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

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

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Label #1497564113

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

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

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Label #1497564048

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

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

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Label #4494461015

"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

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Label #4511229019

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

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

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Label #4511229020

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

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

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Label #4568531005

"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

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Label #4568531007

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Label #4073131009

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

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

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Label #4073167014

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

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

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Label #4040850022

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

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.0

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Label #1287251011

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

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.8

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Label #4640921007

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"The Coming of Razorback!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Flash Thompson and the web-slinger reluctantly pick up a new ally in their pursuit of Brother Power and Sister Sun: Razorback! He's a big man with a big rig from Texarkana, Arkansas! Is the wall-crawler ready for his new CB-talking partner? 10-4 good buddy! Meanwhile, the brain trust behind Brother Power and Sister Sun is revealed to be the sinister Hate Monger! Razorback, Spidey, and Flash may be in over their heads! First appearance of Razorback (aka Buford Hollis). 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4651651014

"Killing Me Softly With His Hate!" Part 3 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). The wall-crawler, Razorback, and Flash are prisoners of the Hate Monger! The trio is chained to a wall and staring down a time bomb set to explode! Can the heroes escape the Hate Monger's trap? And get to Yonkers Stadium in time for the next Legion of Light rally? Cameo appearance by the Man-Beast. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 21 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1572074002

"Still Crazy After All These Years" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Keith Pollard and Terry Austin. The Scorpion (last seen in Ms. Marvel 2) is back, and he's still consumed by hatred for J. Jonah Jameson! This time in his quest for vengeance, Mac Gargan (aka the Scorpion) attacks the Daily Bugle Building in broad daylight! But fortunately for Jonah, Peter Parker happens to be in the building looking for a photo assignment. It's another great Spidey vs. Scorpion showdown! Also in this issue, Mary Jane further explains to Peter why she turned down his marriage proposal in Amazing Spider-Man 183. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 1987 as a Marvel Comics Mini Comic.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 26 CGC 9.6

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Label #4651651017

1st Printing. "Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory" Guest-starring Daredevil. First printing. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. The Amazing Spider-Man is in very bad shape after being injured and blinded by the Masked Marauder during their battle at the Citicorp bank. If the web-slinger is going to have any hope of stopping Big M, he must have help. Maybe the Man Without Fear can lend a hand! Meanwhile, Mary Jane Watson and Betty Brant Leeds stop by Peter's apartment to visit him; however, Peter is not home...but Carrion is! Cameo appearance by the White Tiger. This is the original printing (a 1993 video game promo facsimilie reprint was also made, but the differences between the original and the reprint are easily apparent). 32 pages. NOTE: 1993 JC Penney reprint exists. It can be identified by having the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" printed in the UPC box. Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 28 CBCS 9.4

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #18-154B059-011

"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.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 29 CGC 8.5

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Label #4651651018

"Dust to Dust!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob McLeod. Peter Parker and Carrion wage a savage life-and-death struggle in the ESU library! Carrion knows Spider-Man's secret identity and that has put the lives of Hector Ayala (aka the White Tiger) and Holly Gillis at risk! Can Peter escape from Carrion and uncover the mystery of the grisly villain? Last 35¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 30 CGC 9.8

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Label #4651651019

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

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 45 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4660674009

"Wings of Fire, Wings of Fear" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Marie Severin. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Alan Weiss. It's a cover to cover slugfest between the Vulture and Spider-Man! The fight begins at the crematorium and ends at Grand Central Station! Can the web-slinger survive the fiery furnace and halt the Vulture's reign of terror? Last 40¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 90N VG/FN 5.0

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

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 101N CBCS 9.0

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #25-337BB72-001

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

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 202N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4048831006

Newsstand Edition. "The Turning Point!" Maximum Carnage Part 9 of 14. Guest-starring Cloak and Firestar. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Story continues from Spider-Man 36. To the utter shock and dismay of Spider-Man and his friends, Reed Richards' sonic gun has no effect on Carnage! The weapon (that the good guys were counting on) has failed to stop the serial killer! And now in the woods, the next savage battle erupts! The web-slinger, Black Cat, Cloak, Firestar, Morbius, and Venom vs. Carnage, Shriek, Carrion, the Demogoblin, and the doppelganger! But the momentum has shifted to the side of evil. Cloak is the first to fall and then Felicia. After Morbius goes down, the only option left…kill Carnage with Firestar's flame blasts! If this strategy fails as well, then the chances of victory are between slim and none. And Carnage already killed slim several issues ago! Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 103. Cameo appearance by Captain America. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 203N CGC 9.2

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Label #4048831007

Newsstand Edition. "War of the Heart!" Maximum Carnage Part 13 of 14. Guest-starring Captain America, Cloak, Dagger, Deathlok, Firestar, and Iron Fist. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. In dazzling fashion Dagger reappears at Cloak's side! And quickly lashes out at her almost-murderer Shriek! After the web-slinger swoops in and saves Dagger, he sends Cap and his other partners to the nearby Rand Corporation to retrieve a special weapon! In the meantime the Spectacular Spider-Man has to stay alive against Carnage, Shriek, Carrion, and the Demogoblin before his friends return! Can the wondrous wall-crawler hold the line one more time against Carnage and his crew? And will the secret weapon finally, finally bring down the curtain on Maximum Carnage? Story concludes in Spider-Man Unlimited 2. Cameo appearance by Venom. (Notes: Shriek appears next in Web of Spider-Man Annual 10. The letters page includes fan letters suggesting that fourteen issues may have been a few too many for the Maximum Carnage storyline.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.