 supernatural assassins. Now, see who is left standing and who is lost forever to the darkness. Don't miss the stunning revelations and unexpected twists of this landmark issue!FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 135D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. Written by Brian Holguin and Todd McFarlane. Art by Angel Medina and Danny Miki. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of June 25th The Concept: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected from the ashes of his own grave in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons is reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, this warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. This Issue: "Mad Shadows, part 1"?Childhood memories blend with adult terror: A bizarre rash of attacks have recently occurred in the city-attacks that seem to mimic scenes from classic horror films and stories. Could an obsessed new kind of serial killer be behind the brutal assaults? Or could something far stranger and far more dangerous be responsible? One way or another, Spawn is determined to find out. FC 32pp $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 182 VF+ 8.5

Story DAVID HINE art & cover BRIAN HABERLIN The end of Spawn. 'Nuff said. Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 227A CGC 9.8 SS McFarlane

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 11/06/2014.

Label #1235660014

Cover by Todd McFarlane (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski DE-PROGRAMMED,' Part Three: 'The Life and Death of Jason Wynn' - Conclusion Since his sudden awakening from a mysterious coma in the pages of SPAWN 185, Jim Downing, the world's newest Hellspawn, has been searching for his past. At every turn answers were given in the form of more questions, but his time spent looking back has come to an end. As Jason Wynn weaves his final tale, the great manipulator will set Spawn up for something they both long for - freeing Jim of the burden of his human past, and unwittingly paving the way for a threat far greater than any imagined. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 237B CGC 9.8 McFarlane Tradesmart Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4092052014

Tradesmart Retailer Exclusive variant. (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski (CA) Todd McFarlane COGLIOSTRO RETURNS!!! But is it too late to save Jim Downing from his fate? Al Simmons' old mentor returns to guide Jim in his journey to control the vast powers that haunt him. But Cog has already betrayed one Spawn. Is he sinister enough to do it again, or is there more to his motivations than simple greed? The lessons that will shape Jim's future BEGIN HERE! Secrets that rest at the very core of the Spawn mythos are set to be revealed! Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 298B CGC 9.8 McFarlane Virgin Variant

Paper: White

"Virgin" Edition.

Label #2082879001

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Jason Shawn Alexander. Cover by Todd McFarlane. 'WAR TO 300,' Part One-TWO ISSUES 'TIL SPAWN #300! Spawn vs. the full might of Heaven's newest Godsend-ROUND 1! TODD McFARLANE and JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER up the ante in this lead-up to SPAWN's record-setting 300th issue, featuring TODD McFARLANE's special parody recreation of one of his own classic comic book covers! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 300F CGC 9.8 Capullo/McFarlane B&W Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover F. Piece(s) missing, may include corners/pegs.

Label #2081071013

Black and White Variant Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. Written by Todd McFarlane and Scott Snyder. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capulo, J. Scott Campbell, Jason Shawn Alexander, and Jerome Opena. SPAWN MAKES HISTORY! With this 300th issue, SPAWN becomes the longest-running independent series in comic book history. To celebrate, legendary artists TODD McFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO return with ALL-NEW interior pencils, with additional art provided by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL, and JEROME OPEÑA, a cavalcade of celebratory covers, and additional writing by SCOTT SNYDER! And next month, RECORDS WILL BE BROKEN with SPAWN #301! 72 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 300J CGC 9.8 SS McFarlane McFarlane Homage Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 01/17/2020. Variant Cover J.

Label #2565547002

Written by Todd McFarlane and Scott Snyder. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capulo, J. Scott Campbell, Jason Shawn Alexander, and Jerome Opena. Cover by Todd McFarlane. SPAWN MAKES HISTORY! With this 300th issue, SPAWN becomes the longest-running independent series in comic book history. To celebrate, legendary artists TODD McFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO return with ALL-NEW interior pencils, with additional art provided by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL, and JEROME OPEÑA, a cavalcade of celebratory covers, and additional writing by SCOTT SNYDER! And next month, RECORDS WILL BE BROKEN with SPAWN #301! 72 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 300J NM 9.4 McFarlane Homage Variant

Written by Todd McFarlane and Scott Snyder. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capulo, J. Scott Campbell, Jason Shawn Alexander, and Jerome Opena. Cover by Todd McFarlane. SPAWN MAKES HISTORY! With this 300th issue, SPAWN becomes the longest-running independent series in comic book history. To celebrate, legendary artists TODD McFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO return with ALL-NEW interior pencils, with additional art provided by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL, and JEROME OPEÑA, a cavalcade of celebratory covers, and additional writing by SCOTT SNYDER! And next month, RECORDS WILL BE BROKEN with SPAWN #301! 72 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 300N CGC 9.4 Campbell B&W Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover N.

Label #2098271025

Written by Todd McFarlane and Scott Snyder. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capulo, J. Scott Campbell, Jason Shawn Alexander, and Jerome Opena. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. SPAWN MAKES HISTORY! With this 300th issue, SPAWN becomes the longest-running independent series in comic book history. To celebrate, legendary artists TODD McFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO return with ALL-NEW interior pencils, with additional art provided by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL, and JEROME OPEÑA, a cavalcade of celebratory covers, and additional writing by SCOTT SNYDER! And next month, RECORDS WILL BE BROKEN with SPAWN #301! 72 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 309B CGC 9.6 McFarlane Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4036005009

Consequence of Sin: Part 2 - Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Ken Lashley. Cover by Todd McFarlane. New heroes! New villains! New war! The MYSTERIOUS and DANGEROUS army of Spawns continues to grow. First She-Spawn and Reaper! Then Medieval Spawn! Now Gunslinger Spawn has made his presence known. But who is a hero and who is a villain? And is Al Simmons strong enough to control them all? Maybe his new armor will help! TODD McFARLANE and KEN LASHLEY continue their epic tale! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 339C CGC 9.8 SS Powers

Paper: White

Signed & Sketch by Rob "Defshogun" Powers on 4/1/25. Variant Cover C.

Label #4592742005

Written by Rory McConville and Todd McFarlane. Art by Carlo Barberi. Blank Sketch Coveri. A new contender steps forward to claim the throne of Hell! Now Spawn may have to seek the help of one of his worst enemies in hopes of stopping this new threat. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (Mexican 1992 Editorial Kamite) 1REPRINT.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Mexican Edition.

Label #4531718025

Mexican Reprint Edition. Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Todd McFarlane. Reprints Spawn #1 story from Spawn #0 (published by Editorial Vid). Spanish Language.

Spawn Black and White (1997) 1 CGC 9.6 SS McFarlane

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 1/12/26. Black & White Edition.

Label #4660948001

Special black and white edition. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn Blood and Salvation (1999) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698528014

(W)Alan McElroy Painted by Ashley Wood Last spring, fans got their first taste of superstar illustrator, Ashley Wood's compelling interpretation of Spawn in "Blood and Shadows." Since the publication of the first Spawn Annual, fans have demanded to see more Spawn stories rendered by Ashley Wood, who is arguably the most provocative illustrator working in the comic book medium today. The rich visual possibilities of the bizarre world of Spawn once again come alive in "Blood and Salvation," where Ashley Wood's stunning visuals are combined with writer Alan McElroy's feverish words to bring fans yet another definitive interpretation of Todd McFarlane's original vision for Spawn. "Blood and Salvation" is an ironic, twisted tale of the horrors that befall people of faith on the edge of total destruction. FC, 56pg" Cover price $4.95.

Spawn Blood and Shadows (1999) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698528007

For the first time ever - a Spawn Annual! It's taken all this time to find a story that deserves the special treatment that an annual provides. A story named "Spawn: Blood & Shadows" that truly deserves to be set apart. Paul Jenkins and Ashley Wood combine to bring you a story that gives new insight into Spawn's world. Why does Spawn find himself drawn to a specific alley? Why does one of the tenement buildings in that alley attract the lost souls of the city? What is Spawn's role with the people that surround him? An annual used to mean something special. A turning point in a character's life. A story that couldn't be told in 24 pages. Something for fans to get excited about. Spawn Annual #1 is something special! Written by Paul Jenkins. Art and cover by Ashley Wood. 64 pages, FC Cover price $4.95.

Spawn Endgame TPB (2009) 1-1ST CGC 9.0 SS Portacio/McFarlane

Paper: White

Signed by Whilce Portacio on 10/7/16 & Todd McFarlane on 12/6/16.

Label #4693317001

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Spawn (1992) #185-190. Written by TODD McFARLANE and BRIAN HOLGUIN. Art by WHILCE PORTACIO and TODD McFARLANE. Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO. Presenting the all-new Spawn, with new characters, new villains, and new revelations about the Spawn universe. Reprinting for the first time the sold out, monumental issues of the Spawn: Endgame story arc. This collection reprints the new milestone in the saga of Spawn as the classic character is re-invented as only Spawn creator TODD McFARLANE can. Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 2 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Sal Buscema. With My Hammer In Hand...! starring Thor, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, and Hawkeye. The Power! The Passion! The Pride! starring Thor and the Absorbing Man. The Secret of Sigurd!--Tales of Asgard. Where Mortals Fear To Tread! starring Thor and the Absorbing Man. Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Advertisement for a collection of six Marvel Artists Self-Portraits featuring Jim Steranko, Herb Trimpe, Gene Colan, John Romita, Jack Kirby and Buscema from Marvelmania. Stan's Soapbox by Stan Lee. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 FN 6.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4012023003

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Marvel Magazine) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4611816001

Vol. 1, No. 2. November 1968. Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin in "The Goblin Lives!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Jim Mooney. Peter Parker has learned the identity of the Goblin--none other than Norman Osborn--and is pushed to his limit when green one threatens Aunt May! 58 pages of non-stop action! 8-in. x 10.25-in.; color; 64 pages. Romita cover painting. Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1497564048

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1497564113

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4695265018

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4511229020

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4511229019

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4695265013

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4695136018

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4695265009

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4073167014

"Kraven Is The Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Kraven and the Tarantula team up to kidnap the Empire State University chancellor. When Peter Parker hears about the abduction, the web-slinger rushes to ESU to investigate, but the hunter is lying in wait! Kraven and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from Central Park to the top of a movie theater marquee! And there the wall-crawler will come eye-to-eye with Kraven...and his sharp hunting knife! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson hires Glory Grant to be his new secretary. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors and Edward Lansky. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." (Note: The letters page features an essay from Gerry Conway.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4073167010

"Kraven Is The Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Kraven and the Tarantula team up to kidnap the Empire State University chancellor. When Peter Parker hears about the abduction, the web-slinger rushes to ESU to investigate, but the hunter is lying in wait! Kraven and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from Central Park to the top of a movie theater marquee! And there the wall-crawler will come eye-to-eye with Kraven...and his sharp hunting knife! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson hires Glory Grant to be his new secretary. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors and Edward Lansky. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." (Note: The letters page features an essay from Gerry Conway.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4073131009

"Kraven Is The Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Kraven and the Tarantula team up to kidnap the Empire State University chancellor. When Peter Parker hears about the abduction, the web-slinger rushes to ESU to investigate, but the hunter is lying in wait! Kraven and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from Central Park to the top of a movie theater marquee! And there the wall-crawler will come eye-to-eye with Kraven...and his sharp hunting knife! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson hires Glory Grant to be his new secretary. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors and Edward Lansky. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." (Note: The letters page features an essay from Gerry Conway.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.9

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1CE019B-007

"And There Was Lightmaster!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom. At last the mastermind behind the ESU kidnappings and the city hall attacks stands revealed! It's a new villain...Lightmaster! Who is he? And what is his connection to Empire State University? Spider-Man will have to find out in order to turn off the Lightmaster! Cameo appearance by the Tarantula. (Note: The issue includes a half-page ad for What If issue 1: "What If Spider-Man Joined the Fantastic Four?") 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 4 FN 6.0

"The Vulture is a Bird of Prey! Part 1 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. It's the long-awaited return of the Vulture! And the old villain is still craving revenge against Spider-Man! The Vulture perches several hostages on top of a skyscraper and dares the web-slinger to rescue them. The wall-crawler and the Vulture are in the middle of another classic battle, when suddenly the duo is interrupted by...the Hitman! First appearance of the Hitman. (Notes: The Vulture previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 64. The red-haired woman on the cover is not Mary Jane Watson.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.