Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) comic books in grade VG or lower

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Acts of Vengeance Aftermath - "Power Prey!" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Erik Larsen and Al Gordon. The Acts of Vengeance is over! But Loki, Graviton, and Sebastian Shaw still want another shot at your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Inside Shaw Industries, the X-Men's long-time foe tinkers with past and present Sentinel robots! High above the Earth, the Asgardian god of mischief takes notice and decides to push along Shaw's research by merging the prototypes into the Tri-Sentinel! And then Loki sends the gigantic robot to destroy the Amity Point nuclear power plant! Is the end near for New York City? Not quite! In a brilliant flash of light, the Amazing Spider-Man transforms into Captain Universe! And with the enigma force pulsing through his veins, the wondrous wall-crawler charges the Tri-Sentinel! Can the spectacular one prevent a nuclear meltdown in the Big Apple? In Spidey we trust! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and the Black Cat. (Notes: This issue begins Erik Larsen's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This story was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Cosmic Adventures.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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First Printing. Newsstand Edition. "The Power Chase" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen. The War on Drugs comes to the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man! As the web-slinger and the Punisher team up to track down a massive cocaine shipment coming into the Big Apple! On the Brooklyn docks, the wall-crawler and the gun-toting vigilante find what they're looking for in droves! The duo is not surprised that the coke is heavily guarded; however, they're shocked it's protected by the U.S. military! Are the feds dealing? Or perhaps better stated...double-dealing? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Microchip, and Eddie Brock (aka Venom). Flashback cameos by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson and the Black Cat. (Notes: There exists a JCPenney reprint of this issue (published in 1993) which can be identified by the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" in the UPC box on the front cover.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "The Death Standard" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen and Terry Austin. To destroy the largest cocaine stockpile in the United States, the Punisher and the wondrous wall-crawler break into a secret federal installation in upstate New York! The web-slinger can't believe the government has joined the drug trade! But the Punisher doesn't care who's doing what! He's going to obliterate those drugs or die trying! Meanwhile in Colorado, Venom escapes from the Vault again! And in Soho, the Black Cat scares Mary Jane! Big problems are looming for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man next issue! Cameo appearance by Microchip. (Note: Spider-Man and the Punisher previously worked together in Punisher War Journal (1988 1st series) 14 & 15.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "Stalking Feat!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen and Mike Machlan. In an abandoned subway tunnel below Manhattan; the web-slinger, Venom, and Styx & Stone come together for a donnybrook to the death! But the amazing one can't beat Venom; and Venom can't beat Styx & Stone! And the crazy pair of assassins can't lay a glove on the wall-crawler! It looks like a three-way struggle to a stalemate! But finally someone breaks through! Will it be the end of the line for Styx, Stone, Venom, or your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Jonathon Caesar. (Notes: Venom battles the wall-crawler again in Amazing Spider-Man 346. Styx and Stone return in Amazing Spider-Man 376.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "Rites and Wrongs!" The Return of the Sinister Six Part 4 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Terry Austin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Walt Simonson. The cover says it all: Six vs. One! The Sinister Six vs. the one and only Amazing Spider-Man! After assembling his sinister sextet, Doc Ock puts his diabolic plan into motion! Otto Octavius wants to sabotage the launch of Cordco's new space satellite! And use the satellite to spray a deadly poison over the entire planet! But the experimental ley line satellite is being sponsored by Empire State University! More specifically by the physics department with a graduate research assistant named Peter Parker! Will the web-slinger connect the dots in time? The countdown is on! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Jonathan Caesar, Nova, Wolverine, Flash Thompson, and the Black Cat. (Note: The first issue of Spider-Man (1990) -- the fourth Spider-Man title at the time -- was also published this month.) 36 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "Righteous Sand" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. In Avengers 329 both the Sandman and Spider-Man became reserve members of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! And while the web-slinger isn't overly concerned about gaining the acceptance of his new teammates; the Sandman sure is! So when William Baker (aka Flint Marko) gets a tip about a train hijacking at the Brooklyn railyards; he quickly calls the Avengers! And as expected Cap, Thor, and company (along with the web-slinger) make short work of the heavily-armed saboteurs! But for the Sandman the victory is bittersweet. His days with the Avengers may be over. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ben Urich, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Black Fox. Avengers Lineup: Black Widow, Captain America, Quasar, Sersi, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Vision. 40 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by John Romita. The Punisher, Moon Knight, Nova, and Night Thrasher guest star in Round Robin: The Sidekick's Revenge part 4, "After Midnight!", script by Al Milgrom, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin; As the heroes travel in the repaired Moon Copter, Night Thrasher gets the idea to contact Nova over his helmet communicator; After Dr. Franklin finishes his revamp of Midnight, Lynn Church shows the doctors something on her forehead that convinces them to obey her and complete another task; Franklin checks in on Nova and notices that the transmission signal jammer is turned off, allowing the heroes to locate him through the helmet communicator; Leaving the still-shaken Punisher in the Copter, the heroes storm the headquarters; Church tells Midnight that the task she had the doctors perform deactivated his pain-inducer; When Midnight demands Secret Empire leadership in exchange for fighting the heroes, Number 7 tries to use the pain-inducer but the unaffected Midnight murders him. 40 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. Final $1 cover price. "Out on a Limb" Round Robin: The Sidekick's Revenge Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring Moon Knight, Darkhawk, Night Thrasher, Nova, and the Punisher. Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Al Milgrom. The Amazing Spider-Man leads the charge in the grand finale of the Sidekick's Revenge storyline! Inside the Secret Empire's hideout, the web-slinger and his five allies fight from cover to cover vs. Midnight, Thunderball, Lynn Church, and the Seekers! Who will be the last man standing? Or perhaps the last cyborg standing? A non-stop battle issue! Last $1.00 issue. (Notes: Midnight and Lynn Church return many years later in Moon Knight (2006 3rd series) 6 & 7. This issue features a wraparound three-part foldout cover depicting all six superheroes in the story.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Death Toy!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Chris Marrinan. Mark Bagley. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. At the Tech-Toy warehouse, Cardiac and the wall-crawler come to a meeting of the minds about their pursuits of justice! Perhaps it's possible for them to work together after all! The next evening at Stane International, Spider-Man and Cardiac team up to stop the illegal manufacturing of military weapons! Could this be the beginning of a beautiful friendship? Not quite! Meanwhile, a new blood-hued super-villain makes his first savage kill...the first of many! Cameo appearances by Carnage, Mary Jane Watson, Ben Urich, Joy Mercado, and J. Jonah Jameson. Origin of Cardiac. (Notes: Cardiac returns in Amazing Spider-Man 376. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,075; average paid circulation 340,977.) 36 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

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First Printing. Newsstand Edition. "Savage Alliance!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After getting a taste of Carnage's raw power last issue, the wall-crawler knows he needs serious help! To that end the amazing one does the unthinkable! He pays a visit to Venom! Wow, is that a good idea? However as a precaution the web-slinger brings Johnny Storm along for the ride to Venom's deserted island! And following an intense battle, Venom surprisingly agrees to help his good pal Spidey! So in a truly unlikely pairing, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Lethal Protector join forces to take down Carnage! You have to see it to believe it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The issue includes a full-page ad for the Toxic Crusaders (1992) series with art by Sam Kieth.) 36 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

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Second Printing (Silver Ink Background). 2nd appearance of Carnage. Venom appears. "Savage Alliance!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After getting a taste of Carnage's raw power last issue, the wall-crawler knows he needs serious help! To that end the amazing one does the unthinkable! He pays a visit to Venom! Wow, is that a good idea? However as a precaution the web-slinger brings Johnny Storm along for the ride to Venom's deserted island! And following an intense battle, Venom surprisingly agrees to help his good pal Spidey! So in a truly unlikely pairing, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Lethal Protector join forces to take down Carnage! You have to see it to believe it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

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Newsstand Edition. "On Razored Wings" Invasion of the Spider-Slayers Part 1 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Peter and Mary Jane take Peter's parents (and Aunt May) on a tour of Manhattan! The Parkers haven't seen the big city in more than 20 years! And thanks to the sudden appearance of a spider-slayer robot, Richard and Mary's visit includes a dazzling display from the wondrous wall-crawler! How awesome! Spider-Man makes short work of the spider-slayer, but where did it come from and who sent it? Cameo appearances by Alistair Smythe, J. Jonah Jameson, Ben Urich, and Felicia Hardy. Backup story: "Cashing In" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art for Aaron Lopresti. Peter and JJJ come to blows when Jonah wants to run an exclusive story about Peter's parents. Appearance by Joe Robertson. (Notes: Alistair Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 292. The Amazing Spider-Man title was published bi-monthly for the next 5 issues. This six-part story was reprinted in 1995 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- Invasion of the Spider-Slayers.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Newsstand Edition. "Electric Doom" Invasion of the Spider-Slayers Part 2 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. At Empire State University, Peter meets his parents and Mary Jane for lunch! But the Daily Bugle's ace photographer has to slip away when Electro robs a jewelry store nearby! The wall-crawler has Electro on the ropes until another robot suddenly attacks! Very frustrating for the web-slinger! Now Spider-Man has two opponents to beat before finishing his dessert! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, the Black Cat, Alistair Smythe, and the Tinkerer. Backup story: "More Bad News" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Aaron Lopresti. Liz Osborn visits her husband at the Vault; and unfortunately Harry (aka the Green Goblin) is crazier than ever. (Note: The Green Goblin appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 199.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Newsstand Edition. "Demons of Broadway" Maximum Carnage Part 3 of 14. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 101. Carnage's rampage through New York City rolls on! But now Venom is aware of his protégé's murderous activities…and vows to stop Carnage all by himself! Meanwhile, the web-slinger limps back home to nurse his bruised ribs. Mary Jane wants Peter to stay put until his injuries heal, but Spider-Man cannot rest while Carnage and his crew terrorize the city. In Central Park Carnage, Shriek, and the eight-limbed doppelganger begin killing again! The wall-crawler rushes to the park to stop the deadly trio, but he bumps into the Demogoblin first! Just what the web-slinger needed…another super-villain to fight! Story continues in Spider-Man 35. Cameo appearance by Cloak. Flashback cameo by Dagger. (Note: The Maximum Carnage storyline was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man Maximum Carnage.) 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

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Newsstand Edition. "Judgement Night!" Trial by Jury Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. The Jury has a new target: the Amazing Spider-Man! After failing to capture Venom several months ago, the heavily-armed vigilantes decide that the web-slinger is the next best thing! In the skies over Manhattan, the Jury (and Orwell Taylor) set a trap for the spectacular one! So much for voir dire! This Jury is already seated and going straight for a conviction! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Richard Parker, Mary Parker, and Nova. (Notes: The Jury previously appeared in the Venom Lethal Protector (1993) series. This issue includes a foldout back cover featuring upcoming Marvel releases.) 38 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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"The Wings of Age!" Lifetheft Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. The Vulture breaks out of prison to make one last attempt at curing his terminal cancer! While behind bars, the dying super-villain read about a new medical device at Empire State University called the Juvenator. Apparently it has the potential to reverse the aging process by transferring life energy from one source to another! The Vulture brazenly seizes the Juvenator and lunges toward the ESU researcher to steal her life force! But suddenly the web-slinger appears and the crafty elder sets his sights on a much bigger (life) prize! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Richard Parker, and Mary Parker. (Notes: The Vulture previously appeared in the Lethal Foes of Spider-Man (1993) Limited Series. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run, 715,642; average paid circulation 592,442.) 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

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"The Thief of Years" Lifetheft Part 2 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. In a stunning development, the Vulture drains Spider-Man's life energy via the Juvenator! And now the wall-crawler is an old man, while the Vulture is young again! Oh no, how will Peter explain his elderly condition to Aunt May and Mary Jane? Fortunately, the "experimental" Juvenator is just experimental and the process reverses itself in a few hours! Whew, thank goodness! However, the web-slinger is still shaken by his temporary transformation and decides to reveal his secret identity to his parents. A decision he will regret next issue! Cameo appearances by the Chameleon and Ben Urich. Last $1.25 cover price. (Note: This issue includes a foldout back cover featuring upcoming Marvel releases.) 38 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Poly-Bagged Edition. This special polybagged issue includes a 16-page preview of the Spider-Man cartoon series and a color "animation style print" (looks a little like an animation cel) of Spidey versus Venom! As for the comic itself, Shriek and Carrion guest star in "Behind the Walls." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. Green Goblin cameo (well, his mask, anyway). 36 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Unbagged Direct Edition. Shriek and Carrion guest star in "Behind the Walls." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. Green Goblin cameo (well, his mask, anyway). 36 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Unbagged Newsstand Edition. Shriek and Carrion guest star in "Behind the Walls." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. Green Goblin cameo (well, his mask, anyway). 36 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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"Deadmen" Back From the Edge Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Cover by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. Story continues from Spectacular Spider-Man 218. In search of guidance, the Amazing Spider-Man seeks out the Man Without Fear! The web-slinger knows that Matt Murdock has been through a few identity crises of his own! And perhaps he can assist Peter Parker now! But when the wall-crawler meets with Daredevil, he gets a cold reception! In the meantime in Brooklyn, the Vulture hatches a new scheme to kill thousands of New Yorkers...with or without the Owl's help! Spider-Man and Daredevil better resolve their mutual issues fast! And then get busy battling their long-time foes! Story concludes in Spectacular Spider-Man 219. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Gayle Watson Byrnes. 36 pages Cover price $1.50.

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"Before I Wake." Web of Death, Part 3 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Cover by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. Story continues from Spectacular Spider-Man 220. Terrific news! Mary Jane is pregnant! The Parkers are expecting a baby! But if the Amazing Spider-Man wants to live to see his child born, he must find a cure for the debilitating virus inside his body! Would the web-slinger be willing to stand arm-in-arm-in-arm with Doc Ock in order to be saved? Desperate times call for desperate measures! The doctor is in! Octopus style! Story concludes in Spectacular Spider-Man #221. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Kaine, and Stunner. 36 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"The Long Farewell," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Bud LaRosa; Stiffed by the New World Order (in Hulk #458, '97), Mr. Hyde comes to Manhattan to track them down and get the money owed him; Peter, MJ, Marina, Shantal, and Dante visited a hospitalized Jill Stacy (shot in SM #87, '98) where Chesbro spies on them; Later, Peter and MJ attend Robbie's retirement party, which has some tension between Jonah and Robbie; Martha announces that she and Joe are going to sail the Aegean Sea on a second honeymoon, which is Robbie's idea; Peter spots Hyde's alter ego Calvin Zabo checking into the hotel; Having left his costume at home, Peter grabs Phil Urich's hooded sweatshirt to hide his face and investigates; Instead, he ends up in a brawl with Hyde that leads right into the party. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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"In Final Battle with the Black Tarantula!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Joe Bennett. Inks by Bud LaRosa. Cover by Joe Bennett. All roads lead to Don Fortunato's palatial estate for the final showdown vs. the Black Tarantula! Mary Jane and her friends have taken refuge inside Fortunato's mansion... hoping he can protect them from the tarantula! But after the South American powerhouse whips the mob boss' henchmen and Hydra associates... only the Amazing Spider-Man and the unmasked Rose stand in his way! How in the world can the web-slinger or anyone else stop the Black Tarantula's rampage? Perhaps someone inside the mansion can appeal to the tarantula's heart! If he has one at all! Cameo appearance by Chesbro. (Notes: The Black Tarantula appear next in Spider-Man Unlimited 22. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 38 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover pencils by Scott Kolins. Daredevil guest stars in "Seeing Is Disbelieving!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Scott Kolins, inks by Gary Martin; Spider-Man is fighting dinosaurs; He saves a child, but is attacked by a Pterodactyl; A young woman, Angela Bradford (aka Synario), is seen fleeing the scene; As soon as she leaves, the tropical jungle and dinosaurs fade away, leaving Spider-Man baffled in an office building; As Synario, Angela has constructed a device that creates Mobile Virtual Reality scenarios that she can control and has been using it to steal; Daredevil, using his enhanced senses, locks on and trails Synario; Meanwhile, Spider-Man is confronted with a volcano erupting in the middle of NYC! 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.