Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) comic books in grade VG or lower

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Direct Edition. "Peter Parker, You Are The Spectacular Spider-Man!" Part 1 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. Peter Parker is covering Boomerang's indictment hearing for the Daily Bugle, when suddenly chaos erupts in the courtroom! Quickly the web-slinger busts in and makes short work of Boomerang, but during the tussle Spider-Man notices three suspicious characters standing around. Later that night, the wall-crawler follows the mysterious men to the American Museum of Natural History...and what's going on inside? How about the Owl (last seen in Marvel Team-Up 98) and Doctor Octopus plotting to take over New York City's mobs! Meanwhile, Debra Whitman's psychiatrist asks for Peter's help in curing Debra's mental condition. He would like Peter to dress up as...Spider-Man! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "Peter Parker, You Are The Spectacular Spider-Man!" Part 1 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. Peter Parker is covering Boomerang's indictment hearing for the Daily Bugle, when suddenly chaos erupts in the courtroom! Quickly the web-slinger busts in and makes short work of Boomerang, but during the tussle Spider-Man notices three suspicious characters standing around. Later that night, the wall-crawler follows the mysterious men to the American Museum of Natural History...and what's going on inside? How about the Owl (last seen in Marvel Team-Up 98) and Doctor Octopus plotting to take over New York City's mobs! Meanwhile, Debra Whitman's psychiatrist asks for Peter's help in curing Debra's mental condition. He would like Peter to dress up as...Spider-Man! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"Fantasia!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Bob Hall and Al Milgrom. Peter Parker continues to be troubled by Debra Whitman's psychological problems and tracks down Biff Rifkin to learn about Debra's tragic past. Peter's heart sinks as Biff tells him that Debra was a battered wife in her troubled marriage. What is the Amazing Spider-Man going to do when he visits Debra in her east side apartment? It's a touching moment. Meanwhile, the three-way gang war among the Owl, Kingpin, and Doctor Octopus ramps up as each man tries to gain possession of the nuclear activator! What are the criminal masterminds planning? The Black Cat may have the answer! (Notes: Following this issue Debra Whitman departs the Spider-Man titles for many, many years. She finally returns in Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man 14. The Black Cat previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 227.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"Ferae Naturae (Wild Beasts)" Part 3 of 4. Double-sized issue. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man is overjoyed that the Black Cat is alive! However, there isn't much time for celebration once Doctor Octopus attacks! After Doc Ock takes off with the activator and Felicia, the wall-crawler turns to the Kingpin for information. The big crime boss directs the web-slinger to the Owl's Aerie, where the final showdown among Doctor Octopus, the Owl, the Black Cat, Spider-Man, and a host of henchmen takes place! Can the amazing one foil Dr. Octopus' plan to set off a neutron bomb? And also rescue the Black Cat? 48 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Lakeside Tattooz Insert Variant (unopened inserts may or may not have the sample tattoo inside). Newsstand Edition. While there is no definitive information about the Lakeside Tattooz inserts, they are known to occur over several different Marvel issues printed in March 1983. Unlike Amazing Spider-Man #238 and FF #252 where the insert was present in every copy, it appears only a limited amount of copies of this issue received the Lakeside insert (regional distribution?). Also, some of the inserts, although never opened, exist without the free tattoo sample inside. "At Death's Door!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. Despite the wall-crawler ripping off his mechanical arms in the previous issue, the deranged Doc Ock still fights on. He attacks the Black Cat one more time and pins her long enough for the Octopus gang to fire a hail of bullets in her direction. Spider-Man watches in horror as Felicia is hit multiple times. The web-slinger rushes Felicia to the hospital for emergency surgery, but it may be too late! Is this the end for the Black Cat? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed). "At Death's Door!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. Despite the wall-crawler ripping off his mechanical arms in the previous issue, the deranged Doc Ock still fights on. He attacks the Black Cat one more time and pins her long enough for the Octopus gang to fire a hail of bullets in her direction. Spider-Man watches in horror as Felicia is hit multiple times. The web-slinger rushes Felicia to the hospital for emergency surgery, but it may be too late! Is this the end for the Black Cat? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed). "At Death's Door!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. Despite the wall-crawler ripping off his mechanical arms in the previous issue, the deranged Doc Ock still fights on. He attacks the Black Cat one more time and pins her long enough for the Octopus gang to fire a hail of bullets in her direction. Spider-Man watches in horror as Felicia is hit multiple times. The web-slinger rushes Felicia to the hospital for emergency surgery, but it may be too late! Is this the end for the Black Cat? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "Relapse Times Two!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. A group of robbers makes Melvin Potter don his old Gladiator costume to protect them from the police. The reluctant Gladiator can handle the cops, but how will Daredevil's long-time foe fare against Spider-Man? Meanwhile, Dr. Octopus attacks Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in an attempt to kill the Black Cat, but the web-slinger fights him off. However, Spidey knows another showdown with Doc Ock is coming soon! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "The Long Goodbye!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. Peter Parker spends the day taking care of personal business in case he loses his upcoming fight with Dr. Octopus. He has lunch with old friends Flash Thompson and Harry Osborn, and then makes a special trip to Queens to visit Aunt May. Meanwhile back at the hospital, Captain DeWolff and her police officers are guarding the Black Cat until Spider-Man returns. With all the goodbyes said, the stage is now set for another great Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock showdown! Cameo appearances by the Punisher, Boomerang, and the Black Cat's mother (aka Lydia Hardy). (Notes: Due to Peter's decision in Amazing Spider-Man 243 to drop out of graduate school, this issue marks the final appearances of the ESU supporting cast (including Dr. Sloan and Marcy Kane) in the Spectacular Spider-Man title. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 377,302; average paid circulation 172,262.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"Stalkers in the Shadows!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. With help from Boomerang, the Punisher busts out of the slammer! Now as a free man, the vengeful vigilante eyes a big target...the Kingpin! However, before the Punisher tackles the kingpin of crime, he shoots up some of the local riff-raff. And that draws the attention of Cloak and Dagger and the Spectacular Spider-Man! All signs point towards a huge showdown next issue! (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Dave Gibbons.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"Crime & Punishment!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (inks). Cover by Al Milgrom. The Kingpin's office tower is the center of all the action! First, the web-slinger arrives in the Kingpin's office, then Cloak and Dagger, and finally the Punisher! Three of the four want to kill the Kingpin, and the fourth one can't believe he's fighting to save him! The web-slinger tries to hold off Cloak and Dagger, while the Kingpin tackles the Punisher one-on-one! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat and Vanessa Fisk. 32 pages. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 221. Cover price $0.60.

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"Delusions" Part 3 of 3. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Greg LaRocque. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Greg LaRocque and Al Milgrom. Peter Parker and Ben Urich attend the Punisher's arraignment hearing at the courthouse. It's a sad ending for Frank Castle as the once proud vigilante is sentenced to a mental institution for his attacks on the civilian populace. However, the one-man war against crime will return with a vengeance in his Limited Series! (Punisher 1st series 1986). Meanwhile, the Black Cat is gradually recovering from her injuries and suggests to the web-slinger the possibility of becoming his crime fighting partner. Brief origin on the Punisher. Cameo appearance by Captain Jean DeWolff. (Notes: This three-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 220, 221, and 222. There was some controversy at the time over the characterization (mentally unstable/borderline psychotic) of the Punisher in these issues, as his persona was somewhat different from his prior appearances.) 32 pages Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 222. Cover price $0.60.

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"The Hatred of the Hobgoblin!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. The Hobgoblin experiments with Norman Osborn's old chemical formula to gain the physical power of the Green Goblin. If the sinister villain is successful, that will spell big trouble for the web-slinger! Meanwhile, Peter Parker joins his friends (Harry, Liz, Betty, Flash, Sha Shan, and Mary Jane) for lunch at the Tavern-on-the-Green, where Harry and Liz have a big announcement for everyone! Later that evening, the wall-crawler and the Black Cat are swinging across the Manhattan rooftops, when suddenly the duo is ambushed by the Hobgoblin! Can the two heroes get out of each other's way long enough to defeat the goblin? (Note: The Hobgoblin appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 249. Mary Jane Watson's appearance is her first in the Spectacular Spider-Man title since issue 38.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. The Black Cat and the Fly guest star in the Assistant Editors' Month story, "Bugs!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Fred Hembeck and Al Milgrom, inks by Joe Albelo and Jim Mooney. One of the weirdest spider-Man stories ever published! Hembeck/Albelo cover. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "Hyde and Seek!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Cobra (last seen in Amazing Spider-Man 232) is running for his life! Who is he running from? His deranged former partner...Mister Hyde! When Felicia and the wall-crawler come across the duo tearing up Manhattan, the free-for-all begins! Is the Black Cat ready to fight Mr. Hyde? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"Power-Search!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. After struggling in her recent battles against super-powered foes, Felicia decides that she needs additional powers to complement her natural abilities. The Black Cat first visits the Baxter Building, then Avengers Mansion, and finally ends up at the former lab of Dr. Harlan Stillwell. Has anything good ever come out of Dr. Stillwell's laboratory? The Black Cat doesn't care; she wants more power! Meanwhile, the wall-crawler is drawn towards a mammoth citadel in Central Park...and suddenly disappears! Cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Captain America, the Wasp, Hank Pym, and the Kingpin. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for the Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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

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

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Newsstand Edition. "How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down at the Morgue after They've Seen NYC?" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. Spider-Man wears his black costume. The Kingpin and the Answer have resurrected the bionic Silvermane! And now the powerful cyborg is loose on the streets of Manhattan! Can the Spectacular Spider-Man beat Silvermane again? 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "The Dagger at the End of the Tunnel!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Spider-Man wears his black costume. Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. After pulverizing the web-slinger last issue, Silvermane goes after his next target...Dagger! With Spider-Man temporarily out of action, the Black Cat tries to cut off the rampaging cyborg and warn Dagger of the impending danger! All the heroes and villains including the Answer, the Rose, and Silvermane converge on the west side docks for a major showdown! They all want Dagger! Who's going to get her? And if the wall-crawler didn't have enough problems already, the alien symbiote (aka black costume) is taking Peter Parker on web-slinging excursions during the night, even though he is sound asleep. Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "Hermit-Age!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. It's an unusual tale as an advertising executive, Timothy Quail, is forced to help a local crime boss plot his criminal activities. Poor Timothy just wants to be left alone. Can the web-slinger help him? Also in this issue, Spider-Man confronts the Black Cat about her bad luck powers and her connection to the Kingpin. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch and the alien symbiote. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "True Confessions!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Black Cat finally tells the web-slinger the truth about the Kingpin's involvement in her gaining new powers. Spider-Man is shocked. Is this the beginning of the end for the wall-crawler and Felicia? Meanwhile, the alien symbiote has escaped from the Baxter Building and is on the prowl...looking for Spider-Man! First appearance of the Spot. Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "Breakin'!" Double-sized issue. Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Vince Colletta and Geof Isherwood. Cover by Al Milgrom. The wall-crawler returns to the Kingpin's skyscraper, but again runs into the pesky Spot! While Spider-Man fights the Spot, the Black Cat confronts the Kingpin and learns the tragic secret of her bad luck powers. A dejected Felicia elects not to attack the massive crime boss, but a few minutes later...the Spectacular Spider-Man does! It's a great slugfest between the Kingpin and the web-slinger! Meanwhile, as the battle is raging at the Kingpin's tower, the alien symbiote slips into Peter Parker's closet...and waits! (Note: The alien symbiote plot line continues in Web of Spider-Man 1.) 48 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "The Last Race" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Vince Giarrano. Inks by Pat Redding. Cover by Tom Morgan and Brett Breeding. The Rocket Racer (last seen in Amazing Spider-Man 183) is down on his luck and robs a bank in order to pay off his debt to a crooked bail bondsman. However, the bondsman wants full payment now and sends the Bounty Hunter to capture the Rocket Racer! And of course the Spectacular-Spider-Man is caught in the middle! Origin of the Rocket Racer (aka Robert Farrell). (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for "Fred Hembeck Destroys The Marvel Universe." Art by Fred Hembeck.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

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Newsstand Edition. "No Fury" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Wasp and Paladin. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Mark Beachum and Joe Rubinstein. The Wasp, the wall-crawler, and Paladin have to intercept a drug shipment coming into town for Consolidated Importers' CEO Vince Granetti. But is the shipment coming by land, sea, or air? The trio of heroes must find out! Cameo appearance by Starfox. 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

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Direct Edition. "Original Sin" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Rich Buckler. The critically acclaimed Death of Jean DeWolff storyline begins with this issue. In a stunning development, police captain Jean DeWolff is found murdered in her apartment. The entire city is in a state of shock over the killing including the police department, the staff at the Daily Bugle, and the Amazing Spider-Man. The web-slinger (in his black costume) begins investigating the homicide by meeting with the detective assigned to the case, Stan Carter. However, another superhero, Daredevil, gets the first shot at stopping the murderous rampage of the Sin-Eater! First appearance of the Sin-Eater. 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

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Newsstand Edition. "Original Sin" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Rich Buckler. The critically acclaimed Death of Jean DeWolff storyline begins with this issue. In a stunning development, police captain Jean DeWolff is found murdered in her apartment. The entire city is in a state of shock over the killing including the police department, the staff at the Daily Bugle, and the Amazing Spider-Man. The web-slinger (in his black costume) begins investigating the homicide by meeting with the detective assigned to the case, Stan Carter. However, another superhero, Daredevil, gets the first shot at stopping the murderous rampage of the Sin-Eater! First appearance of the Sin-Eater. 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

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"Sin of Pride" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Kyle Baker, Brett Breeding, Pat Redding, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Rich Buckler. The Sin-Eater has struck again! This time fatally shooting a judge inside his chambers, while Matt Murdock helplessly looked on. Spider-Man catches up with the Sin-Eater outside the courthouse and a fierce battle ensues! But the Sin-Eater proves to be a difficult foe and escapes. Can anyone stop his rampage? Cameo appearance by Charles Bronson. 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

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"He Who Is Without Sin" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Rich Buckler. After a man of the cloth becomes the latest shooting victim of the sinister Sin-Eater, Daredevil and Spider-Man scour the city to locate the psychotic killer. But the duo cannot find him! In the meantime though, the Sin-Eater has found his next victim...Betty Brant Leeds! Is this the end for Peter Parker's long-time friend? Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. (Notes: This issue features a full-page ad for the first issue of Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham; and a full-page ad for Saturday morning cartoons with Hulk Hogan featuring art by Gil Kane.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

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"All My Sins Remembered" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by (unnamed) many hands. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Rubinstein. It's the dramatic conclusion to the Sin-Eater saga! The web-slinger and the Man Without Fear finally catch up to the Sin-Eater at the Jameson residence, and a tremendous battle follows between...Daredevil and Spider-Man?!? Will Peter Parker and Matt Murdock ever see eye-to-eye on justice for the Sin-Eater? Last 65¢ issue. (Notes: This four-part story was reprinted in 1990 in a trade paperback titled "The Death of Jean DeWolff." Stan Carter (aka the Sin-Eater) returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 128.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

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"Things Fall Apart" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Mark Beachum. Inks by Bob McLeod. Peter Parker has been having an unusual amount of bad luck lately, so he decides to visit the Master of the Mystic Arts to see if something odd is going on. Indeed, the wall-crawler is surrounded by a bad luck aura, but Doctor Strange can remove it from both Spider-Man and the original source, Felicia Hardy. But how is this going to affect the Black Cat, who happens to be in the middle of a caper? Cameo appearance by the Foreigner. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"102 Uses For A Dead Cat" Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Bob McLeod. After losing her bad luck powers, the Black Cat barely survives a fierce encounter with the Foreigner's henchmen. Afterwards, the wall-crawler stops by Felicia's apartment to tell her about his visit to Doctor Strange. However, their not-so-friendly reunion is interrupted by Sabretooth, who is looking for a big kill in order to impress the Foreigner! How will the Amazing Spider-Man fare in his first battle against the savage Sabretooth? (Note: This issue was reprinted in Sabretooth Classics 4.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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Newsstand Edition. "Catfight!" Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Rich Buckler. Mary Jane throws a party for Peter at his apartment and invites many of his long-time friends. However, an unexpected guest is poised to crash the party...Sabretooth! The blood thirsty villain has traced Spider-Man's scent to Peter's apartment building and is craving vengeance! How can Peter protect his friends, much less his secret identity? Maybe the Black Cat will help! Cameo appearance by the Foreigner. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Sabretooth Classics 5.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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Newsstand Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover - "A House Is Not A Home" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Keith Giffen. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Mark Beachum and Joe Rubinstein. It's an off-beat tale as Peter Parker and a reporter from the Daily Bugle investigate a decrepit apartment building that has been taken over by a gang. Can the Amazing Spider-Man save the neighborhood? 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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

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

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"Nowhere To Run, Nowhere To Hide!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. A new Tarantula is roaming the streets of Manhattan and assassinating political refugees from South America! Also, Mary Jane's hairdresser confesses to MJ that she is an illegal alien and living in fear of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Those two storylines collide at St. Jude's Church with the Spectacular Spider-Man (in his black costume) caught in the middle! Cameo appearances by Tombstone and Captain America (aka John Walker). Last 75¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"The Tombstone Testament!" Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The web-slinger has decided to work with the Punisher to bring down Tombstone. However, the Arranger and Tombstone have developed a special divide and conquer plan to defeat the two heroes! First at The Cloisters, the Arranger's henchmen ambush the Punisher, and second, Tombstone makes a house call to...Mary Jane! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "Deadline in Dallas" Script by Gerry Conway. Guest-starring the Punisher. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. While still under the influence of the Persuader's brainwashing, the Punisher arrives in Big D on a mission to kill the Lobo Brothers! Upon learning of his arrival in the Metroplex, Peter Parker quickly schedules a "Webs" book signing at a local Dallas bookstore. Later that evening, the web-slinger pays a visit to the Lobo Brothers mansion in Grapevine, and shortly thereafter the battle erupts! Who is going to win the fight and who is going to pay the ultimate price? First appearance of Carlos Lobo and Eduardo Lobo. Cameo appearances by the Arranger, the Kingpin, and the clone of Gwen Stacy. (Note: The saga of Gwen Stacy's clone continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 8.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Guilty!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. In a stunning verdict, Joe Robertson is found guilty by the jury and sentenced to prison for three years. Robbie's family and friends are shocked. Spider-Man tries to cope with his frustration by web-slinging through the city, but instead ends up having his first encounter with one of the werewolves (aka Lobo Brothers)! Cameo appearance by Kingpin. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 379,170; average paid circulation 228,340.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Crash Out!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema. Following the conclusion of the New York City gang war, Peter Parker decides that it's time for Spider-man to make another visit to the Lewisburg Penitentiary to check on Joe Robertson. However, Tombstone is lying in wait for the web-slinger and knocks him out in a surprise attack! Now the dazed wall-crawler is part of Tombstone's plan for a prison break via helicopter! Cameo appearance by the Black Cat. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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irst printing. "The Search for Robbie Robertson!" First printing. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema. Spider-Man is feverishly searching the Susquehanna River Valley after both Tombstone and Joe Robertson plunged off the escape helicopter during the prison break last issue. The wall-crawler does not find Robbie, but he does find some very strange and strong backwoods people! What will these hillbillies do when they come eye to eye with a big city super hero? Meanwhile back in New York, Thomas Fireheart (aka the Puma) completes his hostile takeover of the Daily Bugle. Cameo appearance by the Black Cat. (Notes: The first printing has the standard barcode or Spider-Man's head in the UPC box. The Spectacular Spider-Man series goes bi-weekly for the next 3 issues.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance crossover. 1st cosmic powered Spider-Man. "The Paste and the Power!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema. At the Empire State University physics laboratory, Peter Parker agrees to help Professor Lubisch with an experiment involving extra-dimensional energy transfer. According to the good professor, the experiment is harmless and nothing unexpected will happen. However, the energy transfer overloads the apparatus and flows incredible power into the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger uses his new cosmic power to easily dispatch the Trapster, who had attacked him earlier in the day. Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 59. Cameo appearances by Doctor Doom, Kingpin, Magneto, and the Wizard. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Hobgoblin in "The Carrion Cure!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Deep in the New York sewer system, the murderous Hobgoblin and Carrion hold the wall-crawler prisoner! The situation does not look good for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. He has only one hope left ? his wife! Can Mary Jane lead the charge to victory? Cameo appearances by Hammerhead and Tombstone. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Knight and Fogg" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The Arranger has been living on borrowed time since completely botching the gang war with the Lobo Brothers several months ago. Now virtually abandoned by his boss, the Kingpin; the Arranger begs Spider-Man for protection. But when the night falls and the fog rolls in, will the wall-crawler be able to save the Arranger? First appearance of Knight and Fogg. Final appearance of the Arranger. Cameo appearances by the Chameleon, Hammerhead, and Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"The Deadly Lads from Liverpool" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. To avenge the assassination of the Arranger, Peter Parker travels across the pond to England to hunt for the killers. After receiving help from Scotland Yard in London, the web-slinger travels to Liverpool to search for Knight and Fogg. But the deadly duo finds Spider-Man first! Will Spider-Man fair any better in his second encounter with Knight and Fogg? Meanwhile back in New York, the smooth talking Jason Jerome takes an interest in Mary Jane. Origin of Knight and Fogg. Cameo appearances by the Chameleon, Hammerhead, Kingpin, and Tombstone. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"A Misty Kind of Misery!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The Amazing Spider-Man is suffering from temporary amnesia after a long fall into the River Mersey last issue. The townsfolk are being helpful to the dazed Peter Parker and take him to a local pub for refreshments. When Knight and Fogg show up for a drink too, round three between the wall-crawler and the murderous English duo begins shortly thereafter! Can Spider-Man finally defeat this pair of assassins? And back in the states, Jason Jerome makes his move on Mary Jane. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin and Puma. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Wounds" Part 2 of 6. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. While exploring his new found freedom, the tormented Vermin pays a visit to his parents' home in the suburbs. It's not a very happy family reunion to say the least! And the harrowing encounter sets off another wild streak in Vermin as he rushes back to his psychologist's office. But that's where the Spectacular Spider-Man intercepts the man-rat and starts pounding lumps on him! However, Dr. Kafka asks the web-slinger to stop...and that might just be a fatal mistake! Meanwhile inside the Osborn residence, Harry gets closer to falling over the edge, and the Green Goblin gets closer to rising from the ashes! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Shame" Part 3 of 6. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Part 3 of the Child Within storyline takes an interlude so the four main participants (Peter Parker, Harry Osborn, Vermin, and Dr. Kafka) can take an introspective look at their respective personal situations. Three of the four central figures begin to gain a sense of understanding and inner peace about their life circumstances. But the fourth one, the fourth one...becomes the Green Goblin! Oh my! The Amazing Spider-Man and the Green Goblin throw down on the rooftops of Manhattan just like old times! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Guilt" Part 4 of 6. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The Green Goblin hurls one of his psychedelic pumpkin bombs at the web-slinger! And the little orange pumpkin sends the wall-crawler into his own green and purple haze! Reeling from the effects of the mind-altering drugs, the Spectacular Spider-Man desperately turns to Dr. Kafka for help! Meanwhile, Vermin returns to his parents' house for a second time...and he's about to take domestic violence to a whole ?nother level! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Reckonings" Part 5 of 6. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Vermin is back at his parents' house in the suburbs! And the rats have come home to roost so to speak! Mr. and Mrs. Whelan are in serious mortal danger unless salvation arrives quickly! Fortunately, the web-slinger has shaken off the effects of the goblin's pumpkin bomb and makes a mad dash to Scarsdale! Can the wall-crawler win another savage battle vs. the vindictive Vermin? Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man may have help this time though...from the Green Goblin! (if that's your idea of help!) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Aftermath" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The colossal confrontation among the web-slinger, the goblin, and Vermin is over. Spider-Man has survived. Vermin has returned to the psychiatric ward. But the Green Goblin is still on the loose! Unfortunately, Harry Osborn has not come back to his senses like he did following his previous excursions in the costume of his deceased father. Now Peter and Mary Jane realize the serious problems their long-time friends face including their young son, Normie Osborn. The wall-crawler convinces the Molten Man to break the news to his sister, Liz Osborn, about what's happened to her husband. Cameo appearance by Frog-Man. Last $1.00 issue. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Another Fine Mess!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The Fabulous Frog-Man is back! And he wants to team-up again with his favorite superhero buddy, the Spectacular Spider-Man! But the web-slinger remembers their previous adventure together (in Amazing Spider-Man 266) and strongly encourages Eugene to go back to normal college life. Frog-Man is ready to hang up his springs until his arch-enemy, the White Rabbit, resurfaces! When the White Rabbit and the Walrus being tearing up the city, Frog-Man leaps into action! Right alongside his web-slinging buddy! A fun story! First $1.25 issue. (Notes: The White Rabbit previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 131. She returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 253.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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"Settling Scores" Part 1 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The Vulture is on the prowl again! But after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Adrian Toomes may be conducting his final hunt! The old bird plans to even the score with a host of adversaries before he dies! And of course the Spectacular Spider-Man is at the top of his list! However, Aunt May is on the Vulture's list too! Who will protect Aunt May when the web-slinger's long-time foe drops by Queens for a visit? (Notes: This issue begins the three-part Funeral Arrangements storyline. The Vulture previously appeared in Spider-Man 23. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 337,633; average paid circulation 207,533.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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"Desperate Measures" Part 2 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The vindictive Vulture swoops into Aunt May's bedroom! However, Adrian Toomes doesn't want revenge, he wants forgiveness (for the death of Nathan Lubensky in Amazing Spider-Man 336). Does Aunt May give him forgiveness? No, she gives him a slap to the face! Wow, Aunt May vs. the Vulture? That sounds like a mismatch…until an enraged Peter Parker shows up! Setting the stage for another super showdown between the Vulture and the web-slinger next issue! 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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"Final Judgement" Part 3 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. This is it! The Vulture and the Amazing Spider-Man battle from cover-to-cover in the skies over Staten Island! Can the wall-crawler finally end his long-time foe's reign of terror? Or will Aunt May get the final word? Meanwhile, Harry Osborn is back on the scene. And it won't be long before the Green Goblin flies again! (Note: The Vulture returns in the Lethal Foes of Spider-Man Limited Series.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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Newsstand Edition. The Osborn Legacy" First printing. Giant-Sized 30th Anniversary Special Issue. Silver hologram cover. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Harry Osborn has battled psychological problems his entire adult life, but this time hes really gone off the deep end! The Green Goblin kidnaps his wife, son, and brother-in-law (aka the Molten Man) and takes the trio to his fathers old house in the suburbs. For the first time Harry wears the goblin costume in front of his young son. However, Normie doesnt seems to understand the gravity or depravity of the situation and enjoys his fathers ranting and raving while the family sits down for dinner! Fortunately, the goblins diatribe buys the web-slinger time to track down his green and purple foe! And with help from the Molten Man, the Amazing Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin one more time! Second Story: The Night the World Died Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Bob McLeod. Aunt May still has nightmares about the night her husband, Ben Parker, was killed. But her recent encounter with Spider-Man (during the ordeal with the Vulture) has surprisingly brought her comfort. (Notes: This issue includes a fold out poster by Charles Vess featuring Spider-Man and the Hobgoblin. The second printing has a gold hologram cover and was published in November 1992.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

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"The Valley" Part 1 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. These are tough times for Thomas Fireheart and Peter Parker. Both men are under considerable pressure in their personal lives. Strangely enough, a black crow visits each costume adventurer and guides him through a surreal experience on the rooftops of Manhattan. What exactly is going on? Only the Black Crow knows! (Notes: This issue begins the three-part Eye of the Puma storyline. The Black Crow previously appeared in Quasar 23. This issue includes a full-page ad for Thor 450.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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"The Summit" Part 2 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The Black Crow mystically transports both Spider-Man and the Puma to the southwestern United States, so each man can come to grips with his inner demons! At the end of his battle against the Black Crow, the web-slinger achieves a moment of lucidity and reaches a state of peace. Unfortunately though, at the end of his fight against the Black Crow, the Puma achieves a moment of insanity and reaches a state of rage! The former result the Black Crow was expecting, the latter…not so much! 32 pages Cover price $1.25.