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Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) comic books

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

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    Paper: White

    Label #1497564106

    Starts Jan 3

    "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.

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

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    Label #4494461015

    Starts Dec 15

    "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.

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

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    "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.

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

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    Label #4568531011

    Starts Jan 19

    "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.

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

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    Label #4568531010

    Starts Dec 22

    "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.

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

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    Label #4568531009

    Starts Dec 8

    "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.

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

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    Label #4568531008

    Starts Dec 15

    "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.

  • Item #62868987
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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

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    Label #4568531003

    Starts Jan 26

    "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.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.0 Witnessed Sig Conway

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    Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 7/31/2022

    Label #22-2E64DCA-009

    Ends Dec 8 9:23 PM CST
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    "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.

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

    Starts Feb 2

    "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.

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

    Starts Dec 22

    "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.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 FN- 5.5

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    "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.

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

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    Label #4073131009

    Starts Apr 4

    "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.

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

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    Label #4073131003

    Starts Jan 3

    "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.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4040850005

    Starts Dec 15

    "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.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4040850003

    Starts Jan 19

    "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.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4040850015

    Starts Feb 2

    "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.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4040850004

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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.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 4 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Dec 8

    "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.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 24 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4402008009

    Starts Jan 3

    "Spider-Man Night Fever" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils and Inks by Frank Springer. It's 1978 in New York City and disco music is king! After coming up one class short of graduating from college in Amazing Spider-Man 185, Peter Parker joins his friends for a night of dancing at the Beyond Forever Disco! While Peter, Betty, Mary Jane, Flash, Harry, and Liz are grooving on the dance floor, the Hypno-Hustler makes his move! If the web-slinger can avoid the shimmering disco ball and the dangerous back-up singers, he might have a chance of stayin' alive vs. the Hypno-Hustler! A fun story from a unique era of American music. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 27 FN- 5.5

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

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 28 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4439432007

    Starts Jan 3

    "Ashes to Ashes!" Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Frank Miller. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Al Milgrom. The situation is desperate indeed as the Masked Marauder's nuclear bombdroid is headed for the heart of New York City! Only one hero can stop the bomb...the Spectacular Spider-Man! But how is a blind wall-crawler going to do that? While Spidey tries to disarm the bombdroid, Daredevil battles the Masked Marauder one-on-one! Meanwhile, Carrion has trashed Peter Parker's apartment and is lying in wait for Peter at the Empire State University campus library! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Hector Ayala. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 1984 in Spider-Man and Daredevil 1, and again in 1994 in The Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man,) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 55D CGC 9.6

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    Label #4657810004

    Starts Jan 19

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

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 90N VG 4.0

    Starts Dec 8

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

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 91N CGC 7.0

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    Label #4081571013

    Starts Dec 8

    Newsstand Edition. "If It Wasn't For Bad Luck" Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. After the apparent death of his long-time friend, Unus the Untouchable; an enraged Blob goes on a rampage through the city! The web-slinger and the Black Cat intercept the fat mutant near Times Square, and the furious battle begins! Will Felicia's new bad luck powers lead the way to victory? Meanwhile, Peter Parker is adjusting to his new black costume (aka alien symbiote), and also avoiding a lot of questions from people that Felicia visited last issue. First appearance (cameo) of the Answer. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 99N CGC 9.0

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    Label #4081571021

    Starts Dec 8

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

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 131N CGC 9.6

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    Label #4623176015

    Ends Dec 8 9:24 PM CST
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    Newsstand Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt - Part 3 of 6 - "Descent" Script by J. M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bob McLeod. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 293. Kraven is basking in the glow of his triumph over Spider-Man as he has successfully taken over the web-slinger's crime fighting activities with a new violent twist, while the spectacular one lies six feet under. However, there is another vicious villain terrorizing the city...Vermin! The human rat is Kraven's next target, and a savage battle between the two killers erupts in the sewer system! Meanwhile, Mary Jane is frantically searching for Peter and visits Joe Robertson looking for help. Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 32. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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

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    Label #4623176014

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

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

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    Label #4652746021

    Starts Dec 8

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

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 207D CGC 9.6

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    Label #4028579016

    Starts Dec 8

    Direct Edition. "Screaming Crimson" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Shroud. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema and Malcolm Jones III. While web-swinging through Greenwich Village, the Spectacular Spider-Man spies an illegal firearms sale going down! The wall-crawler moves in for a closer look and discovers that one of the arms dealers…looks like the Shroud! Wait a minute, what's the mysterious west coast vigilante doing in New York City? Apparently trying to score some guns and cash! The amazing one quickly attacks the Shroud, and the battle against the Master of Darkness begins! But the two costumed crusaders don't realize that they're fighting in the ruins of Doctor Strange's recently destroyed townhome! Could there be some dangerous artifacts lying amidst the rubble? How about the crimson masks of Cyttorak! Cameo appearance by the Black Cat. Backup story: "New Values" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steven Grant. Art by Walter McDaniel and Vince Evans. J. Jonah Jameson is determined to reinvent the Daily Bugle…from the ground up! (Note: The Shroud and Spider-Man previously clashed in Marvel Team-Up 94.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.