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  • Issue #23D
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 23D

    Direct Edition. "Abominations!" Guest-starring She-Hulk. Part 4 of the Atlantis Attacks storyline. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Rob Liefeld. Inks by Tim Dzon, James Brock, Vince Mielcarek, and Keith Williams. Cover by John Byrne. Lord Ghaur, Llyra, and Tyrannus descend on Manhattan for the next phase of their diabolical plot to subjugate the Earth! Their plan to create death and destruction is simple: unleash the deranged Abomination on the helpless citizens of New York City! Fortunately though, two super-heroes close by hear the ruckus and answer the call for help! Spider-Man and She-Hulk! Wow, can they stop one of the Hulk's greatest foes? On the east side waterfront, the web-slinger and She-Hulk throw down with determination against the Abomination! Katie bar the door! The Atlantis Attacks storyline continues in Punisher Annual 2. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Aunt May, Lance Bannon, Clark Kent, J. Jonah Jameson, the Viper, and the Kingpin. First backup story: Re-telling of Spider-Man's origin in "My Science Project." Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Mike Esposito. Second backup story: "Standards of Behavior" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Richard Rockwell. Inks by Andy Mushynsky and Don Hudson. Aunt May tangles with sleazy photographer Nick Katzenberg. Third backup story: "Cataclysm" Story by Peter Sanderson. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Keith Williams. Chapter 4 of the Saga of the Serpent Crown. First backup feature: "Spider-Man's Uncanny Spider-Sense" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Chris Ivy. 3-page illustration of how the web-slinger's spider-sense works. Second backup feature: "Spider-Man's Top 30 Villain Countdown! Script and art by Fred Hembeck. Third backup feature: "Spider-Man versus J.J.J.! Script and art by Fred Hembeck. 3-page illustration of the long-running feud between the wall-crawler and J. Jonah Jameson. 64 pages. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #23N
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 23N

    Newsstand Edition. "Abominations!" Guest-starring She-Hulk. Part 4 of the Atlantis Attacks storyline. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Rob Liefeld. Inks by Tim Dzon, James Brock, Vince Mielcarek, and Keith Williams. Cover by John Byrne. Lord Ghaur, Llyra, and Tyrannus descend on Manhattan for the next phase of their diabolical plot to subjugate the Earth! Their plan to create death and destruction is simple: unleash the deranged Abomination on the helpless citizens of New York City! Fortunately though, two super-heroes close by hear the ruckus and answer the call for help! Spider-Man and She-Hulk! Wow, can they stop one of the Hulk's greatest foes? On the east side waterfront, the web-slinger and She-Hulk throw down with determination against the Abomination! Katie bar the door! The Atlantis Attacks storyline continues in Punisher Annual 2. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Aunt May, Lance Bannon, Clark Kent, J. Jonah Jameson, the Viper, and the Kingpin. First backup story: Re-telling of Spider-Man's origin in "My Science Project." Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Mike Esposito. Second backup story: "Standards of Behavior" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Richard Rockwell. Inks by Andy Mushynsky and Don Hudson. Aunt May tangles with sleazy photographer Nick Katzenberg. Third backup story: "Cataclysm" Story by Peter Sanderson. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Keith Williams. Chapter 4 of the Saga of the Serpent Crown. First backup feature: "Spider-Man's Uncanny Spider-Sense" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Chris Ivy. 3-page illustration of how the web-slinger's spider-sense works. Second backup feature: "Spider-Man's Top 30 Villain Countdown! Script and art by Fred Hembeck. Third backup feature: "Spider-Man versus J.J.J.! Script and art by Fred Hembeck. 3-page illustration of the long-running feud between the wall-crawler and J. Jonah Jameson. 64 pages. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #24
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 24

    "Quark Enterprises! or Honey, I shrunk the Non-Mutant Super Hero!" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Part 1 of Spidey's Totally Tiny Adventure. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Gil Kane. Peter Parker and Scott Lang attend the Tomorrow Exposition which showcases new cutting edge scientific technology! Both men enjoy touring the exhibits..until the techno-thieves strike! While the robbers break into the quark machine, the two heroes step away and change into their costumes! However during the process, the amazing one is accidentally exposed to Ant-Man's shrinking gas! No problem though! The web-slinger will just beat the thieves at pint-size! But once the battle is over, the wall-crawler can't return to full-size! Uh-oh! What now? Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 10. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. First backup story: "Mercy Bomb." Script by David Michelinie. Art by Steve Ditko. Solo hunts terrorists in Spain. Second backup story: "A Time to Choose." Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Dan Green. The Wizard and the Trapster make plans to bring the reluctant Sandman back into the fold. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 10. Re-telling of the Sandman's origin. Cameo appearance by the Thing (aka Ben Grimm). Third backup story: "Amazing Fantasy." Script by Tony Isabella. Art by Steve Ditko. The Scarlett Beetle wants Ant-Man's cybernetic helmet! But Scott Lang won't let him have it! Cameo appearance by Henry Pym. Backup feature: "Peter & M.J.'s New Pad!" Script by Dan Cuddy. Art by Eliot Brown. (Note: Splash page art by Gil Kane.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.00.

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  • Issue #25
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 25
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3975166017
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    "The Spider and the Ghost!" Guest-starring Iron Man and the Black Panther. Part 1 of the Vibranium Vendetta. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Guang Yap.Inks by Jeff Albrecht. Cover by Erik Larsen and Terry Austin. Roxxon Oil has created a synthetic form of vibranium! And it's an economic and industrial game-changer across the globe! However a scientific breakthrough of this magnitude draws the interest of both the good guys and the bad guys! Is Roxxon's new vibranium on the up-and-up? Spider-Man and the Black Panther pay a visit to Roxxon's secret laboratory to get a closer look! But the Ghost is already there! And so is Sunturion! So much for the heroes' sneak preview! The web-slinger and T'Challa will recon by force! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 11. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson, Ultron, and the Kingpin. First backup story: "The Origin of the Amazing Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema. Re-telling of the web-slinger's origin. Second backup story: "Outlaw Justice" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Alan Kupperberg. Silver Sable recruits the Rocket Racer, Will-O'-the-Wisp, and the Prowler for a special mission. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 11. Third backup story: "The Truckstop of Doom!" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Paris Cullins. Inks by Bud LaRosa. Venom shows his nice side by breaking up a truckstop robbery. Fourth backup story: "Second Chance!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Steve Ditko. Backup feature: "Bullpen Bulletins" Script by Barry Dutter. Art by Rick Parker. One-page parody of the Marvel bullpen. (Note: Splash page art by Guang Yap and Jeff Albrecht.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.00.

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    $10 Amazing Spider-Man 1991 Annual #25 Very Fine Vibration Vendetta
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  • Issue #26
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 26
    Auction opens June 10
    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition
    • Label #19-279A9AA-122
    Auction opens June 10
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Sigs: Aaron Lopresti and Sam De La Rosa on 2/29/2020 Direct Edition
    • Label #20-0E0F837-003
    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-289AACD-002
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    "Fortune and Steel" Guest-starring the New Warriors. Part 1 of the Hero Killers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Scott McDaniel. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Acting on separate tips; the web-slinger, Nova, Night Thrasher, and Namorita converge on Fortune, New Jersey to stop a potential catastrophe! A shadowy organization called Target Technologies plans to test a wave cannon on the city's population! But fortunately after wading through several henchmen, the heroes disable the powerful weapon and prevent the disaster! Later that night the web-slinger, Nova, and Namorita infiltrate Target Technologies' headquarters complex! But this time more formidable foes await: the Dreadnoughts! It's going to be a long night for the New Warriors and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer, Speedball, Auric, Silver, and the Sphinx. First backup story: "First Kill!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Bruce Jones. Venom meets the alien symbiote for the first time. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Second backup story: "The Wronged Man" Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Scott Koling. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Solo battles terrorists in Italy. Third backup story: "Making the Grade" Script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich. Art by Aaron Lopresti. The wall-crawler chats up the Looter about his many past foes. Fourth backup story: "Now Strikes the Lightmaster!" Part 1 of Evil's Light. Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Vince Evans. Inks by Don Hudson. The Lightmaster battles Cloak and kidnaps Dagger. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. (Note: Splash page art by Scott McDaniel and Keith Williams.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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    $15 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL 26 (New Warriors, Solo Venom, Firestar Nova) 1992
    $15 Amazing Spider-Man (1963 series) Annual #26. Marvel comic. VF/NM
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  • Issue #27P
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 27P
    Auction opens June 10
    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition
    • Label #19-279A9AA-124

    First appearance of Annex in "Prepare Yourself for...Annex." Script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Scott Hanna. Back-up stories: Black Cat and Solo in "Dead Reackoning." Script by Eric Fein, pencils by Scott Kolins, inks by Bud LaRosa; the Lizard in "The Lizard Must Be Destroyed." Script by Mike Lackey, pencils by Aaron Lopresti, inks by Andy Mushynsky; and John Jameson in "Estrangements and Reunions." Script by Fein, pencils by Larry Alexander, inks by Bud LaRosa. Also, 5 pages Maximum Carnage cover gallery. Lyle cover. This issue is polybagged with an Annex trading card and a 1993 Annuals card. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #27U
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 27U
    • Paper: White
    • Includes detached polybag and trading cards.
    • Label #4415294020
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    First appearance of Annex in "Prepare Yourself for... Annex" Script by Jack C. Harris. Pencils by Tom Lyle. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Tom Lyle. A down on his luck Desert Storm veteran agrees to participate in a new scientific research program designed to regenerate lost limbs. But Alex Ellis doesn't know exactly what process the Adarco Corporation will use to restore his lower left leg. When Adarco's battlesuit goes awry... Annex is born! And chaos erupts! Can the wondrous wall-crawler restore order before the Gulf War claims another casualty? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, and General Colin Powell. (Note: Annex appears next in Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st series) 3 and eventually in his self-titled limited series: Annex (1994). First backup story: "Dead Reckoning." Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Scott Kolins. Inks by Bud LaRosa. The Black Cat has been hired to steal a valuable painting from a group of terrorists! But Solo wants to kill that same group of terrorists! Can Felicia and Solo meet in the middle? Appearance by Deathstorm. Second backup story: "The Lizard Must Be Destroyed." Script by Mike Lackey. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Andy Mushynsky. The time has come for Dr. Curt Connors to stand trial for his crimes as the Lizard. And even the Amazing Spider-Man won't be able to help him this time. (Note: The Lizard appears next in Web of Spider-Man 109.) Third backup feature: "Estrangements and Reunions." Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Bud LaRosa. John Jameson embarks on a new crime fighting career while hoping to leave the ghost of the Man-Wolf behind forever. Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. Special feature: 5-page cover gallery for the upcoming Maximum Carnage storyline. Art by Mark Bagley, Randy Emberlin, Alex Saviuk, Tom Lyle, Jim Sanders III, and Sal Buscema. (Notes: Splash page art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. This issue is not polybagged.) 64 pages. Cover price 2.95. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #28
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 28
    • Paper: White
    • Label #0175116011
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    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case
    • Label #3933995006
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    It's Carnage versus Spidey in "The Mortal Past, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Steven Butler, inks by Bud LaRosa; Cletus breaks out of jail and goes looking for one of his childhood friends...to kill him! Fatal Instinct, script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich, pencils by Anthony Williams, inks by Keith Williams; Cloak and Dagger stop some drug dealers. Mr. Smith Goes to Town starring Joe Smith and Julia Trainor, with Cameo by Captain America, script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich, pencils by Mark Tenny, inks by Joe Rubinstein. No Son of Mine, script by Eric Fein, art by Larry Alexander; Someone breaks into Rhino's home and steals his niece's locket; Rhino's not happy. 3 pages of Mark Bagley sketches (Peter and Mary Jane's apartment, and the new Vulture). 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

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  • Issue #1996
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 1996
    Auction opens July 6
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4413401008

    This annual features two new titanic tales from Spider-Man's past! First story: "Heart & Soul!" Plot by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by John Romita Sr. Cover by Ron Frenz and Bob McLeod. The wall-crawler (aka Ben Reilly) laments his lack of a love life since returning to New York City and takes a moment to recall a time when he had the best girl in the world: Gwen Stacy! In a story set around the time of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st series) 87; Peter's dinner at the Coffee Bean with Gwen and her father is rudely interrupted by Kraven the Hunter! Can the web-slinger corral Kraven without Captain Stacy guessing his secret identity? Cameo appearances by Norman Osborn, Harry Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "An Untold Tale of the Amazing Spider-Man." Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Steve Lightle. Inks by Al Williamson. After their wedding in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21, Peter and Mary Jane bask in the glow of wedded bliss! However an old enemy of the Parker family is plotting deadly revenge against the entire clan! Will the web-slinger (in his black costume) be able stop Deadmaker in time? First appearance of Ken Ellis. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue includes a 1-page pin-up of Iron Man by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams. The first story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #5.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.95.

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  • Issue #1997
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 1997

    Continuing events from Untold Tales of Spider-Man (1995) Annual #1997. After years of incarceration, Sundown is back on the streets and in the sights of N.Y. crimelords! Can Spidey convince Sundown to go straight, or will he get burned when the hotshot sells his services to the highest bidder? Written by Roger Stern and Kurt Busiek. Art by Tom Lyle and Robert Jones. Cover price $2.99.

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  • Issue #1
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual Canadian Edition 1
    • Paper: White
    • Canadian Edition.
    • Label #4315292001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Canadian Edition
    • Label #4256879007
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    • 4.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detaching from spine.
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    Canadian Edition (blank interior covers). Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Sinister Six (Doctor Octopus, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Mysterio, Sandman, and the Vulture) in a new 41-page story, "The Sinister Six!" Script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Octopus organizes the Sinister Six, composed of other Spider-Man Villains; They capture Betty Brant and Aunt May and force Spider-Man to rescue them. Cameos by the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Iron Man, Giant Man, and the Wasp. Lots of back-up features (all art by Ditko): 14 pages of pin-ups (Spider-Man's most famous foes); 9-page "The Secrets of Spider-Man"; 3-page "How Stan Lee and Steve Ditko Create Spider-Man!"; and other miscellaneous pin-ups. Giant 76-page issue! Most of this issue reprinted in Marvel Tales # 150. 76 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #2
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual Canadian Edition 2
    • 1" spine split from bottom of comic.
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    Canadian Edition (blank interior covers). Doctor Strange guest stars in an all-new 20-page story, "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!" Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. Ditko also provides 5 pages of new pin-ups (Spider-Man's famous foes). Finally, there are three reprints from Amazing Spider-Man 1 ("Spider-Man"), 2 ("The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!"), and 5 ("Marked for Destruction by Dr. Doom!"). Giant 72-page special! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 167. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #16
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual Canadian Edition 16
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    Canadian Edition with $1.25 cover price - "Who's That Lady?" First appearance of the second Captain Marvel. Guest-starring the Avengers and the Thing. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. It's the dazzling debut of the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau)! After gaining her powers in a freak accident on an offshore oil rig, the New Orleans native needs help controlling her awesome new abilities! Monica travels to New York City in hopes of finding the Fantastic Four! But she bumps into the Spectacular Spider-Man first! After eluding the web-slinger, Captain Marvel zooms to the Baxter Building! However, Ben Grimm can only offer moral support, so he sends the distressed captain to Avengers Mansion! Once there Shell-head and the Wasp attempt to stabilize Captain Marvel's runaway powers, but the wall-crawler inadvertently interferes! Is the new Captain Marvel's superhero career going to be over...before it even starts? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Liz (Allan) Osborn. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. First backup feature: "The Many Loves of Peter Parker" One-page breakdown of the various loves of Peter Parker's life. Second backup feature: "The Daily Bugle" One-page illustration of the cast of characters at the Daily Bugle. (Note: Captain Marvel appears next in Avengers 227.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #18
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual Canadian Edition 18

    Canadian Edition with $1.25 cover price - "The Scorpion Takes a Bride!" Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Bob Layton and Jackson Guice. Cover by Ron Frenz and Jackson Guice. The publisher of the Daily Bugle is taking the plunge! J. Jonah Jameson and Dr. Marla Madison announce their plans to get married! But after hearing the joyous news, an uninvited guest plots to ruin the happy day! The Scorpion! Max Gargan still seeks revenge against Jonah for turning him into a monster many years ago! After escaping from a psychiatric hospital, the Scorpion abducts John Jameson and then stalks Marla! A while later the sinister super-villain corners Jonah, Marla, and John. The end seems near for the Jameson trio. But a red and blue savior arrives just in time! Can the Spectacular Spider-Man reject the Scorpion's deadly reprisal? Cameo appearances by Captain Jean DeWolff, Joe Robertson, and Betty Brant Leeds. (Note: The Scorpion returns in Amazing Spider-Man 318.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #361
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Australian Price Variant 361
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Australian Price Variant.
    • Label #3838560005
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    Australian Price Variant. $1.80 AUS. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 32 pages.

  • Issue #373
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Australian Price Variant 373
    • Paper: White
    • Australian Edition.
    • Label #3715364017
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    Australian Price Variant. $1.80 AUS. "The Bedlam Perspective" Invasion of the Spider-Slayers Part 6 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. In an abandoned meat-packing plant, the Parkers (father, mother, and son) team up against an FBI double agent and save each other's lives! Could this be the event that finally bonds Peter with his parents? In the meantime the web-slinger at last locates Alistair Smythe's hideaway! And it's the Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Ultimate Spider-Slayer to conclude the invasion saga! Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Backup story: "The Getaway Scream!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd Smith. Venom escapes from police custody! And looks forward to meeting Spider-Man's parents next issue! Oh no! (Notes: Alistair Smythe returns in the first issue of Amazing Scarlet Spider (1995). Venom previously appeared in Ghost Rider Blaze Spirit of Vengeance 6.) 32 pages.

  • Issue #234
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 234

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Now Shall Will-O'-the-Wisp Have His Revenge!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. Nose Norton is in the hospital; the Tarantula is severely wounded; and the web-slinger appears to have everything under control. But suddenly a wildcard enters the equation! Will-O'-the-Wisp! The Wisp wants revenge on the Brand Corporation! And the ghost-like villain begins his reprisal by destroying Brand's Boston facility! Meanwhile Aunt May's nephew infiltrates Brand's Queens facility to see what is happening there! And the amazing one gets an eyeful! The Brand Corp is trying to turn the Tarantula into a spider-man! The wall-crawler doesn't like that! And neither does Will-O'-the-Wisp! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue features a 16-page insert titled: "The Marvel Guide to Collecting Comics." Script by Mark Burbey. Cover illustration by Walt Simonson. Will-O'-the-Wisp previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 57.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #235
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 235

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Look Out There's a Monster Coming!" Part 3 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. At the Brand Corporation's Queens facility, a horrible accident changes the Tarantula into an eight-legged freak! And the grotesque creature immediately lashes out at everyone in sight including your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! But once Will-O'-the-Wisp and the Tarantula plunge into Jamaica Bay, the crisis looks to be over. Later that evening the web-slinger pays a visit to the home of the Brand Corp's executive director! Spidey is looking for evidence! However he finds...the Wisp and the Tarantula! The old gang is getting back together again! Origin of Will-O'-the-Wisp. Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. Flashback cameos by Thor, Hawkeye, Iron-Man, and the Thing to recap the Brand Corporation's past criminal exploits. (Note: This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Megazine 6.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #237
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 237

    Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "High & Mighty!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover design by Ed Hannigan. The original Stilt-Man is down on his luck and desperately wants to reverse his fortune! So he decides to challenge the only superhero he has ever beaten...Spider-Man! After breaking into Cordco's R&D laboratory and improving his battlesuit, the Stilt-Man surprisingly gets his chance! The web-slinger just happens to be in the neighborhood! Will the Stilt-Man remain undefeated against the wall-crawler? Or can Spidey even the score? (Notes: The Stilt-Man previously appeared in Daredevil 186. The letters page contains a preview of the cover to Amazing Spider-Man 238 (depicting the Hobgoblin). This issue includes a full-page ad featuring the Hulk and the Magic Snake Puzzle.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #238B
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 238B
    • 1" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.
    • INCOMPLETE. Piece missing from interior (affects art and story). Cover detached at one staple. Paper loss on back cover.
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    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. IMPORTANT: Issue 238B DOES NOT come with Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #239
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 239
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    Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #240
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 240

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Wings of Vengeance!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. The vindictive Vulture comes out of retirement to settle an old score! The elderly bird leaves his cushy Arizona nest and flies back to New York City! But returning to the Big Apple could bring the Vulture into conflict with his long-time wall-crawling foe! However the old super-villain doesn't care! He just wants revenge against his former business partner! Can the Vulture swoop into town and avoid a showdown with the web-slinger? Probably not! Cameo appearance by Aunt May. Flashback cameos by the Black Cat, Doctor Octopus, Gladiator, Hobgoblin, and the Owl. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 513,585; average paid circulation: 240,683.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #241
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 241
    • Paper: White
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    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "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.) Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #243
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 243

    Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "Options!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Beatty. Finally! Mary Jane Watson is back! And what timing as the dazzling redhead walks in on her dear friend Peter...and Lance Bannon's girlfriend! Whoops! Spider-Man's alter-ego would rather fight super-villains than deal with love triangles! Once Lance himself shows up the tension eases, and Mary Jane tells Peter she's back in town. So now what? Ms. Watson, the Black Cat, grad school, the Daily Bugle...difficult decisions lie ahead for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors, Dr. Morris Sloan, Roger Hochberg, Ben Urich, and the Black Cat. (Note: Mary Jane returns to the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man after nearly a 4-year absence.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #245
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 245
    • Paper: White
    • Canadian Price Variant
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    Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "Sacrifice Play!" Part 2 of 2. Fourth appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dave Simons (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Dave Simons. The wondrous wall-crawler thinks he knows who the Hobgoblin is! Lefty Donovan! Who? Apparently the evidence from the police points in Lefty's direction! So the web-slinger conducts a relentless search! And in the skies over Times Square, the Amazing Spider-Man and the (suddenly super-strong) Hobgoblin clash again! Will this battle solve the mystery of the goblin's identity? Or just add to the puzzle? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ned Leeds, and Betty Brant Leeds. (Note: The Hobgoblin appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 85 -- a must read to keep up with the Hobgoblin's development.) Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #246
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 246

    Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "The Daydreamers!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Dan Green. The Watcher narrates the daydreams of four wishful souls: Felicia Hardy, J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, and Peter Parker! The Black Cat imagines robbing from the rich and giving to the poor alongside her favorite web-slinger! Jonah fantasizes about punching out the wall-crawler! Mary Jane dreams of seeing her name in the marquee lights of Broadway! And the Amazing Spider-Man yearns for respect as a photographer, scientist, and superhero! A fun issue! Cameo appearances (as part of dream sequences) by the Fantastic Four, Captain America, Iron Man, Doctor Doom, Doctor Octopus, Loki, the Absorbing Man, Kraven the Hunter, Meryl Streep, John Travolta, Woody Allen, and Cary Grant. (Note: This same month Spider-Man guest stars in Avengers 236 & 237.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #247
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 247

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Interruptions" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Frog-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. Acting on a hunch in his search for the Hobgoblin, the amazing one tails his old friend Nose Norton! The Nose is indeed involved in a new criminal endeavor, but it doesn't involve the goblin! When the web-slinger arrives at an abandoned warehouse in Brooklyn, he starts cleaning up the riff-raff inside! But Spider-Man's purge of the bad guys is interrupted by Frog-Man! Oh no, what is Eugene doing here? The novice superhero is just trying to help! But as usual he does more harm than good! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Thunderball. (Note: Frog-Man previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 131.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #248
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 248
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    Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "And He Strikes Like a Thunderball" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin. Much to his chagrin, the web-slinger's journey to Long Island has not uncovered the Hobgoblin; but instead an Asgardian-powered super-villain! Thunderball! Wow, one of the members on the Wrecking Crew! With the Wrecker's crowbar and his own ball & chain, the mighty Thunderball takes dead aim on the wall-crawler! But the quick-thinking Spider-Man jumps inside a LILCO substation and sets a high voltage trap! Can the web-slinger give Thunderball the shock of his life? Second story: "The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Terry Austin (finishes). One of the most cherished stories in the annals of the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger visits a terminally ill leukemia patient to make his wish come true! Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Flashback cameos by Aunt May and Uncle Ben. (Notes: Thunderball previously appeared in Iron Man 171. The second story was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: The Very Best of Spider-Man.) Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #249
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 249
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    Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "Secrets!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finishes). Cover by John Byrne. A mysterious individual is blackmailing the movers and shakers of New York City! And the group of victims includes Harry Osborn and J. Jonah Jameson! At the prestigious century club in Manhattan, the distinguished businessmen assemble to meet their tormentor...the Hobgoblin! The goblin plans to make his prey squirm in their seats! But there happens to be two other men relaxing at the club this afternoon...Mr. Wilson Fisk and Mr. Peter Parker! Perhaps better known as the Kingpin and the Amazing Spider-Man! Wow, is a three-way throw down about to erupt? Retelling of the Green Goblins origin. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameos by Norman Osborn and the Scorpion. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in the 1992 trade paperback: The Origin of the Hobgoblin; and the 2011 trade paperback also titled: The Origin of the Hobgoblin.) Private Notes: Hobgoblin Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #250
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 250

    Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "Confessions!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. The web-slinger's one-man war vs. the Hobgoblin continues! The amazing one privately contacts all the businessmen being extorted (by the goblin) in hopes of getting a lead on the super-villain's whereabouts! But eventually Spider-Man locates the Hobgoblin the old-fashioned way...with a spider tracer! In the Big Apple's Warehouse District, the wall-crawler comes face to face with his startled foe! Can the web-slinger score a quick victory and end the menace of the new goblin? Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson decides it's time to confess his involvement in the development of the Scorpion. The Daily Bugle's publisher prepares to take his mea culpa...in the pages of his own newspaper. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Roderick Kingsley. Flashback cameo by the Kingpin. (Notes: This issue completes the sensational 2-year Stern-Romita Jr. run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. A magnificent collection of issues featuring the Black Cat, Foolkiller, Juggernaut, Cobra, and the Vulture; and of course highlighted by the creation of the Hobgoblin.) Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #251
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 251

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Endings!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson. After a pumpkin bomb sets his hideout ablaze, the furious Hobgoblin drives away in his battle van! But unbeknownst to the goblin, the web-slinger is holding on for dear life underneath! When Spider-Man crawls inside...the ferocious fight begins! As the Hobgoblin and the wall-crawler trade blows, the battle van careens into the Hudson River! Is the Hobgoblin going to sleep with the fishes? Only time will tell. Several hours later Spider-Man is drawn towards a mammoth citadel in Central Park...and then suddenly disappears! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns briefly in Amazing Spiderman 255. Tom DeFalco begins his 3-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title. Likewise Ron Frenz begins his 3-year run as the primary penciler. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series (where the web-slinger appears next). This three-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 259, 260, and 261.) Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #252
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 252

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. 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. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #253
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 253
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    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #254
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 254

    Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #255
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 255

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #256
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 256

    Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "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.) Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #257
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 257

    Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "Beware the Claws of Puma!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. On a Manhattan rooftop, Puma lines up the wounded wall-crawler for the kill shot, but the Black Cat intervenes at the last possible moment! With a brilliant display of her powers, the cat fights off Puma! And helps the web-slinger limp back to his apartment! After Felicia leaves Peter's pad, Mary Jane walks through the door! And then Puma smashes through the window! Wow, how is Peter going to save Mary Jane much less himself from the wrath of Puma? And so much for the whole secret identity bit! Everything is coming apart at the seams for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man (including his new costume)! Cameo appearances by the Rose, Kingpin, and Arranger. (Note: In this issue Mary Jane tells Peter that she knows...he is the Amazing Spider-Man.) Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #259
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 259

    Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "All My Pasts Remembered!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. After Mary Jane's bombshell revelation to Peter two issues ago, the pair of long-time friends takes a walk together through Central Park. MJ shares her family history with Peter...to make him comfortable with her knowing his secret identity. Where will their relationship go from here? Meanwhile, the Hobgoblin is back in business! And attempting to cut into the Kingpin's action (with help from his new ally: the Rose)! Origin of Mary Jane Watson. Cameo appearances by Mr. Fantastic, She-Hulk, and the alien symbiote. Flashback cameos by Aunt May and Anna Watson. (Notes. The Amazing Spider-Man returns to his original red and blue costume. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 273.) Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #262
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 262

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Trade Secret" Script and Pencils by Bob Layton. Inks by Bob Layton and Carlos Garzon. Photo cover by Eliot R. Brown. While changing out of his costume in a storage room at Newark International Airport, the web-slinger forgets to lock the door! Whoops! And to the dismay of Aunt May's nephew, a tabloid photographer walks in and snaps a picture! Oh no! One thing leads to another...and the wall-crawler pursues the sleazy shutterbug through the Big Apple to protect his secret identity! Can Spidey grab the negatives before he gets exposed? Cameo appearance by Ben Urich. Flashback cameo by Uncle Ben. Last 60¢ issue. (Notes: The Amazing Spider-Man returns to his original red and blue costume. Spectacular Spider-Man 100 was also published this month.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #264
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 264

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Red 9 and Red Tape!" Script by Craig Anderson. Art by Paty Cockrum. Cover by William Johnson and Joe Rubinstein. It's an off-beat tale as the Amazing Spider-Man takes on a double menace! A crazy football player from Baytown, Texas; and the New York state healthcare system! Unbelievable! Where are Doc Ock and the Hobgoblin when you really need them? The two storylines intertwine after Red 9 and the web-slinger crash through a hospital window! As Spider-Man attempts to clean up the broken glass, he learns that the grumpy old man in the room is about to be discharged...because the state thinks he's dead! In good conscious the wall-crawler can't let that happen! If Spidey can blitz the bureaucrats and avoid Red 9's tackles, he might just create a happy ending for all! (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 461,591; average paid circulation: 281,064.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #265
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 265
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    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. First printing of "After the Fox!" First appearance of Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. 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.) Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #266
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 266

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Jump for My Love or Spring is in the Air" Script by Peter David. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Finishes by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Denys Cowan and Joe Rubinstein. The web-slinger catches a suicidal jumper in mid-leap! And to his surprise discovers that the jumper is none other than the Toad...of Brotherhood of Evil Mutants fame! The Toad is down of his luck, but suddenly thinks a partnership with Spider-Man would turn his life around! However the Toad's plan draws the ire of the Frog-Man and the Spider-Kid! They want to be the wall-crawler's partner too! What a group of misfits! Can Spider-Man gracefully bow out of this mess? Cameo appearance by the Black Cat. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #267
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 267

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "The Commuter Cometh!" Script by Peter David. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. The Amazing Spider-Man leaves the big city and travels to the suburbs to catch a robber! But once the web-slinger arrives in Scarsdale, he discovers that suburban life is nothing like his daily life in New York City! Out in suburbia there aren't any tall buildings for web-swinging or rooftops to leap over! So Spidey has to travel by foot and avoid the neighborhood watch patrol! Fortunately the proportionate speed, strength, and agility of a spider play just as well in the 'burbs as they do in Manhattan! And the web-slinger eventually gets his man! Cameo appearances by the Human Torch and Matt Murdock. (Note: Spider-Man wears both of his costumes in this issue -- first the black one and then the traditional red and blue.) Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #268
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 268

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #269
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 269

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Burn, Spider, Burn!" Guest-starring Firelord. Part 1 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Firelord walks the Earth! And the former herald of Galactus is stirring up trouble in the Big Apple! On his way home from dinner at Aunt May's, the wondrous wall-crawler intercepts the cosmic-powered herald near the East River! However the web-slinger quickly realizes that he needs help from the Avengers or the Fantastic Four! Unable to locate either super team, the wall-crawler thinks about escaping Firelord by simply changing into his civilian clothes! But that course of action would be shirking his responsibility! So it's up to one hero to stop Firelord: the Amazing Spider-Man! (Notes: Firelord previously appeared in Thor 306. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 279 & 280.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #271
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 271

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Whatever Happened to Crusher Hogan?" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The web-slinger's epic encounter with Firelord is over. And now it's time to get back to old friends and old acquaintances...including one from way back in Amazing Fantasy 15! Crusher Hogan is down on his luck and working as a janitor at a local gymnasium. But thanks to a twist of fate, crusher and the amazing one are reunited again! And this time the duo will fight as friends instead of adversaries vs. the menace called Manslaughter! A feel good story! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Roderick Kingsley, Ned Leeds, Betty Brant Leeds, and Lance Bannon. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 281.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #272
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 272

    Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Make Way for Slyde!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Kyle Baker. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. A new sleek and savvy super-villain bursts onto the scene! Slyde! And this guy is slipperier than a greased pig! When the teflon-coated speedster robs a bank, he garners the attention of the wondrous wall-crawler! But even Spidey can't lay a glove on him! Can anyone stop (the) Slyde? First appearance and origin of Slyde. Cameo appearance by Puma. Last 65¢ issue. (Notes: Slyde returns in Web of Spider-Man 23. Kyle Baker's inks over Sal Buscema's pencils create a very distinctive look. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 282.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #273
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 273

    Canadian edition with $0.95 cover price. "To Challenge the Beyonder!" Secret Wars II Crossover. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Puma returns to New York City! And brings with him a wonderful idea: team up with Spider-Man and kill the Beyonder! What?! The web-slinger thinks that's crazy! However after a lengthy discussion in his apartment, Peter Parker reluctantly agrees to join Thomas Fireheart on his quest to find the one-from-beyond! Locating the Beyonder may be possible, but defeating him might be impossible! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 111. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ned Leeds, Betty Brant Leeds, and Flash Thompson. Flashback cameos by Captain America, Thor, Wolverine, and the Hulk. First 75¢ issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #274
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 274

    Canadian edition with $0.95 cover price. "Lo, There Shall Come a Champion!" Secret Wars II Crossover. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts), James Fry (finishes), Tom Morgan (finishes), John Romita Sr. (finishes), Joe Rubinstein (inks), Russ Steffens (inks), and Jack Fury (assists). Front cover by Larry Lieber and John Romita Sr. Back cover by Larry Lieber and Joe Rubinstein. The Beyonder has run out of patience with the universe! And plans to wipe it from all existence! But before he can, Mephisto offers him a challenge...a mini-contest of champions! Spider-Man will be Mephisto's champion, and Zarathos (aka the Spirit of Vengeance) will be the Beyonder's! If the web-slinger wins the contest, the universe lives for another 24 hours! If Zarathos emerges triumphant, the universe ends at once! Over the skies of Manhattan, Zarathos attacks! And the battle for the life of the world begins! Even Mephisto is cheering for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Puma, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Zarathos previously appeared in Ghost Rider (1st series) 81. The fiery demon returns in Ghost Rider (2nd series) 43. The inside front and back covers form a poster of the front cover. This issue does not contain any advertisements except two in-house Marvel ads.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #275
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 275

    Canadian edition with $1.50 cover price. "The Choice and the Challenge!" Part 1 of 2. Double-sized issue. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Affairs of the heart take center stage for Peter, Mary Jane, Betty, Ned, Flash, and Sha Shan as the long-time group of friends deal with a variety of relationship problems! But amid the soap opera-style drama, there is a super-villain on the prowl...the Hobgoblin! Armed with a new weapons system, the goblin circles the Port Authority Bus Terminal to draw out the web-slinger! Surprisingly the Hobgoblin's plan works! And then so does his new weapon! Is the goblin finally going to put Spidey down for the count? Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Arranger, and Rose. Flashback cameos by the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, and the Sin-Eater. (Notes: Woven into the story are 11 (reprinted) pages of Spider-Man's origin from Amazing Fantasy 15. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. On the cover the web-slinger and Hobgoblin break through a page from Amazing Fantasy 15. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 283.) Cover price $1.50.