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Fleer Spider-Man 1995 Ultraprints VENOM NM 9.4

6.5-in. x 10-in. oversized trading card print featuring Venom, from the '95 Fleer Ultra Spider-Man trading card set. Full color artwork by Dimitri Patelis, cardstock.

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2019) 9B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #2065879006

Written by Tom Taylor. Art by Ken Lashley and Juan Cabal. Cover by Woo Dae Shim. A terrifying new villain is causing major problems for Spider-Man and his neighborhood. What does he want with your favorite wall-crawler? PLUS: The secret history of THE RUMOR! 28 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 2 VG/FN 5.0

"Masterstroke!" Guest-starring Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils), John Romita, and Tony Mortellaro. It's the master plan of Fu Manchu! Make Spider-Man and Shang-Chi believe that each other is a criminal, and then set up a super showdown at the Con Ed Power Plant near the 59th street bridge! Even if the web-slinger and the Master of Kung Fu survive their epic battle with one another, the two heroes plus Black Jack Tarr must still stop Fu Manchu at the Empire State Building! A terrific action issue! Back up story: "To Become An Avenger!" Guest-starring the Avengers, Daredevil, and the Hulk. Script by Stan Lee. Layouts by John Romita. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Mickey Demeo (aka Mike Esposito). Spider-Man is offered membership into the Avengers, but he has to capture the Incredible Hulk first! Reprinted from Amazing Spiderman Annual 3. (Note: A full-size reprint of the cover of Annual 3 is included in the issue.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 5 FN/VF 7.0

"Beware the Path of the Monster!" Guest-starring the Man-Thing. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane. Peter Parker travels to Florida for a photo story on the mysterious Man-Thing. Before departing on his trip though, Peter calls his long-time friend and current sunshine state resident, Dr. Curt Connors, and asks for his assistance in locating the powerful swamp creature. Later on when the web-slinger arrives in Florida, he finds a creature of the swamp all right; but it's not the Man-Thing ? it's the Lizard! The three-way battle among the Lizard, Man-Thing, and the Amazing Spider-Man is awesome! Also in this issue, Peter consoles the confused clone of Gwen Stacy. (Note: This story takes place between Amazing Spider-Man issues 146 and 147.) Back up story: "Where Flies the Beetle!" Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. The wall-crawler and the torch join forces to battle the Beetle! Reprinted from Amazing Spiderman 21. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Super Heroes Featuring Spider-Man (1974) 1 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Tape.

48-page giant. "Man-Wolf At Midnight!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Morbius the Living Vampire in stalking Manhattan again! His first target is John Jameson, the Man-Wolf; and his second one ? the Amazing Spider-Man! Once Morbius reattaches the moonstone to John Jameson's neck, the Man-Wolf becomes his to command! Now under the cover of darkness, the deadly duo heads to Empire State University to break into the research laboratory, but the ever-present web-slinger intercepts them along the way! Can Spider-Man defeat these two creatures of the night? This issue includes a 1-page write-up from Roy Thomas describing the updated plans for Marvel's various Giant-Size series. This issue also contains a full-page Spider-Man pin-up by John Romita and a 6-page rogues' gallery of famous web-slinger foes drawn by Steve Ditko (reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1). Back up feature: "How Stan and Steve Create(d) Spider-Man!" 3-page story also reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1. (Note: The last panel of the main story indicates that there would be another issue of Giant-Size Super-Heroes; however, a second issue was never published.) Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Collectible Classics Spider-Man (1998) 1 CGC 9.8 SS McFarlane

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 01/20/2020.

Label #2566759002

Chromium reprint edition. Not numbered on cover. Reprints Spider-Man #1 and Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #10 (Todd McFarlane Prowler back-up story) from 1990.

Marvel's Spider-Man Black Cat Strikes (2020 Marvel) 2B CGC 9.8 Nakayama 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4333719007

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dennis "Hopeless" Hallum. Art by Luca Maresca. Cover by David Nakayama. BLACK CAT HEARTS SPIDER-MAN! The BLACK CAT continues her mysterious crime spree in New York… …but will her reappearance catch SPIDER-MAN in a tangled web between MARY JANE and his former flame?! An all-new look into Peter and Felicia's fiery passion and the deadly consequences of a Super Hero romance. ME-OW! 28 pages. full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Miles Morales Spider-Man (2019 Marvel) 25B CGC 9.8 Liefeld Nerdy 30 Years Variant

Paper: White

Label #4737584004

Written by Saladin Ahmed, Cody Ziglar. Art by Carmen Nunez Carnero and Natacha Bustos. Cover by Rob Liefeld. THE CLONE SAGA - MILES MORALES-STYLE! We finally see the full extent of what the Assessor did when he kidnapped Miles back in #7. This oversized anniversary issue lets the clones loose in Brooklyn and messes with Miles life even more than Peter Parker's Clone Saga messed HIS life up. 44 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Miles Morales Spider-Man (2019 Marvel) 35CKC.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Comic Kingdom Creative Edition.

Label #4581000005

Comic Kingdom Creative exclusive cover by Derrick Chew. Written by Saladin Ahmed. Art by Michele Bandini. BEYOND TIE-IN! The Space Stone-Host QUANTUM and the ASSESSOR are back - you know it doesn't bode well for Miles or Shift. Their only hope? The Beyond Corporation. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Non-Stop Spider-Man (2021 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8 Nauck Variant

Paper: White

Nauck Variant Cover.

Label #4737551024

Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Dale Eaglesham and Chris Bacalo . Cover by Todd Nauck. Get ready for the most action-packed, pulse-pounding, adrenaline-pumping comic OF ALL TIME! As the name implies, once you read page one, panel one, SPIDER-MAN DOES NOT STOP! A mystery at Empire State University thrusts Spider-Man into an adventure that starts in uptown Manhattan and will take him around the world, pitting him against Marvel Universe villains old and new and give you a Spider-Man adventure (and Spider-Man) the likes of which you've never seen. THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART, SO CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE READING! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man (2017 1st Series) 1KRS.B VF+ 8.5 Lau KRS B&W Virgin Variant

KRS Retailer Exclusive Variant. Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Adam Kubert. Cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau. SPIDER-MAN RETURNS TO THE FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD! The webslinging, wallcrawling wonder returns to New York City in the all-new PETER PARKER: THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN. A companion series to the best-selling Amazing Spider-Man series, Peter Parker is going back-to-basics for big heroics in the Big Apple. Featuring adversaries old and new, be there as Spider-Man returns to his friendly neighborhood for his never ending battle against crime and the dreaded 'Parker Luck'. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Predator vs. Spider-Man (2025 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Land Variant Cover.

Label #4644606024

Foil Cover. Written by Benjamin Percy. Art by Marcelo Ferreira. Cover by Greg Land. TARGET: SPIDER-MAN IN PREDATOR'S GRITTIEST SERIES YET! In Predator vs. Wolverine, we saw a single Predator stalk Earth's greatest prey, the killing machine Wolverine. In Predator vs. Black Panther, Yautja invaded Wakanda and nearly dethroned its king. Now Ben Percy turns his twisted brain to Marvel's most beloved property: Spider-Man! A heat wave sends NYC into a blackout and Spider-Man on patrol as tempers boil across the city. But beneath its grimy sewers and subways lurks a threat unlike anything Peter Parker has faced before. Introducing "Skinner," a Predator of no honor and no clan - only a thirst for blood. Exquisitely rendered by superstar artist Marcelo Ferreira! 40 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $5.99.

Radioactive Spider-Man (2025 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4666566003

(W) Joe Kelly (A) Kev Walker (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli UNFRIENDLY AND UNSTABLE! X YEARS LATER, the X-Virus decimated New York - but Spider-Man won't stop fighting. In a desperate gamble, Peter Parker doses himself with lethal radiation to hold the infection at bay. Survival comes at a cost. While this may not kill Peter Parker, it sure messes him up. This is the most dangerous, mutated Spider-Man ever - and he's not alone. 32 pages, full color, rated T+. Cover price $3.99.

Radioactive Spider-Man (2025 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Doaly Variant Cover.

Label #4666566005

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Joe Kelly (A) Kev Walker (CA) Doaly UNFRIENDLY AND UNSTABLE! X YEARS LATER, the X-Virus decimated New York - but Spider-Man won't stop fighting. In a desperate gamble, Peter Parker doses himself with lethal radiation to hold the infection at bay. Survival comes at a cost. While this may not kill Peter Parker, it sure messes him up. This is the most dangerous, mutated Spider-Man ever - and he's not alone. Cover price $3.99.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Marvel Magazine) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Vol. 1, No. 1. July 1968. Written by Stan Lee. Illustrated by John Romita and Jim Mooney on 52 page story, plus updated origin back up story featuring art by Bill Everett. 8.25" x 11". 68 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Marvel Magazine) 2 VG+ 4.5

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 (1968 Marvel Magazine) 2 GD+ 2.5

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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 SS Stan Lee

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Stan Lee on 3/17/08.

Label #0906109003

"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 #4681334002

"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 #4695265016

"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 #4695136001

"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 #4663900023

"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 #4695136017

"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 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695136005

"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 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695136004

"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 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695136014

"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 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695136015

"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 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695265015

"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 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695136019

"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 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695265012

"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 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695265004

"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 8.5

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) 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 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4751848007

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"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) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4700771006

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"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.

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) 88N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4734839021

Newsstand Edition. "Hyde and Seek!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Cobra (last seen in Amazing Spider-Man 232) is running for his life! Who is he running from? His deranged former partner...Mister Hyde! When Felicia and the wall-crawler come across the duo tearing up Manhattan, the free-for-all begins! Is the Black Cat ready to fight Mr. Hyde? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 155 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735175008

"Crash Out!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema. Following the conclusion of the New York City gang war, Peter Parker decides that it's time for Spider-man to make another visit to the Lewisburg Penitentiary to check on Joe Robertson. However, Tombstone is lying in wait for the web-slinger and knocks him out in a surprise attack! Now the dazed wall-crawler is part of Tombstone's plan for a prison break via helicopter! Cameo appearance by the Black Cat. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 201 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3882042003

"Over the Line!" Maximum Carnage Part 5 of 14. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Story continues from Spider-Man 35. Carnage and his murderous marauders have escaped the grasps of the Black Cat, Venom, and Spider-Man! And now the frustrated trio cannot agree on what to do next. Venom and Felicia take off after Carnage again, while Peter Parker stops by Aunt May's house to rest and clear his head. In the meantime Carnage, Shriek, the Demogoblin, and Spider-Doppelganger begin wreaking havoc in the city again! Feeling better the wall-crawler gets ready to battle once more, but he encounters angry citizens attacking one another (before he can even find Carnage)! Wow, the entire city is sinking into anarchy! Can anyone stop the quartet of killers? Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 102. Cameo appearances by Cloak and Carrion. (Notes: This issue features a full-page ad for Doctor Strange and the Secret Defenders series. The Maximum Carnage storyline was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man Maximum Carnage.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 229A CGC 9.8 Buscema

Paper: White

Label #4713810008

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"No More the Hero!" The Greatest Responsibility Part 3 of 3. Giant-sized extravaganza. Direct Edition. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Sal Buscema(breakdowns & finishes) and Bill Sienkiewicz (finishes). Wraparound acetate cover by Sal Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Story continues from Spider-Man63. Its a race against time as Mary Jane has fallen deathly ill due to trace exposure to Peter's irradiated blood! Fortunately though Seward Trainer has an antidote en route to the hospital! But Dr. Octopus (aka Carolyn Trainer) and Master Programmer hijack the shipment! So now with MJ's pregnancy in serious jeopardy, the web-slinger and the Scarlet Spider rampage through the city to find Doc Ock! And once they do, the Spectacular Spider-Man goes for broke against the lady octopus! If the wall-crawler can wrest away the antidote and then save his wife, he'll have a life-changing decision to make about his future as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!(Notes: The Scarlet Spider appears next in the first issue of Web of Scarlet Spider (1995). Peter Parker and Mary Jane leave New York and appear next in the one-shot Spider-Man The Parker Years (1995); and then in the Spider-Man The Final Adventure (1995) Limited Series. The Spectacular Spider-Man title was briefly replaced in November 1995 by the Spectacular Scarlet Spider series.) 52 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 229A CGC 8.5 Buscema

Paper: White

Deluxe Edition.

Label #3931770005

"No More the Hero!" The Greatest Responsibility Part 3 of 3. Giant-sized extravaganza. Direct Edition. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Sal Buscema(breakdowns & finishes) and Bill Sienkiewicz (finishes). Wraparound acetate cover by Sal Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Story continues from Spider-Man63. Its a race against time as Mary Jane has fallen deathly ill due to trace exposure to Peter's irradiated blood! Fortunately though Seward Trainer has an antidote en route to the hospital! But Dr. Octopus (aka Carolyn Trainer) and Master Programmer hijack the shipment! So now with MJ's pregnancy in serious jeopardy, the web-slinger and the Scarlet Spider rampage through the city to find Doc Ock! And once they do, the Spectacular Spider-Man goes for broke against the lady octopus! If the wall-crawler can wrest away the antidote and then save his wife, he'll have a life-changing decision to make about his future as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!(Notes: The Scarlet Spider appears next in the first issue of Web of Scarlet Spider (1995). Peter Parker and Mary Jane leave New York and appear next in the one-shot Spider-Man The Parker Years (1995); and then in the Spider-Man The Final Adventure (1995) Limited Series. The Spectacular Spider-Man title was briefly replaced in November 1995 by the Spectacular Scarlet Spider series.) 52 pages. Cover price $3.95.

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 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4683768019

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 #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 Brand New Day (2026 Marvel) 1G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Jimenez Variant Cover.

Label #4746503008

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Dan Slott (A) Marcus To, Marcos Martin (CA) Phil Jimenez SPECTACULAR BRAND NEW DAY! Revisit one of the most transformative periods of Spider-Man history with some of the creators who made it happen! Spider-Man discovers one of the most valuable items the Kingpin, aka Wilson Fis,k possesses – THE LEXICON. This directory of the Kingpins criminal enterprise could destroy the criminal landscape of New York City, and thats Spider-Mans goal when he takes it. But Fisk isnt the only person who wants the Lexicon… Mr. Negative would love his competitors secret information, but so would Frank Castle, A.K.A. THE PUNISHER. Taking the Lexicon sure seemed like a good idea to make the city safer, but its painted the biggest target ever on Spider-Mans back! DO NOT MISS THIS IN-CONTINUITY ADVENTURE THAT WILL ECHO FROM SPIDER-MANS PAST INTO SPIDER-MANS PRESENT AND FUTURE! 32 pages, T, Full color Cover price $4.99.

Spectacular Spider-Man Brand New Day (2026 Marvel) 1H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Martin Variant Cover.

Label #4746503010

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Dan Slott (A) Marcus To, Marcos Martin (CA) Marcos Martin SPECTACULAR BRAND NEW DAY! Revisit one of the most transformative periods of Spider-Man history with some of the creators who made it happen! Spider-Man discovers one of the most valuable items the Kingpin, aka Wilson Fis,k possesses – THE LEXICON. This directory of the Kingpins criminal enterprise could destroy the criminal landscape of New York City, and thats Spider-Mans goal when he takes it. But Fisk isnt the only person who wants the Lexicon… Mr. Negative would love his competitors secret information, but so would Frank Castle, A.K.A. THE PUNISHER. Taking the Lexicon sure seemed like a good idea to make the city safer, but its painted the biggest target ever on Spider-Mans back! DO NOT MISS THIS IN-CONTINUITY ADVENTURE THAT WILL ECHO FROM SPIDER-MANS PAST INTO SPIDER-MANS PRESENT AND FUTURE! 32 pages, T, Full color Cover price $4.99.

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) 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 9.6 McFarlane Direct Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Label #4122919006

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.