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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 265A.N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #2090390012

First printing. Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. "After the Fox!". The Black Fox is on the run! But it's not the Spectacular Spider-Man who's chasing him! It's Silver Sable! An adventurer for hire from the European country of Symkaria! Silver Sable and her Wild Pack pursue the fox through the streets of Manhattan and then later corner him on the waterfront! However, the aging international jewel thief has a wall-crawling guardian angel! Down on the docks, the sparks fly as the web-slinger gives Silver Sable a lesson in diplomacy...superhero-style! Second appearance of the Black Fox. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, and Normie Osborn. (Notes: Silver Sable appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 279. The Black Fox returns in Web of Spider-Man 14. There is a second printing of this issue published in 1992. The second printing features a gray cover and a yellow dog ear touting the first appearance of Silver Sable. This story was also reprinted in Marvel Tales 277.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 267 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609484014

Direct Edition. "The Commuter Cometh!" Script by Peter David. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. The Amazing Spider-Man leaves the big city and travels to the suburbs to catch a robber! But once the web-slinger arrives in Scarsdale, he discovers that suburban life is nothing like his daily life in New York City! Out in suburbia there aren't any tall buildings for web-swinging or rooftops to leap over! So, Spidey has to travel by foot and avoid the neighborhood watch patrol! Fortunately, the proportionate speed, strength, and agility of a spider play just as well in the 'burbs as they do in Manhattan! And the web-slinger eventually gets his man! Cameo appearances by the Human Torch and Matt Murdock. (Note: Spider-Man wears both of his costumes in this issue -- first the black one and then the traditional red and blue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 268 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609476008

"This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So, it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So, the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 268 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609476006

"This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So, it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So, the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 268 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609476001

"This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So, it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So, the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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

Paper: White

Label #0153766006

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

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 275 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0784337001

Direct Edition. "The Choice and the Challenge!" Part 1 of 2. Double-sized issue. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Affairs of the heart take center stage for Peter, Mary Jane, Betty, Ned, Flash, and Sha Shan as the long-time group of friends deal with a variety of relationship problems! But amid the soap opera-style drama, there is a super-villain on the prowl...the Hobgoblin! Armed with a new weapons system, the goblin circles the Port Authority Bus Terminal to draw out the web-slinger! Surprisingly the Hobgoblin's plan works! And then so does his new weapon! Is the goblin finally going to put Spidey down for the count? Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Arranger, and Rose. Flashback cameos by the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, and the Sin-Eater. (Notes: Woven into the story are 11 (reprinted) pages of Spider-Man's origin from Amazing Fantasy 15. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. On the cover the web-slinger and Hobgoblin break through a page from Amazing Fantasy 15. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 283.)52 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 275N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #2096560013

Newsstand Edition. "The Choice and the Challenge!" Part 1 of 2. Double-sized issue. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Affairs of the heart take center stage for Peter, Mary Jane, Betty, Ned, Flash, and Sha Shan as the long-time group of friends deal with a variety of relationship problems! But amid the soap opera-style drama, there is a super-villain on the prowl...the Hobgoblin! Armed with a new weapons system, the goblin circles the Port Authority Bus Terminal to draw out the web-slinger! Surprisingly the Hobgoblin's plan works! And then so does his new weapon! Is the goblin finally going to put Spidey down for the count? Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Arranger, and Rose. Flashback cameos by the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, and the Sin-Eater. (Notes: Woven into the story are 11 (reprinted) pages of Spider-Man's origin from Amazing Fantasy 15. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. On the cover the web-slinger and Hobgoblin break through a page from Amazing Fantasy 15. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 283.)52 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 280 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0147049011

Direct Edition. "Introducing the Sinister Syndicate!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts) and Brett Breeding (pencils/inks). Cover by Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding. The amazing one is back in town (after the events of Web of Spider-Man 18)! And Silver Sable wants him at Coney Island amusement park for a battle vs. Jack O'Lantern! However when Spidey and sable show up at the park, they get the Sinister Syndicate instead: Beetle, Boomerang, Hydro-Man, Rhino, and Speed Demon! What a revoltin' development! Five against two! This won't be a day at the beach! First appearance of the Sinister Syndicate. Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Sha Shan, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Leeds, Ned Leeds, Roderick Kingsley, the Kingpin, Rose, Arranger, and the Sandman. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 288.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 293N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2096560014

Newsstand Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt: Part 2 of 6 -- "Crawling" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 31. In a shocking development, Kraven the Hunter has buried the Amazing Spider-Man six feet under! And now the deranged hunter is wearing his own spider costume and fighting crime on the streets of New York City! Unbelievable! What in the world is going on?! That's what Mary Jane would like to know as she desperately searches for her newlywed husband! And to make matters worse, there's something horrific coming up from the sewers: Vermin! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 131. (Note: Vermin previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 128.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 294 FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt: Part 5 of 6 -- "Thunder" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 32. A furious web-slinger confronts Kraven inside his lair! However, the depraved hunter doesn't want to fight! He only wants to talk and show the wall-crawler his prized possession downstairs: Vermin! Spider-Man is confused. The man-rat is scared. And Kraven has gone off the deep end! When the disturbed hunter lets Vermin go, the amazing one has no choice but to battle the tormented creature and pursue him into the streets! Once Kraven is alone, he completes his final hunt in horrendous fashion. Story concludes in Spectacular Spider-Man 132. Death of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: In 1992 a sequel to this six-part saga was published: The Amazing Spider-Man Soul of the Hunter. An alternative reality in which Kraven actually killed Spider-Man is explored in What If (2nd series) 17. At the time of its publication, this issue generated considerable controversy due to Kraven's violent death by his own hands.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 294N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2096560015

Newsstand Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt: Part 5 of 6 -- "Thunder" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 32. A furious web-slinger confronts Kraven inside his lair! However the depraved hunter doesn't want to fight! He only wants to talk and show the wall-crawler his prized possession downstairs: Vermin! Spider-Man is confused. The man-rat is scared. And Kraven has gone off the deep end! When the disturbed hunter lets Vermin go, the amazing one has no choice but to battle the tormented creature and pursue him into the streets! Once Kraven is alone, he completes his final hunt in horrendous fashion. Story concludes in Spectacular Spider-Man 132. Death of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: In 1992 a sequel to this six-part saga was published: The Amazing Spider-Man Soul of the Hunter. An alternative reality in which Kraven actually killed Spider-Man is explored in What If (2nd series) 17. At the time of its publication, this issue generated considerable controversy due to Kraven's violent death by his own hands.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 298 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #25-3A780F6-001

Direct Edition. "Chance Encounter!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Chance is back in business and working a new job for the Life Foundation! The clandestine organization wants Chance to steal an arms shipment coming into the west side docks! That should be a piece of cake for the high-flying mercenary! However, the Daily Bugle dispatches an undercover photographer to observe the delivery! And beneath the moonlit sky, fireworks explode when Chance and the Amazing Spider-Man throw down on the docks! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Eddie Brock (aka Venom). First appearance of Carlton Drake of the Life Foundation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joy Mercado, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Chance previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. This issue begins Todd McFarlane's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 298 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Chance Encounter!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Chance is back in business and working a new job for the Life Foundation! The clandestine organization wants Chance to steal an arms shipment coming into the west side docks! That should be a piece of cake for the high-flying mercenary! However, the Daily Bugle dispatches an undercover photographer to observe the delivery! And beneath the moonlit sky, fireworks explode when Chance and the Amazing Spider-Man throw down on the docks! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Eddie Brock (aka Venom). First appearance of Carlton Drake of the Life Foundation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joy Mercado, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Chance previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. This issue begins Todd McFarlane's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 298 FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. "Chance Encounter!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Chance is back in business and working a new job for the Life Foundation! The clandestine organization wants Chance to steal an arms shipment coming into the west side docks! That should be a piece of cake for the high-flying mercenary! However, the Daily Bugle dispatches an undercover photographer to observe the delivery! And beneath the moonlit sky, fireworks explode when Chance and the Amazing Spider-Man throw down on the docks! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Eddie Brock (aka Venom). First appearance of Carlton Drake of the Life Foundation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joy Mercado, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Chance previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. This issue begins Todd McFarlane's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 298N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. "Chance Encounter!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Chance is back in business and working a new job for the Life Foundation! The clandestine organization wants Chance to steal an arms shipment coming into the west side docks! That should be a piece of cake for the high-flying mercenary! However, the Daily Bugle dispatches an undercover photographer to observe the delivery! And beneath the moonlit sky, fireworks explode when Chance and the Amazing Spider-Man throw down on the docks! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Eddie Brock (aka Venom). First appearance of Carlton Drake of the Life Foundation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joy Mercado, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Chance previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. This issue begins Todd McFarlane's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 299 VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "Survival of the Hittist!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After their waterfront arms theft goes awry, the Life Foundation turns the tables on Chance! The mysterious survivalist group abducts the mercenary and takes him to their secret headquarters in northern New Jersey! But thanks to a well-placed spider tracer, the web-slinger infiltrates the foundation's secluded colony the next day...and rescues Chance! So now the adversaries of 24 hours ago suddenly become allies to avoid death...courtesy of the Life Foundation! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Venom. Cameo appearances by Eddie Murphy, Paul Schaffer, and Joe Robertson. Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages, full color. (Note: Chance returns in Amazing Spider-Man 336.) Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 299 VG/FN 5.0

Direct Edition. "Survival of the Hittist!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After their waterfront arms theft goes awry, the Life Foundation turns the tables on Chance! The mysterious survivalist group abducts the mercenary and takes him to their secret headquarters in northern New Jersey! But thanks to a well-placed spider tracer, the web-slinger infiltrates the foundation's secluded colony the next day...and rescues Chance! So now the adversaries of 24 hours ago suddenly become allies to avoid death...courtesy of the Life Foundation! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Venom. Cameo appearances by Eddie Murphy, Paul Schaffer, and Joe Robertson. Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages, full color. (Note: Chance returns in Amazing Spider-Man 336.) Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 299N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. "Survival of the Hittist!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After their waterfront arms theft goes awry, the Life Foundation turns the tables on Chance! The mysterious survivalist group abducts the mercenary and takes him to their secret headquarters in northern New Jersey! But thanks to a well-placed spider tracer, the web-slinger infiltrates the foundation's secluded colony the next day...and rescues Chance! So now the adversaries of 24 hours ago suddenly become allies to avoid death...courtesy of the Life Foundation! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Venom. Cameo appearances by Eddie Murphy, Paul Schaffer, and Joe Robertson. Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages, full color. (Note: Chance returns in Amazing Spider-Man 336.) Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 299N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. "Survival of the Hittist!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After their waterfront arms theft goes awry, the Life Foundation turns the tables on Chance! The mysterious survivalist group abducts the mercenary and takes him to their secret headquarters in northern New Jersey! But thanks to a well-placed spider tracer, the web-slinger infiltrates the foundation's secluded colony the next day...and rescues Chance! So now the adversaries of 24 hours ago suddenly become allies to avoid death...courtesy of the Life Foundation! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Venom. Cameo appearances by Eddie Murphy, Paul Schaffer, and Joe Robertson. Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages, full color. (Note: Chance returns in Amazing Spider-Man 336.) Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 299N CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #2096560016

Newsstand Edition. "Survival of the Hittist!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After their waterfront arms theft goes awry, the Life Foundation turns the tables on Chance! The mysterious survivalist group abducts the mercenary and takes him to their secret headquarters in northern New Jersey! But thanks to a well-placed spider tracer, the web-slinger infiltrates the foundation's secluded colony the next day...and rescues Chance! So now the adversaries of 24 hours ago suddenly become allies to avoid death...courtesy of the Life Foundation! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Venom. Cameo appearances by Eddie Murphy, Paul Schaffer, and Joe Robertson. Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages, full color. (Note: Chance returns in Amazing Spider-Man 336.) Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300 CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #1236673002

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300 FN+ 6.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300 VG+ 4.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 301 CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4668465007

Direct Edition. "The Sable Gauntlet!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The first 300 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man are in the books after the web-slinger's epic battle vs. Venom last issue! And now the next chapter in the wall-crawler's anthology begins with an encounter with his favorite mercenary: Silver Sable! The enchanting sable agrees to make a test run through the security systems of a new high-rise office building, but deadly danger awaits on the top floor! Will Spidey catch the elevator in time? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Dr. Morris Sloan. First $1.00 issue. (Notes: The cover is the same artwork (with different colors) as the cover to issue 300. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first appearance of Typhoid Mary in the Daredevil (1st) series -- art by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 469,913; average paid circulation 284,692. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 301 PSA 9.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct.

Direct Edition. "The Sable Gauntlet!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The first 300 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man are in the books after the web-slinger's epic battle vs. Venom last issue! And now the next chapter in the wall-crawler's anthology begins with an encounter with his favorite mercenary: Silver Sable! The enchanting sable agrees to make a test run through the security systems of a new high-rise office building, but deadly danger awaits on the top floor! Will Spidey catch the elevator in time? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Dr. Morris Sloan. First $1.00 issue. (Notes: The cover is the same artwork (with different colors) as the cover to issue 300. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first appearance of Typhoid Mary in the Daredevil (1st) series -- art by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 469,913; average paid circulation 284,692. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 301N VG+ 4.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. "The Sable Gauntlet!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The first 300 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man are in the books after the web-slinger's epic battle vs. Venom last issue! And now the next chapter in the wall-crawler's anthology begins with an encounter with his favorite mercenary: Silver Sable! The enchanting sable agrees to make a test run through the security systems of a new high-rise office building, but deadly danger awaits on the top floor! Will Spidey catch the elevator in time? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Dr. Morris Sloan. First $1.00 issue. (Notes: The cover is the same artwork (with different colors) as the cover to issue 300. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first appearance of Typhoid Mary in the Daredevil (1st) series -- art by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 469,913; average paid circulation 284,692.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 301N VG- 3.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. "The Sable Gauntlet!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The first 300 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man are in the books after the web-slinger's epic battle vs. Venom last issue! And now the next chapter in the wall-crawler's anthology begins with an encounter with his favorite mercenary: Silver Sable! The enchanting sable agrees to make a test run through the security systems of a new high-rise office building, but deadly danger awaits on the top floor! Will Spidey catch the elevator in time? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Dr. Morris Sloan. First $1.00 issue. (Notes: The cover is the same artwork (with different colors) as the cover to issue 300. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first appearance of Typhoid Mary in the Daredevil (1st) series -- art by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 469,913; average paid circulation 284,692.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 303 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3697149002

Direct Edition. "Dock Savage!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. While trying to make up his mind about the research company's job offer in Kansas, the wondrous wall-crawler receives another employment offer! However, this one is from Silver Sable and requires brawn not brains! The Symkarian mercenary wants Spider-Man to team up with the Sandman to take down a neo-nazi and his private army! The web-slinger quickly accepts sable's offer and swings into action! As for the other offer, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to talk to his wife first! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Beginning with this issue, Todd McFarlane produces small drawings in the UPC box on the front cover. These sketches only appear on the cover of the direct sales issues. The newsstand editions have the regular bar code.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 303MPI CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4675255001

MPI Audio Edition. "On the Waterfront..." Reprint of Amazing Spider-Man story Doc Savage from #303, written by David Micheline with art and inks by Todd McFarlane. Full color, 6-in. x 9-in., 28 pages (including covers), slick cover, white stock interior. NOTE: Originally released along with an MPI Audio Edition cassette. Comic only is offered here.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 303N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. "Dock Savage!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. While trying to make up his mind about the research company's job offer in Kansas, the wondrous wall-crawler receives another employment offer! However, this one is from Silver Sable and requires brawn not brains! The Symkarian mercenary wants Spider-Man to team up with the Sandman to take down a neo-nazi and his private army! The web-slinger quickly accepts sable's offer and swings into action! As for the other offer, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to talk to his wife first! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Beginning with this issue, Todd McFarlane produces small drawings in the UPC box on the front cover. These sketches only appear on the cover of the direct sales issues. The newsstand editions have the regular bar code.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 304N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3697149003

Newsstand Edition. "California Schemin'!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Finishes by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The Daily Bugle publishes a book featuring Peter Parker's best photos of Spider-Man! And now the Bugle's ace photographer and Mary Jane are on their way to Los Angeles for the publicity tour! It should be all fun in the sun in the city of angels! But Peter's first promotional event at the L.A. civic center hits a snag when an old acquaintance shows up: the Black Fox! The wily fox steals a priceless chalice and the chase is on! Is the web-slinger ready for his Hollywood debut? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Prowler. First appearance of Jonathan Caesar. (Notes: The Black Fox previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. The Amazing Spider-Man title was published bi-monthly for the next 5 issues.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 305N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3697149004

Newsstand Edition. "Westward Woe!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Prowler. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Hector Collazo, Chris Ivy, Ken Lopez, Mark McKenna, Rodney Ramos, Pat Redding, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Todd McFarlane. In dashing fashion the Black Fox absconds with the precious chalice! And leaves the web-slinger wondering to where he disappeared! But this time there's someone else besides the wall-crawler hunting the fox! The Prowler! Hobie Brown needs the chalice to clear his wife's name in a criminal investigation! The following night at the Long Beach docks; Spider-Man, the Prowler, the Black Fox, and Transcorp's gun-toting goons come together! Who will hoist the cup of victory? Cameo appearances by Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon. (Notes: The Black Fox returns in Amazing Spider-Man 348. The Prowler formerly appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 47.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 306 FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. "Humbugged!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The pesky Humbug is back! And the insect-infatuated villain wants to resume his research on the ESU campus! But the crazy entomologist runs into his most-reviled insect first: the Spectacular Spider-Man! Let the extermination begin! Meanwhile at Bedford Towers, Peter and Mary Jane's neighbor, Jonathon Caesar, is acting stranger and stranger...perhaps even a bit obsessive! Cameo appearances by the Chameleon, Aunt May, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Humbug previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 19. McFarlane's cover is a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Superman and the cover of Action Comics #1.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 307 VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "The Thief Who Stole Himself!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Peter Parker's next stop on his book signing tour is the Windy City! This should be a quick and easy trip to Chicago for the web-slinger! However an old foe from long, long ago elects to embark on a new criminal career in the second city! Can the amazing one capture the Chameleon before his next endeavor begins? Spidey will have to spot him first! In the meantime back in Manhattan, the deranged Jonathan Caesar makes his move on Mary Jane! Hurry home Spider-Man! (Note: The Chameleon previously battled the wall-crawler in Amazing Spider-Man 186.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 308 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3697149007

Direct Edition. "Dread" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Mary Jane is missing! Kidnapped by her psychotic downstairs neighbor Jonathon Caesar! But her despondent husband doesn't know that! So, a fighting mad web-slinger launches a furious search across the city! An errant clue leads the wall-crawler to a rundown Brooklyn cemetery and a reunion with an old foe! Does the Taskmaster stand a chance vs. the determined Spider-Man? The crafty villain is in the wrong place at the wrong time tonight! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Sergeant Tork, and the Black Cat. (Note: Spider-Man previously clashed with the Taskmaster in Marvel Team-Up 103.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 309N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3697149008

Newsstand Edition. "Styx and Stone!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The Amazing Spider-Man continues to comb the city for his dear wife Mary Jane! And word of the web-slinger's frantic search reaches Jonathan Caesar! As a result the demented businessman hires two creepy assassins to exterminate the wall-crawler! When Styx and Stone ambush the amazing one in Central Park, it looks indeed like Spidey's bones will be broken! But help from an unlikely redhead may save the day! First appearance of Styx and Stone. Cameo appearances by Glory Grant, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Sergeant Tork. (Note: Styx and Stone return in Amazing Spider-Man 332.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 311 VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "Mysteries of the Dead" Inferno crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Crazy things are happening in the Big Apple as a result of Inferno! When a brick building comes to life and crushes an innocent bystander, the wondrous wall-crawler is devastated that he couldn't save the poor man. However, the next day when he returns to the same location, the web-slinger senses a mystery. Or perhaps better stated...Mysterio! Under the cover of Inferno, the Master of Illusion attempts to wreak havoc on Spider-Man's life! Can the spectacular one see through the mist and fog and solve (the) Mysterio? Appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Normie Osborn, and the Hobgoblin. (Notes: Elements of the story continue in Spectacular Spider-Man 146.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 311 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Mysteries of the Dead" Inferno crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Crazy things are happening in the Big Apple as a result of Inferno! When a brick building comes to life and crushes an innocent bystander, the wondrous wall-crawler is devastated that he couldn't save the poor man. However, the next day when he returns to the same location, the web-slinger senses a mystery. Or perhaps better stated...Mysterio! Under the cover of Inferno, the Master of Illusion attempts to wreak havoc on Spider-Man's life! Can the spectacular one see through the mist and fog and solve (the) Mysterio? Appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Normie Osborn, and the Hobgoblin. (Notes: Elements of the story continue in Spectacular Spider-Man 146.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 312N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2090390014

Newsstand Edition. "The Goblin War!" Inferno crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 47. With his family in danger, the Green Goblin rides again! Oh my, does Harry know what he's doing by challenging the might of the Hobgoblin? In the skies above the Osborn Chemical Company, the pumpkin bombs fly as the goblins clash! And naturally your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the middle! Meanwhile the effects of Inferno begin affecting Dr. Curt Connors. Uh-oh, could an appearance from the Lethal Lizard be in the near future? Yesss! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 147. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Liz Osborn, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: Harry Osborn dons the garb of the Green Goblin for the first time since Amazing Spider-Man 180.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 313N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3697149011

Newsstand Edition. "Slithereens" Inferno crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 48. Amid the rage of Inferno, Peter and Mary Jane rush to Queens to check on Aunt May! Fortunately she is okay. But back at Empire State University, Dr. Curt Connors is definitely not okay. In fact he has become the Lethal Lizard again! When Martha Connors and her son Billy stop by the ESU lab to check on Curt's welfare, the Lizard strikes! If the web-slinger can reach campus in time, he may be able to save Martha and Billy! But as far as saving the Lizard...sadly that time has long since past. Cameo appearance by Jonathon Caesar. (Note: The Lizard appears next in the first issue of the Spider-Man (1990) series.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 315N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #2089755002

Newsstand Edition. "A Matter of Life and Debt!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Life is full of challenges and on this day Peter Parker and his web-spinning alter-ego face three! The first, Hydro-Man attempts a payday robbery! But the Spectacular Spider-Man stops the heist! The second, Nathan Lubensky steals money from Aunt May to pay his gambling debts! However, Peter quickly shuts down his operation! And the fateful third...Venom escapes from the Vault! Wow, this challenge will be more difficult and more deadly starting next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Kristy Watson. (Notes: Venom previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 300.) The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 451,930; average paid circulation 271,100. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 316N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #2089755003

Newsstand Edition. "Dead Meat" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger's former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn't know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can't wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Glory Grant, and Eduardo Lobo. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Venom.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 316N VG+ 4.5

Newsstand Edition. "Dead Meat" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger's former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn't know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can't wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Glory Grant, and Eduardo Lobo. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Venom.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 317 VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. "The Sand and the Fury!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After fleeing from Venom last issue, the web-slinger returns to the sanctuary of Aunt May's home in Queens! Peter and Mary Jane have only been living there for a few days and haven't had any visitors. But suddenly their first one knocks on the door: Venom! What?! Is the crazed villain going to slay Aunt May and her elderly boarders? No, the savage psychopath just stopped by to issue a challenge to her wall-crawling nephew! Meet in the morning at Montauk Point off Long Island Sound for a duel to the death! Wow, does the web-slinger have a chance vs. the overpowering Venom? The situation does not look good for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Cameo appearance by the Thing (aka Ben Grimm). (Notes: Venom appears next in the Avengers' graphic novel: Death Trap The Vault. Venom returns to torment the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 332 & 333.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 317N CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #2089755004

Newsstand Edition. "The Sand and the Fury!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After fleeing from Venom last issue, the web-slinger returns to the sanctuary of Aunt May's home in Queens! Peter and Mary Jane have only been living there for a few days and haven't had any visitors. But suddenly their first one knocks on the door: Venom! What?! Is the crazed villain going to slay Aunt May and her elderly boarders? No, the savage psychopath just stopped by to issue a challenge to her wall-crawling nephew! Meet in the morning at Montauk Point off Long Island Sound for a duel to the death! Wow, does the web-slinger have a chance vs. the overpowering Venom? The situation does not look good for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Cameo appearance by the Thing (aka Ben Grimm). (Notes: Venom appears next in the Avengers' graphic novel: Death Trap The Vault. Venom returns to torment the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 332 & 333.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 318N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3697149013

Newsstand Edition. "Sting Your Partner!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. With new armament from Justin Hammer, the sinister Scorpion is back in business! But before Mac Gargan can resume his personal agenda, he has to do a job for Mr. Hammer! Fortunately, it's a fairly simple one: kidnap an army general from the Brooklyn National Guard Armory and hand him over to Hammer Industries! However, both Lance Bannon and the wondrous wall-crawler are also at the armory taking pictures for the Daily Bugle! When the Scorpion hears the name of the hated J. Jonah Jameson, he decides to go off-script! And he will regret that decision...post-haste! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, and the Chameleon. (Note: The Scorpion previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 18.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 321N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3782532003

Newsstand Edition. "Underwar!" The Assassin Nation Plot Part 2 of 6. Guest-starring Paladin and Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Silver Sable joins the hunt for the Life Foundation's latest end-of-the-world endeavor! And the doomsday trail leads Sable, Spidey, and Paladin to a clandestine complex in Northern New Jersey! Once inside the trio runs into Carlton Drake and his grotesque mercenary monsters! Is this what the amazing one signed up for? It's too late to turn back now! The Life Foundation must be liquidated! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Normie Osborn, Flash Thompson, and Aunt May. 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 322N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3782532004

Newsstand Edition. "Ceremony" The Assassin Nation Plot Part 3 of 6. Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Silver Sable and the web-slinger arrive in Eastern Europe...and something is definitely rotten in the state of Symkaria! Sable fears that someone is planning to assassinate King Stefan! The next day during the royal jubilee, her worst fears come true! As the international terrorist group known as Ultimatum strikes! And all of sudden, the wall-crawler's working vacation takes a serious turn...deadly serious! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, and Sabretooth. (Note: The letters page includes letters from Marvel publisher Stan Lee and Topps comics publisher Charles Novinskie.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 323N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3782532005

Newsstand Edition. "Assault Rivals!" The Assassin Nation Plot Part 4 of 6. Guest-starring Captain America, Silver Sable, and Solo. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The Symkarian government is in a state of crisis after its prime minister was murdered last issue! And Silver Sable thinks the cold-blooded killer is linked somehow to the United States! To quell the growing anti-American sentiment, the star-spangled avenger parachutes into the royal palace! Awesome! The wall-crawler's overseas caper just went big time with the addition of Captain America! After a meeting of the minds; Cap, Sable, and Spider-Man rush to the Symkaria-Latveria border to attack Ultimatum's mountain hideaway! With help from the mercenary called Solo, the three heroes upset Ultimatum! But are they any closer to finding the prime minister's killer? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Aunt May. (Note: Solo previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 19.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.