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Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4695265003

"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) 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 FN+ 6.5

"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 VF 8.0

"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) 25 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4729838013

"Carrion, My Wayward Son!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Bruce Patterson. The Maggia and Big M break into the Citicorp Center with their new powerful weapon...the Tri-Man! The web-slinger happens to be close by and swings into the bank to stop the robbery. However, the wall-crawler is not prepared to battle both the Tri-Man and the Masked Marauder in close quarters! Can the Spectacular Spider-Man stave off the Tri-Man and dodge Big M's opti-blasts at the same time? Meanwhile, the White Tiger (aka Hector Ayala) clashes with a street gang in South Bronx, and a new ghastly villain reveals his hatred for Spider-Man. First appearance of Carrion. (Notes: This issue begins a seven-issue run in the Spectacular Spider-Man series that features the best stories in the early years of the title. This issue also includes a full page ad for the Korvac saga taking place in the Avengers series. Art by George Perez.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 27 VG 4.0

1st Printing. "The Blind Leading The Blind" Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Frank Miller (1st work on Daredevil). Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. One of the classic issues of the bronze age. Two blind super-heroes are on the trail of the Masked Marauder and the Tri-Man! Can Daredevil lead Spider-Man to the secret lair of the Maggia? The Man Without Fear and the web-slinger must hurry, because the Masked Marauder is set to launch his atomic bombdroid to destroy the city! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Carrion. (Notes: This issue includes a one-page retelling of Daredevil's origin. This issue was reprinted in 1984 in Spider-Man and Daredevil 1, in 1993 through JC Penney Catalog identifiable by having the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" printed in the UPC box, and again in 1994 in The Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man). 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 30 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4729838014

"Secret as the Grave!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob Layton. Carrion has charged Spider-Man with the murders of both Gwen Stacy and Professor Miles Warren! What is Carrion's connection to the people from Peter Parker's past? Now in the ESU campus gymnasium, the wall-crawler and the White Tiger will fight together against the evil of Carrion! First 40¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 55D CGC 9.2 SS Miller

Paper: White

Signed by Frank Miller on 04/17/2023.

Label #4225812003

Direct Edition. "The Big Blow Out" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Frank Miller. Thanks to a legal technicality, one of Captain Marvel's deadliest foes is released from Project Pegasus. And now the Spectacular Spider-Man has an explosive problem on his hands...Nitro! Neither hero nor villain knows much about the other's powers, but that doesn't prevent the pair from waging a terrific battle across Manhattan! (Note: Nitro previously appeared in Omega the Unknown 8.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 64D CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1464925021

1st appearance of Cloak and Dagger

Direct Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 64N VG+ 4.5

1st appearance of Cloak and Dagger

Newsstand Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 84 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4729838015

"Kidnapped!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils and Inks by Dave Simon. A city councilman running for mayor decides that his image would improve if voters were to see him walking through Central Park with his baby son. However, the councilman's clever plan backfires when his baby disappears! Can the web-slinger find the missing infant? Also in this issue, the Black Cat checks out of the hospital. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 90N CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Stan Lee autograph deemed NOT authentic. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4740369001

Newsstand Edition. "Where, Oh Where Has My Spider-Man Gone?" Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man is missing! Where is he? The Black Cat is looking everywhere! She checks with everyone including Mrs. Muggins, Captain DeWolff, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, and the Avengers! When the web-slinger finally reappears on the final page, he's wearing his new black costume! Cameo appearances by the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Marvel Team-Up 141, and this issue. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 351,448; average paid circulation 172,290.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 97 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4729838008

Direct Edition. "Hermit-Age!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. It's an unusual tale as an advertising executive, Timothy Quail, is forced to help a local crime boss plot his criminal activities. Poor Timothy just wants to be left alone. Can the web-slinger help him? Also in this issue, Spider-Man confronts the Black Cat about her bad luck powers and her connection to the Kingpin. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch and the alien symbiote. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4729838009

Direct Edition. "True Confessions!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Black Cat finally tells the web-slinger the truth about the Kingpin's involvement in her gaining new powers. Spider-Man is shocked. Is this the beginning of the end for the wall-crawler and Felicia? Meanwhile, the alien symbiote has escaped from the Baxter Building and is on the prowl...looking for Spider-Man! First appearance of the Spot. Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 99D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4729838010

Direct Edition. "Spider on the Spot!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The web-slinger and the Black Cat journey to the Kingpin's tower to face the crime lord, but before they can do that...the Spot attacks! Fortunately, the new villain is relatively harmless to Spider-Man, but Felicia's bad luck powers may not be! Has the Black Cat subconsciously lost control of her powers? Last 60¢ issue. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin and the alien symbiote. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 100D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4729838011

Direct Edition. "Breakin'!" Double-sized issue. Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Vince Colletta and Geof Isherwood. Cover by Al Milgrom. The wall-crawler returns to the Kingpin's skyscraper, but again runs into the pesky Spot! While Spider-Man fights the Spot, the Black Cat confronts the Kingpin and learns the tragic secret of her bad luck powers. A dejected Felicia elects not to attack the massive crime boss, but a few minutes later...the Spectacular Spider-Man does! It's a great slugfest between the Kingpin and the web-slinger! Meanwhile, as the battle is raging at the Kingpin's tower, the alien symbiote slips into Peter Parker's closet...and waits! (Note: The alien symbiote plot line continues in Web of Spider-Man 1.) 48 pages Cover price $1.00.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 101N VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

Newsstand Edition. "Echoes" Script by Cary Burkett. Pencils by Juan Alacantara. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by John Byrne. A new era begins for the Spectacular Spider-Man as the Black Cat has departed his life. However, the breakup with Felicia has left the web-slinger in a melancholy mood, so he visits the site of his greatest heartbreak...the Brooklyn Bridge. The events of Amazing Spider-Man 121 still haunt the wall-crawler, but life goes on...and so does crime in the big city. When Blacklash takes a hostage after bungling a burglary attempt, the spectacular one swings into action! Flashback cameos of Gwen Stacy and the Green Goblin. First 65¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 337,108; average paid circulation 180,498.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 107D CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4729838022

Direct Edition. "Original Sin" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Rich Buckler. The critically acclaimed Death of Jean DeWolff storyline begins with this issue. In a stunning development, police captain Jean DeWolff is found murdered in her apartment. The entire city is in a state of shock over the killing including the police department, the staff at the Daily Bugle, and the Amazing Spider-Man. The web-slinger (in his black costume) begins investigating the homicide by meeting with the detective assigned to the case, Stan Carter. However, another superhero, Daredevil, gets the first shot at stopping the murderous rampage of the Sin-Eater! First appearance of the Sin-Eater. 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 107D CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4729838023

Direct Edition. "Original Sin" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Rich Buckler. The critically acclaimed Death of Jean DeWolff storyline begins with this issue. In a stunning development, police captain Jean DeWolff is found murdered in her apartment. The entire city is in a state of shock over the killing including the police department, the staff at the Daily Bugle, and the Amazing Spider-Man. The web-slinger (in his black costume) begins investigating the homicide by meeting with the detective assigned to the case, Stan Carter. However, another superhero, Daredevil, gets the first shot at stopping the murderous rampage of the Sin-Eater! First appearance of the Sin-Eater. 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 110 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4729838020

"All My Sins Remembered" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by (unnamed) many hands. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Rubinstein. It's the dramatic conclusion to the Sin-Eater saga! The web-slinger and the Man Without Fear finally catch up to the Sin-Eater at the Jameson residence, and a tremendous battle follows between...Daredevil and Spider-Man?!? Will Peter Parker and Matt Murdock ever see eye-to-eye on justice for the Sin-Eater? Last 65¢ issue. (Notes: This four-part story was reprinted in 1990 in a trade paperback titled "The Death of Jean DeWolff." Stan Carter (aka the Sin-Eater) returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 128.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 113 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4729838021

"Mayhem!" Script by Peter David. Pencils and Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Rich Buckler. The three thugs that Mr. Popchik shot on the subway three issues ago decide that it's time for payback! And they're taking the battle to Queens, specifically Aunt May's house! Can the Amazing Spider-Man sneak into his boyhood home and rescue Aunt May and her friends? Meanwhile, the Black Cat is back in town, and she's robbing the rich to give to the poor. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 120D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4683768017

Direct Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover - "A House Is Not A Home" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Keith Giffen. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Mark Beachum and Joe Rubinstein. It's an off-beat tale as Peter Parker and a reporter from the Daily Bugle investigate a decrepit apartment building that has been taken over by a gang. Can the Amazing Spider-Man save the neighborhood? 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 125 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4729838018

"Wrecking Havoc!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-woman. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Vince Colletta and Art Nichols. Cover by Bob Hall and Al Milgrom. The story begins at the Dextron labs in Colorado as both the new Spider-woman (aka Julia Carpenter) and the Wrecking Crew are searching for a highly coveted computer disc. Despite her gallant effort, Spider-woman is unable to prevent the Wrecker, Bulldozer, Piledriver, and Thunderball from stealing the disc. A few days later in New York City, the Wrecker and Spider-woman renew their battle for the disc, but this time a third participant, the Spectacular Spider-Man, joins the fray! Are the two spider-heroes going to fight the Wrecker or each other? Meanwhile, the Wrecker's mother lies near death in Queens. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 128D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4729838016

Direct Edition. "Spider Hunt" Script by Peter David. Pencils by Alan Kupperberg. Inks by Alan Kupperberg. Cover by Al Milgrom. J. Jonah Jameson has a new plan to bring down Spider-Man...hire Silver Sable's henchmen to do the job! They will try their best against the wall-crawler over the skies of Manhattan! Meanwhile, the Black Cat (in her new costume) continues her plot to frame the web-slinger. Cameo appearances by Daredevil, the Foreigner, and Stan Carter. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 132D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4729838017

Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt - Part 6 of 6 - "Ascending" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finishes). Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 294. The hunt is almost over. Kraven is dead, but Vermin is still on the loose. Spider-Man must suppress his fears and enter the sewer to find Vermin. Can the web-slinger match Vermin's savagery and bring the rat-like killer to justice? It's an uplifting finale for the Amazing Spider-Man! (Note: This six-issue saga was reprinted as a trade book titled "Kraven's Last Hunt" in both 1989 and 2006.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 200D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698013025

Direct Edition. "Best of Enemies!" Giant-Sized Anniversary Issue. Silver foil cover. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The Green Goblin is on the loose again! And the first thing he does is grab Mary Jane and take her to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge! Oh no! Is the tragic history from Amazing Spider-Man 121 going to repeat itself?! Thankfully not this time as Mary Jane talks sense into the goblin! But Harry's mental state continues to fluctuate between lucidity and lunacy. And his hatred for the web-slinger grows by the day! When will the goblin strike again? The untenable situation has Peter and Mary Jane living on the edge…waiting for the next attack! The fateful day of destiny finally arrives when Harry traps Spider-Man inside his townhouse wired with explosives! The goblin is poised to administer the coup de grâce when he suddenly realizes that little Normie and Mary Jane have just entered the building! And now the wall-crawler's long-time foe (and Peter Parker's long-time friend) faces a series of critical decisions! Save his son? Save Mary Jane? Save Spider-Man? What will the Green Goblin do with three lives on the line? Will years of friendship or years of frustration guide Harry's choices? A heartbreaking ending. Death of Harry Osborn. An unknown percentage of the print run was produced with the foil design misaligned. We do not differentiate between the two, but any slabbed copies listed here with misaligned foil noted on the label will have that notation in our listings as well. 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 261 CBCS 9.6 Verified Sig Romita Sr.

Paper: White

Verified Signature: John Romita Sr.

Label #22-46C45A3-004

"Bad Business" Goblins at the Gate Part 3 of 3. Plot by Roger Stern and Glenn Greenberg. Script by Glenn Greenberg. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Sr. The goblins emerge triumphant at the Big Apple Hotel! The Green Goblin flies away with Daniel Kingsley, while the Hobgoblin glides away with the web-slinger! And several minutes later they rendezvous with Norman Osborn at the Multivex corporation! It looks like game, set, and match for Norman! But the Hobgoblin wants to unmask Spider-Man! While Norman just wants his missing journal! Are the powerful goblins of the past about to throw down in the present? Yes, they are! And the wondrous wall-crawler must be ready for anything! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Betty Brant. (Notes: Roderick Kingsley returns many years later in Amazing Spider-Man 648. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Annual 4N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4729838007

Newsstand Edition. "Memory Lane!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Kerry Gammill, Sal Buscema, and Carlos Garzon. Aunt May is making secret trips to the parts of Brooklyn where she spent her adolescence. Peter discovers that she has been receiving letters from a former suitor, Johnny Jerome, who has been recently paroled from prison. It's a touching story about days gone by. Note: Spider-Man is wearing the alien symbiote (aka black costume) in this issue. Back up story: "Cat and Mouse" Story by Bob Denatale. Art by Ron Randall. The Black Cat has lost a wine carafe that Spider-Man gave her as a gift. She spends the evening chasing it across New York City. 48 pages Cover price $1.00.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Annual 4N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4729838006

Newsstand Edition. "Memory Lane!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Kerry Gammill, Sal Buscema, and Carlos Garzon. Aunt May is making secret trips to the parts of Brooklyn where she spent her adolescence. Peter discovers that she has been receiving letters from a former suitor, Johnny Jerome, who has been recently paroled from prison. It's a touching story about days gone by. Note: Spider-Man is wearing the alien symbiote (aka black costume) in this issue. Back up story: "Cat and Mouse" Story by Bob Denatale. Art by Ron Randall. The Black Cat has lost a wine carafe that Spider-Man gave her as a gift. She spends the evening chasing it across New York City. 48 pages Cover price $1.00.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Annual 6 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4729838019

"Ace II" Story by Peter David. Art by Mark Beachum and Josef Rubinstein. It's been several months since Spider-Man's first encounter with Ace, and now Ace is set to testify in court against his brother who shot and killed a local store owner in Harlem. However, the situation gets complicated and Spider-Man ends up fighting Ace again. 48 pages Cover price $1.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Annual 8 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4729837022

Evolutionary War. "Return to Sender" Guest-starring the Young Gods. Part 10 of the Evolutionary War storyline. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Mark Bagley and Keith Williams. Cover by Sal Buscema. After rescuing a young woman from two operatives of the High Evolutionary, the Spectacular Spider-Man suddenly finds himself face-to-face with the clone of Gwen Stacy. Peter Parker had not seen her since Amazing Spiderman 149, and now his long-buried memories and feelings are resurfacing. How will Peter handle the return of Gwen? And perhaps more importantly, how will his wife, Mary Jane? Meanwhile, the High Evolutionary is still trying to capture Gwen in order to study her genetic composition. Can the High Evolutionary discover the truth behind the Gwen Stacy clone? The Young Gods will try to help. The Evolutionary War storyline concludes in Avengers Annual 17. First back up story: "Opposing Forces" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Mark Bagley and Mike Esposito. The Young Gods travel to Jerusalem and battle a mysterious creature. Second back up story: "The Young Gods Fact Pages" A 5-page telling of the backgrounds and powers of the members of the Young Gods. Third back up story: "The Son of Earth" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Ron Lim and Tony DeZuniga. The 10th chapter of the history of the High Evolutionary includes confrontations with Adam Warlock and Galactus. 64 pages Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Boy (2024 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4691741024

Written by Dan Slott. Art by Paco Medina. Cover by Skottie Young. SECRETS OF SPIDER-BOY REVEALED! Spinning out of the pages of DAN SLOTT and MARK BAGLEY's monumental SPIDER-MAN run - here comes the spectacular SPIDER-BOY! After the events of THE END OF THE SPIDER-VERSE, Spider-Boy's secret history as Spider-Man's sidekick was nearly forgotten forever. But now those mysteries will be revealed while they embark on exciting new adventures…TOGETHER! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Spider-Boy (2024 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Andrews Foil Edition.

Label #4390512015

Written by Dan Slott. Art by Paco Medina. Cover by Kaare Andrews. SECRETS OF SPIDER-BOY REVEALED! Spinning out of the pages of DAN SLOTT and MARK BAGLEY's monumental SPIDER-MAN run - here comes the spectacular SPIDER-BOY! After the events of THE END OF THE SPIDER-VERSE, Spider-Boy's secret history as Spider-Man's sidekick was nearly forgotten forever. But now those mysteries will be revealed while they embark on exciting new adventures…TOGETHER! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Spider-Boy (2024 Marvel) Annual 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Clark Variant Cover.

Label #4498247007

Written by Steve Foxe; Derek Landy. Art by Carlos Nieto; Sara Pichelli. Cover by Taurin Clarke. "INFINITY WATCH" PART EIGHT! Spider-Boy is juggling being Spider-Man's sidekick, keeping his friends safe and just being a regular kid. But nothing stops him from jumping in when trouble is brewing! This time he's joined by MULTITUDE, who has the Soul Stone, and PRINCE OF POWER, who has the Power Stone (of course!), as they face off against a mysterious evil they vow to stop! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Spider-Girl (1999) Wizard 1/2 1Z CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4738110004

Wizard 1/2 Edition, COA not included. Cover price $6.95.

Spider-Gwen Gwenverse (2022 Marvel) 2EASTSIDE.B CGC 9.8 SS Inhyuk Lee

Paper: White

Signed and sketch by Inhyuk Lee on 10/09/2022. East Side Comics "Virgin" Edition.

Label #2699071012

East Side Comics exclusive virgin cover by InHyuk Lee. Written by Tim Seeley. Art by Jodi Nishijima. To stop another Gwen Stacy from corrupting the world, Ghost Spider must team up with Thorgwen and travel back in time! But will this new alliance be able to stand against the Super-Soldier might of Captain America Gwen? They will have to try as it looks like she's out for revenge against ANOTHER Gwen Stacy! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Spider-Gwen Gwenverse (2022 Marvel) 2ILLUMINATI.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Turini Variant Cover.

Label #4740277008

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Cover by Marco Turini. Written by Tim Seeley. Art by Jodi Nishijima. To stop another Gwen Stacy from corrupting the world, Ghost Spider must team up with Thorgwen and travel back in time! But will this new alliance be able to stand against the Super-Soldier might of Captain America Gwen? They will have to try as it looks like she's out for revenge against ANOTHER Gwen Stacy! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Spider-Gwen Gwenverse (2022 Marvel) 3D CGC 9.8 Fuji 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Fuji Variant Cover.

Label #4740277010

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tim Seeley. Art by Jodi Nishijima. Cover by Nao Fuji. MEET THE CAPTAIN AMERICA OF 1954...GWEN STACY! Ghost Spider's time-traveling/dimension-hopping mission continues! Gwen has landed in her universe's 1954...so then how can there be someone running around with her face, carrying Captain America's shield?! 28 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Gwen Gwenverse (2022 Marvel) 5D CGC 9.6 Baldari 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Baldari Variant Cover.

Label #4740277007

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tim Seeley. Art by Jody Nishijima. Cover by Nicoletta Baldari. FACE TO FACE WITH FINALE! Gwen has one last stop and it's at the end of time to face the one who started it all, Finale! But if Gwen defeats Finale will her time be fixed? Perhaps not as she remembers it... And what's to happen to the other Gwens?! Don't miss the epic final issue that will impact Gwen Stacy's entire timeline! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Gwen Shadow Clones (2023 Marvel) 3C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Gonzales Variant Cover.

Label #4713813006

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Written by Emily Kim. Art by Kei Zama. Cover by Rian Gonzalez. WHO CREATED THE CLONES? Things are not looking good for Spider-Gwen! Surrounded by three more clones who are ready for one less Gwen to be in this world, Ghost-Spider is beaten and alone. Unfortunately, that is not all she has to be worried about... Someone lurks in the shadows, as the mastermind behind the clones is revealed! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Gwen Shadow Clones (2023 Marvel) 3ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Ngu "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4682636013

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Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comic Books, The 616 Comics, Comic Traders, and AntiHero Gallery) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Kael Ngu. Written by Emily Kim. Art by Kei Zama. WHO CREATED THE CLONES? Things are not looking good for Spider-Gwen! Surrounded by three more clones who are ready for one less Gwen to be in this world, Ghost-Spider is beaten and alone. Unfortunately, that is not all she has to be worried about... Someone lurks in the shadows, as the mastermind behind the clones is revealed! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Spider-Gwen Smash (2024 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Momoko Variant Cover.

Label #4682638013

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Written by Melissa Flores. Art by Enid Balam. Cover by Peach Momoko. TIME TO FACE THE MUSIC! The Mary Janes are off on a four-city tour as the opening act to one of Earth-65's biggest rock bands! Gwen has promised the band that this big break will be all about the music. No web-slinging, just drums. But when a mysterious assassin targets the headliner, Gwen begins to wonder how she got this gig in the first place. Featuring new versions of some of your favorite characters! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Spider-Gwen Smash (2024 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Virgin" Edition.

Label #4705405017

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Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, The 616, Comic Traders, and Antihero Gallery) Exclusive Virgin Cover by David Nakayama. Written by Melissa Flores. Art by Enid Balam. TIME TO FACE THE MUSIC! The Mary Janes are off on a four-city tour as the opening act to one of Earth-65's biggest rock bands! Gwen has promised the band that this big break will be all about the music. No web-slinging, just drums. But when a mysterious assassin targets the headliner, Gwen begins to wonder how she got this gig in the first place. Featuring new versions of some of your favorite characters! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1AP VF+ 8.5 McFarlane Direct Polybagged Variant

Polybagged Direct 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) 1AU CGC 9.8 SS McFarlane McFarlane Direct Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 12/7/22.

Label #4153555007

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 SS McFarlane McFarlane Direct Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 12/7/22.

Label #4153555004

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 SS McFarlane McFarlane Direct Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 02/19/2023.

Label #4170748001

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 SS McFarlane McFarlane Direct Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 12/14/2017.

Label #1585324009

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 9.4 McFarlane Newsstand Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4650690015

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.