Comic books in grade NM- or lower, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $500.00 or Best Offer CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Sig: Marv Wolfman on 04/08/2018. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-15A898D-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.00) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Black Cat in "Never Let The Black Cat Cross Your Path!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series! The dazzling debut of the Black Cat! The wall-crawler has spent the first 193 issues of his title chasing super-villains! But tonight he's going to kiss one instead! Wow! Does the web-slinger stand a chance against the beauty and charm of Felicia Hardy? Not when the alluring cat has his tongue! And maybe later his heart! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat is the creative highlight of the Wolfman-Pollard run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. Dave Cockrum designed the cat's costume. The letters page includes an alternate cover (for issue 194) by Keith Pollard. It also includes an alternate cover to Spider-Woman 9 by Carmine Infantino. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 4.5 $28.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #22-1B615CA-021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.84) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. "A Method in His Madness!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. For the past few weeks, the devious Dr. Jonas Harrow has tormented J. Jonah Jameson with his Mental Attitude Response Variator (MARV) ray! And after forcing the Daily Bugle's publisher to have a nervous breakdown, the twisted doctor turns his attention to the city editor: Joe Robertson! While blasting Robbie (from afar) with the MARV ray, Dr. Harrow decides to radiate the entire Bugle city room! But the mad scientist is not aware that Spider-Man's alter-ego has stopped by for a visit! One thing leads to another...and the web-slinger, Jonah, and Jonas rendezvous for a meeting of the minds! May the craziest man win! (Note: This is one of only three issues John Byrne penciled for the Amazing Spider-Man title (1st series): issues 189, 190, and 206.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $145.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom, Jim Shooter & John Romita Jr. on 7/29/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.35) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "The Coming of Hydroman!" First appearance of Hydro-Man. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The adventure with the Sub-Mariner is over! And now the cargo ship with the wall-crawling escort heads back into port. But before the vessel can dock, a bizarre accident sends a crewmember tumbling overboard near an experimental undersea generator! And instantly a new super-villain is born...Hydro-Man! Shortly thereafter Morrie Bench (aka Hydro-Man) starts settling scores with old enemies across the city! And Spider-Man is on his list! At high noon atop an NYC office building, Hydro-Man tries to drown the web-slinger! Does the amazing one need a life jacket? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Hydro-Man returns in Amazing Spider-Man 217. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring Captain America and Nick Fury vs. the Trapster.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $95.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom, Jim Shooter & John Romita Jr. on 7/29/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Marathon" Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's time for the annual New York City marathon! And this year's race has a special guardian angel...the Amazing Spider-Man! After the web-slinger hears about a possible assassination attempt during the event, he decides to follow the race for the full 26 miles! But there are over 15,000 runners participating! How will Spidey know who is the intended target? Enter Madame Web! With help from his clairvoyant friend, the wall-crawler zeroes in on the sniper; while the runners zero in on the finish line! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Nathan Lubensky, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Madame Web appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 229. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of the Dazzler series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $125.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 10/15/2023 and John Romita JR. on 10/15/2023. Newsstand Edition. Label #24-06BFB03-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Newsstand Edition. "Let Fly These Aged Wings!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. Adrian Toomes (aka the Vulture) is down on his luck as he shows up for his first physical therapy session at Bellevue hospital. Fortunately for Adrian though, Nathan Lubensky is in the exercise room to provide motivation for the aging super-villain to go on living! But talk about the law of unintended consequences! The rejuvenated Vulture decides to embark on a new criminal endeavor! And also move into Restwell Nursing Home with Nathan and Aunt May! However a few days later when Aunt May's nephew stops by for a visit...the feathers start flying! Spider-Man vs. the Vulture with an elderly audience looking on! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. First 60¢ issue. (Notes: This issue begins the classic Stern-Romita Jr. run on the Amazing Spider-Man title (thru issue 250). From this point forward, the continuity among the three Spider-Man titles tightens considerably. The Vulture returns in Amazing Spider-Man 240.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $170.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Tom Defalco on 6/18/2023, Al Milgrom on 9/10/2023 and Jim Shooter and John Romita JR. on 10/15/2023. Label #24-06BFB03-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.10) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "But the Cat Came Back" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. Because the fans demanded her, the Black Cat is back! And flirting and fighting with the web-slinger all over again! After Felicia escapes from the psychiatric hospital, she resumes her high-dollar heists! But soon realizes that it's not as much fun without Spider-Man chasing her! So, the cat burglar extraordinaire arranges an evening rendezvous with her favorite wall-crawler at their first date location (from Amazing Spider-Man 194). Will the enchanting cat mesmerize the Spectacular Spider-Man once more? Or can the web-slinger resist her feline charms? An excellent issue! Cameo appearances by the Foolkiller and Captain Jean DeWolff. (Notes: This was a highly anticipated issue for fans of the wall-crawler; and Stern & Romita Jr. did not disappoint. The Black Cat previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 205. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 2 and also in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005). The back cover features a full-page ad for Dungeons & Dragons with art by Bill Willingham.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $165.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: John Romita JR. on 10/15/2023. Label #24-06BFB03-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.95) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. One of the classic Spider-Man stories of the bronze age! Black Tom Cassidy is tired of losing to the X-Men and thinks that having Madame Webs powers on his side would reverse his fortune! So he sends his indestructible friend to grab her! But Madame Web foresees the danger and calls her wall-crawling friend to save her! And in the middle of Manhattan, the Amazing Spider-Man meets the Juggernaut...for the life of Madame Web! This may become one of the web-slingers greatest victories...or one of his bitterest defeats. A two-part masterpiece! Cameo appearances by Wong, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Betty Brant Leeds. (Notes: The Juggernaut previously appeared in Spider-Woman 38. Betty Brant was last seen in Amazing Spider-Man 197. This story was reprinted in 1989 in the trade paperback: The Sensational Spider-Man -- Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut; and also in Spider-Man Magazine 3.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $145.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: John Romita Jr. on 10/15/2023 Direct Edition Label #24-06BFB03-013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.35) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Death Knell!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger, Tarantula, and Will-O'-the-Wisp battle from cover to cover across Manhattan...for the life of the Brand Corp's executive director! The four men involved will share a soul-changing experience, but only three will live to talk about it. A gruesome ending for all. Final appearance of the (first) Tarantula. Cameo appearance by Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Will-O'-the-Wisp appears next in Web of Spider-Man 50. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Evan Dorkin. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 6.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $100.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter & John Romita Jr. on 7/29/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Death Knell!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger, Tarantula, and Will-O'-the-Wisp battle from cover to cover across Manhattan...for the life of the Brand Corp's executive director! The four men involved will share a soul-changing experience, but only three will live to talk about it. A gruesome ending for all. Final appearance of the (first) Tarantula. Cameo appearance by Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Will-O'-the-Wisp appears next in Web of Spider-Man 50. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Evan Dorkin. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 6.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $120.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: John Romita Jr. on 10/15/2023. Newsstand Edition Label #24-06BFB03-014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Newsstand Edition. "Death Knell!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger, Tarantula, and Will-O'-the-Wisp battle from cover to cover across Manhattan...for the life of the Brand Corp's executive director! The four men involved will share a soul-changing experience, but only three will live to talk about it. A gruesome ending for all. Final appearance of the (first) Tarantula. Cameo appearance by Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Will-O'-the-Wisp appears next in Web of Spider-Man 50. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Evan Dorkin. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 6.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $160.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom on 9/10/2023 and Jim Shooter and John Romita Jr. on 10/15/2023. Direct Edition Label #24-0777427-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.80) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $60.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Newsstand Edition. Label #21-2A0A643-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.80) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $175.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Tom Defalco on 6/18/2023, Al Milgrom on 9/10/2023, Jim Shooter and John Romita JR on 10/15/2023. Label #24-06BFB03-015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $135.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom on 9/10/2023 and Jim Shooter and John Romita Jr. on 10/15/2023. Direct Edition Label #24-0777427-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $375.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Tom Defalco on 6/18/2023, Al Milgrom on 9/10/2023 and Jim Shooter and John Romita Jr on 10/15/2023. Newsstand Edition. Label #24-06BFB03-016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($11.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Newsstand Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $285.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Tom Defalco on 6/18/2023, Al Milgrom on 9/10/2023, Jim Shooter and John Romita Jr on 10/15/2023. Newsstand Edition. Label #24-06BFB03-017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Newsstand Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $170.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Tom Defalco on 6/18/2023 and Jim Shooter and John Romita Jr. 10/15/2023 Newsstand Edition Label #24-06BFB03-019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.10) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Newsstand Edition. "In the Beginning" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin. After clashing at the New York Coliseum, the Amazing Spider-Man pursues the Vulture to Staten Island! The cagey old bird has kidnapped his former business partner and taken refuge in a farmhouse (previously used as a hideaway)! The Vulture thinks he's given Spidey the slip! But instead, he's given the web-slinger a chance to clip his aged wings! It's another titanic tussle between the Vulture and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Origin of the Vulture. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Note: The Vulture returns in Web of Spider-Man 3.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $249.00 Paper: Off white Newsstand Edition. Label #21-33DD71C-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.47) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $209.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Roger Stern on 10/1/2017. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-09A2E4C-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.27) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $40.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #22-1455A85-036 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.20) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "By Myself Betrayed!" First appearance of the Rose. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Bill Anderson. Cover by Rick Leonardi. It's the debut of a new underworld super-villain...the Rose! And as the web-slinger finds out...this rose has plenty of nasty thorns! The star quarterback of New York's football team is on the take! And when the Rose orders him to throw his upcoming playoff game, the QB fights back! But the Rose's thugs are coming on an all-out blitz! And without the wall-crawler's help, the quarterback will get sacked...permanently! Meanwhile, Peter tells his aunt that he has dropped out of graduate school. It does not go well...to say the least! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Aunt May. (Notes: The Rose becomes a major adversary for Spider-Man over the next three years. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 267.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $160.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Tom Defalco on 6/18/2023, Jim Shooter and Rick Leonardi on 10/28/2023. Newsstand Edition. Label #24-06BFB03-020 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.80) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Newsstand Edition. "By Myself Betrayed!" First appearance of the Rose. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Bill Anderson. Cover by Rick Leonardi. It's the debut of a new underworld super-villain...the Rose! And as the web-slinger finds out...this rose has plenty of nasty thorns! The star quarterback of New York's football team is on the take! And when the Rose orders him to throw his upcoming playoff game, the QB fights back! But the Rose's thugs are coming on an all-out blitz! And without the wall-crawler's help, the quarterback will get sacked...permanently! Meanwhile, Peter tells his aunt that he has dropped out of graduate school. It does not go well...to say the least! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Aunt May. (Notes: The Rose becomes a major adversary for Spider-Man over the next three years. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 267.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $150.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Tom Defalco on 6/18/2023, Joe Rubinstein and Rick Leonardi on 7/29/2023, Jim Shooter on 10/15/2023 and Rick Leonardi on 1/28/2023. Label #24-06BFB03-021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "With Great Power..." Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Rick Leonardi and Joe Rubinstein. New York's finest retrieve the Hobgoblin's battle van from the bottom of the Hudson River! Nearby the web-slinger cautiously watches the recovery operation with a keen interest! And as it turns out someone else does too! Jack O'Lantern! While the van is being transported through Manhattan, Jack's lackeys steal it! But thanks to a spider tracer, the wall-crawler knows where it is! When Spidey attempts to repo the van, the lantern gets lit! And the Spectacular Spider-Man and Jack O'Lantern let the sparks fly again! Third appearance of Jack O'Lantern. Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Aunt May. (Notes: Jack O'Lantern previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 56. The letters page includes a letter from Stan Lee (along with many other letters) praising the "Kid Who Collects Spider-Man" story in Amazing Spider-Man 248.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $135.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Tom Defalco on 6/18/2023, Joe Rubinstein on 7/29/2023, Jim Shooter on 10/15/2023, and Rick Leonardi on 10/28/2023. Newsstand Edition. Label #24-06BFB03-022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Newsstand Edition. "With Great Power..." Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Rick Leonardi and Joe Rubinstein. New York's finest retrieve the Hobgoblin's battle van from the bottom of the Hudson River! Nearby the web-slinger cautiously watches the recovery operation with a keen interest! And as it turns out someone else does too! Jack O'Lantern! While the van is being transported through Manhattan, Jack's lackeys steal it! But thanks to a spider tracer, the wall-crawler knows where it is! When Spidey attempts to repo the van, the lantern gets lit! And the Spectacular Spider-Man and Jack O'Lantern let the sparks fly again! Third appearance of Jack O'Lantern. Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Aunt May. (Notes: Jack O'Lantern previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 56. The letters page includes a letter from Stan Lee (along with many other letters) praising the "Kid Who Collects Spider-Man" story in Amazing Spider-Man 248.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $140.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Tom Defalco on 8/18/2023, Joe Rubinstein and Ron Frenz on 7/29/2023 and Jim Shooter on 15/15/2023. Label #24-06BFB03-023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.20) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Even a Ghost Can Fear the Night!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The international jewel thief extraordinaire known as the Black Fox breaks into an upscale Manhattan apartment! But regrettably for the aging burglar, the residents of the apartment are none other than the Red Ghost and his Super Apes! After capturing the would-be thief, the Soviet super-villain decides to put the fox to work for himself! When the Black Fox (with the Super Apes in tow) burglarizes a local jewelry store, he encounters another problem...the Amazing Spider-Man! Can Spidey juggle one fox, one ghost, and a trio of apes? Meanwhile, the web-slinger's new black (symbiote) costume begins acting strangely while its wall-crawling host is asleep! First appearance of the Black Fox. Cameo appearance by the Hobgoblin. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, and Jack O'Lantern. (Notes: The Red Ghost returns in Quasar 6. The Black Fox appears again in Amazing Spider-Man 265.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "Introducing...Puma!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of Puma. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Rose is tired of the web-slinger interfering in his criminal activities! So, the underworld boss brings in an assassin from the American Southwest! Puma! Spidey doesn't much about Puma (aka Thomas Fireheart), but he will...very soon! In the meantime, the black symbiote costume keeps Peter Parker up past his bedtime...and then some! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Joe Robertson. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 270 & 271.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "The Sinister Secret of Spider-Man's New Costume!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Human Torch. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Chaos erupts at 410 Chelsea when Mary Jane Watson and the Black Cat meet inside Peter Parker's apartment! Wow, what a shocking development! To say that the web-slinger has some explaining to do...would be the understatement of the year! After the dust settles, the wall-crawler swings over to the Baxter Building to let Reed Richards analyze his new black costume. When Spider-Man learns his costume is "alive," he tries to pull it off; but the alien symbiote has other ideas! Can the Fantastic Four help Spidey with his major wardrobe malfunction? Cameo appearances by the Rose, Hobgoblin, and Puma. (Notes: The Black Cat and Mary Jane Watson are formally introduced to one another in Spectacular Spider-Man 123. The cover does not display the typical UPC box in the lower left-hand corner. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 272.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "The Challenge of Hobgoblin!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein and Brett Breeding. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Hobgoblin and the Rose unleash their two-pronged attack on Harry Osborn! The goblin ambushes Harry at his corporate office, while the Rose's henchmen kidnap Liz Osborn and Mary Jane! Auspiciously, the wondrous wall-crawler is close by to lock horns with the Hobgoblin! But who is going to save MJ and Harry's expectant wife? Could it be the Green Goblin?! Stay tuned! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant Leeds, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Susan Richards, Franklin Richards, and the alien symbiote (costume). (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 274.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "The Sins of My Father!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The situation has come down to this: Mary Jane, Harry, and Liz are trapped in the Rose's secret warehouse. The building is on fire. Liz is going into labor. And as shown on Charles Vess terrific cover, the vengeful Hobgoblin is on the attack! It's going to take a small miracle for the web-slinger to save his friends much less himself! With the flames closing in, can the Amazing Spider-Man stave off disaster at the hands of the Hobgoblin? A harrowing finish! Cameo appearance by the alien symbiote (costume). (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 275.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"The Spectacular Spider-Kid!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Brett Breeding and John Beatty. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Ollie Osnick is back! And this time with a brand new moniker: the Spectacular Spider-Kid! In his own red and blue costume with mechanical arms, the Spider-Kid patrols the dangerous streets of New York City to fight crime! But once the novice superhero runs afoul of a local street gang, he needs help from his favorite web-slinger! Will the real wall-crawler pull Ollie's fat out of the fire one more time? Meanwhile at the hospital, Harry Osborn anxiously awaits the birth of his son. First appearance of Normie Osborn. Cameo appearances by Liz (Allan) Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, and the Black Cat. First 65¢ issue. (Notes: Ollie Osnick previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 72. Spider-Man dons his black (non-symbiote) costume in this issue. The first issue of the Web of Spider-Man (1st) series was also published this month. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 276.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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"The Spectacular Spider-Kid!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Brett Breeding and John Beatty. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Ollie Osnick is back! And this time with a brand new moniker: the Spectacular Spider-Kid! In his own red and blue costume with mechanical arms, the Spider-Kid patrols the dangerous streets of New York City to fight crime! But once the novice superhero runs afoul of a local street gang, he needs help from his favorite web-slinger! Will the real wall-crawler pull Ollie's fat out of the fire one more time? Meanwhile at the hospital, Harry Osborn anxiously awaits the birth of his son. First appearance of Normie Osborn. Cameo appearances by Liz (Allan) Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, and the Black Cat. First 65¢ issue. (Notes: Ollie Osnick previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 72. Spider-Man dons his black (non-symbiote) costume in this issue. The first issue of the Web of Spider-Man (1st) series was also published this month. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 276.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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

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

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Direct Edition. Gang War: Part 1 of 5 -- "And Who Shall Stand Against Them...?" Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts), Brett Breeding (pencils), and Joe Rubinstein (inks). Cover by Ron Frenz. The Kingpin has left New York! And now every crime boss, large or small, is vying for the top spot in the Big Apple! It's a bloodbath in the streets as the Hobgoblin, Rose, Jack O'Lantern, Hammerhead, Silvermane, and the Arranger battle for supremacy! And of course your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the crossfire! But this gang war is so big, the web-slinger may get help from other super-heroes (or anti-heroes)...whether he wants it or not! Cameo appearances by Betty Leeds, Flash Thompson, Ben Urich, Lance Bannon, Roderick Kingsley, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, and the Punisher. Flashback cameos by Daredevil and the Kingpin. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Newsstand Edition. Gang War: Part 1 of 5 -- "And Who Shall Stand Against Them...?" Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts), Brett Breeding (pencils), and Joe Rubinstein (inks). Cover by Ron Frenz. The Kingpin has left New York! And now every crime boss, large or small, is vying for the top spot in the Big Apple! It's a bloodbath in the streets as the Hobgoblin, Rose, Jack O'Lantern, Hammerhead, Silvermane, and the Arranger battle for supremacy! And of course your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the crossfire! But this gang war is so big, the web-slinger may get help from other super-heroes (or anti-heroes)...whether he wants it or not! Cameo appearances by Betty Leeds, Flash Thompson, Ben Urich, Lance Bannon, Roderick Kingsley, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, and the Punisher. Flashback cameos by Daredevil and the Kingpin. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. Gang War: Part 2 of 5 -- "The Arranger Must Die!" Guest-starring the Punisher. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Pencils by Alan Kupperberg. Inks by Jim Fern. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. The gang war takes a turn for the worse for the bad guys as the Punisher enters the fray! Frank Castle doesn't care where the Kingpin is or isn't. Or which crimes bosses have formed alliances with one another. He's planning to nail them all! When the Arranger calls a Midnight meeting of the crime lords, the Punisher adds himself to the guest list! But instead of a battle breaking out among the Hobgoblin, Jack O'Lantern, Rose, and Hammerhead; the furious fight erupts between Spider-Man and the Punisher! Is that any way to stop a gang war? Cameo appearances by Vanessa Fisk, Richard Fisk, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Ben Urich. (Notes: The initial subplot of the Spider-Man vs. Wolverine (1987) one-shot occurs in this story. This issue features a full-page ad for the Strikeforce Morituri (1986) series with art by Brent Anderson and Scott Williams.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. Gang War: Part 3 of 5 -- "Thy Father's Son!" Script by Jim Owsley. Pencils by Alan Kupperberg. Inks by Jim Fern and Art Nichols. Cover by Bob Hall and Al Milgrom. New York City is on fire! Specifically in Jackson Heights where a meeting between the Rose and the Blue Boys has turned into a disaster! And the situation on the ground is suddenly every man for himself! The Rose, Hobgoblin, and Jack O'Lantern try to escape the fiery chaos while New York's finest and the wall-crawler attempt to restore order! Both Spider-Man and the Rose have the power of life and death in their hands! One will choose life. The other will not. A powerful story! Appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Sergeant Tork, and Lance Bannon. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Vanessa Fisk. (Note: This issue features a full-page ad for the Fallen Angels (1987) Limited Series with art by Kerry Gammill and Tom Palmer.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. Gang War: Part 3 of 5 -- "Thy Father's Son!" Script by Jim Owsley. Pencils by Alan Kupperberg. Inks by Jim Fern and Art Nichols. Cover by Bob Hall and Al Milgrom. New York City is on fire! Specifically in Jackson Heights where a meeting between the Rose and the Blue Boys has turned into a disaster! And the situation on the ground is suddenly every man for himself! The Rose, Hobgoblin, and Jack O'Lantern try to escape the fiery chaos while New York's finest and the wall-crawler attempt to restore order! Both Spider-Man and the Rose have the power of life and death in their hands! One will choose life. The other will not. A powerful story! Appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Sergeant Tork, and Lance Bannon. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Vanessa Fisk. (Note: This issue features a full-page ad for the Fallen Angels (1987) Limited Series with art by Kerry Gammill and Tom Palmer.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. "The Hobgoblin Revealed!" Death of Ned Leeds (aka the Hobgoblin). Script by Peter David. Pencils by Alan Kupperberg and Tom Palmer. Inks by Jim Fern. Cover by Tom Morgan and Tom Palmer. Story continues from the Spider-Man vs. Wolverine (1987) one-shot. Finally! The mystery that began over 50 issues ago is at last revealed! Who is the Hobgoblin? Or perhaps better asked now: Who was the Hobgoblin? Sadly the story opens with Ned Leeds' body being returned to New York following his murder in Berlin. Jonah, Peter, Betty, and Robbie are in shock...and completely oblivious to what really happened to Ned overseas. But the Kingpin knows what took place! He's furious that the Foreigner and Jack O'Lantern (aka Jason Macendale) made the hit without his approval! To retaliate against Macendale (aka the new Hobgoblin), the Kingpin tells the web-slinger where to find him! And in very short order a new era of Spider-Man vs. Hobgoblin battles begins! Cameo appearances by the Rose, Black Cat, and Flash Thompson. Flashback cameo by Wolverine. (Notes: The story in Web of Spider-Man 29 occurs during this issue. Ned Leeds first appeared way back in Amazing Spider-Man 18. The web-slinger settles the score with the Foreigner in Spectacular Spider-Man 129. Additional details about who was operating as the real Hobgoblin are revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series written by Roger Stern.) 52 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

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Direct Edition. "The Big Question!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Al Milgrom. With the Hobgoblin saga drawing to a close, things are finally settling down in Peter Parker's life. However, there is still something or someone missing. And Aunt May's nephew is determined to fill the void...in his life and more importantly in his heart! But when the wall-crawler arrives at Mary Jane's apartment, he finds the enchanting redhead distressed by a phone call from her estranged family. Oh no, will Peter's proposal go down in flames? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, and New York Mayor Ed Koch. Flashback cameo by Uncle Ben. (Notes: This is the second time Peter proposes to Mary Jane -- the first occurred in Amazing Spider-Man 182. The final page of the story features a classic full-page panel of Peter asking Mary Jane to marry him. This issue includes a full-page ad by Klaus Janson for the new Punisher (2nd) series. David Michelinie begins his 7-year run as the primary writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Newsstand Edition. "The Big Question!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Al Milgrom. With the Hobgoblin saga drawing to a close, things are finally settling down in Peter Parker's life. However, there is still something or someone missing. And Aunt May's nephew is determined to fill the void...in his life and more importantly in his heart! But when the wall-crawler arrives at Mary Jane's apartment, he finds the enchanting redhead distressed by a phone call from her estranged family. Oh no, will Peter's proposal go down in flames? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, and New York Mayor Ed Koch. Flashback cameo by Uncle Ben. (Notes: This is the second time Peter proposes to Mary Jane -- the first occurred in Amazing Spider-Man 182. The final page of the story features a classic full-page panel of Peter asking Mary Jane to marry him. This issue includes a full-page ad by Klaus Janson for the new Punisher (2nd) series. David Michelinie begins his 7-year run as the primary writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. "Dark Journey!" Part 2 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. In disappointing fashion, Mary Jane says "no" to Peter's proposal! Mainly because she has to leave immediately for Pittsburgh after receiving troubling news about her sister! A dejected Peter wonders what to do next, but that question is quickly answered when the spider-slayer attacks! The web-slinger fights off the new and improved slayer and makes plans to follow Mary Jane to the Steel City! Will the amazing one arrive in time to help the woman he loves? Cameo appearance by Gayle Watson Byrnes. (Note: Alistair Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 19.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Newsstand Edition. "Growing Pains!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Al Milgrom. At the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers; the Amazing Spider-Man faces a double crisis! Alistar Smythe's spider-slayer roams the streets of Pittsburgh, while Mary Jane's crooked father attempts to steal a famous manuscript! First the wall-crawler and MJ have to smash the spider-slayer! And then turn the tables on the corrupt Philip Watson! If Peter and Mary Jane can score a double victory, they might just live happily ever after...together! Story continues in the landmark Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21. (Notes: In the final panel, Mary Jane accepts Peter's marriage proposal. Alistair Smythe returns in Amazing Spider-Man 368. The back cover features a full-page ad and cover preview of Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 by John Romita Sr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Newsstand Edition. "Growing Pains!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Al Milgrom. At the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers; the Amazing Spider-Man faces a double crisis! Alistar Smythe's spider-slayer roams the streets of Pittsburgh, while Mary Jane's crooked father attempts to steal a famous manuscript! First the wall-crawler and MJ have to smash the spider-slayer! And then turn the tables on the corrupt Philip Watson! If Peter and Mary Jane can score a double victory, they might just live happily ever after...together! Story continues in the landmark Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21. (Notes: In the final panel, Mary Jane accepts Peter's marriage proposal. Alistair Smythe returns in Amazing Spider-Man 368. The back cover features a full-page ad and cover preview of Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 by John Romita Sr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $165.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition. Witnessed Signatures: Jim Salicrup on 11/4/2023, David Michelinie on 4/13/2024 & Tom DeFalco on 6/15/2024. Label #24-2AFF52B-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.95) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "(Mid) American Gothic!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Peter Parker receives a job offer from a high tech company in Kansas! So, Spider-Man's alter-ego travels to America's heartland to tour the company's facilities! But upon arrival Peter discovers that there's something rotten in the sunflower state! Good thing the web-slinger made the trip too! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Silver Sable, and the Sandman. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for the Evolutionary War saga that ran through Marvel's 1988 annuals.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.