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Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers comic books in grade FN or better

  • Issue #5MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 5MJ
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Spider-Kill!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Dave Cockrum. An awesome three-way battle rages outside Peter Parker's apartment! The Vulture vs. the Hitman vs. the Spectacular Spider-Man! As the cover shows, the situation looks grim for the web-slinger as he dangles in midair with the Vulture closing in and the Hitman lining up the kill shot! Will the spectacular one survive? Meanwhile, Flash Thompson and Mary Jane Watson investigate the mysterious reappearance of Sha Shan. (Note: The Hitman returns in Amazing Spider-Man 174.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #8MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 8MJ
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "And Only One Shall Survive!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Paul Gulacy. A mysterious alien called the Empathoid is controlling Morbius. But during the wall-crawler's battle with the living vampire, the Empathoid decides that he would rather control Spider-Man instead! So now the web-slinger has two foes to fight! Meanwhile, Flash Thompson finally gets a chance to talk to Sha Shan, only to discover that she is married. (Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #11MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 11MJ
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 2 pages heavy stock paper with ad for jewelry. "A Life Too Far" Guest-starring Medusa and the Inhumans. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom. It's a race against time as the web-slinger has to deliver a serum to a dying patient in the operating room! But wait, there's another superhero that desperately needs that serum too...Medusa! The Spectacular Spider-Man and the long-haired Inhuman battle at Coney Island! And if the wall-crawler successfully beats Medusa, he will face Gorgon, Karnak, Triton, and Black Bolt next! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Last 30¢ issue. (Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #13MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 13MJ
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Hate-Monger and Razorback guest star in "...The Coming of Razorback!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. Buscema cover. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #18MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 18MJ
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "My Friend, My Foe!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Angel and Iceman. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by David Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane. In the city of angels, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Angel battle the brainwashed Iceman! Can the duo bring Bobby Drake to his senses before someone gets killed? Meanwhile at Empire State University, Flash and Sha Shan get back together, while Hector Ayala (aka the White Tiger) meets Holly Gillis. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #23MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 23MJ
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Guess Who's Buried in Grant's Tomb!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Moon Knight. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. The Cyclone is working for Big M and the Maggia now and looking for payback against the web-slinger after going down to defeat in Amazing Spider-Man 144. However, the wall-crawler has an ally, Moon Knight, to help him fight the Cyclone! The final battle takes place at Grant's Tomb in Morningside Heights! Cameo appearance by Big M. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #56MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 56MJ
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Peril...and the Pumpkin?" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Jim Shooter (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob Wiacek. Second appearance of Jack O'Lantern (aka Jason Macendale). The evil terrorist, Jack O'Lantern, has taken the staff and patients at Bellevue Hospital hostage! And the hostage list includes Aunt May's fiancé, Nathan Lubensky! However, the wondrous wall-crawler is on the way; and Jack O'Lantern will soon be on the run! Meanwhile at Empire State University, Steve Hopkins' prank on Marcy Kane goes terribly wrong. Cameo appearances by Nitro and the Vulture. (Notes: Jack O'Lantern first appeared in Machine Man 19. Jason Macendale eventually became the Hobgoblin in Amazing Spider-Man 289. This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel Treasury Edition 28 "Superman and Spider-Man.") 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #68MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 68MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Hell Hath No Fury Like A Robot Scorned!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Luke McDonnell (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. Aunt May, Nathan Lubensky, and Peter visit the grave of Uncle Ben to reflect on days gone by. After Aunt May and Nathan depart, Peter walks through the cemetery and comes upon a fracas in front of the crypt of Mendel Stromm! Why are government agents trying to bust into the crypt? Professor Stromm died way back in Amazing Spiderman (1st series) 37...or did he? There's only one way to find out! Meanwhile, after seeing Peter display super-strength for a second time, Debra Whitman begins to contemplate an amazing possibility. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #84MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 84MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Kidnapped!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils and Inks by Dave Simon. A city councilman running for mayor decides that his image would improve if voters were to see him walking through Central Park with his baby son. However, the councilman's clever plan backfires when his baby disappears! Can the web-slinger find the missing infant? Also in this issue, the Black Cat checks out of the hospital. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #85MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 85MJ
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.

  • Issue #86MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 86MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.

  • Issue #90MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 90MJ
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Black Cat guest stars in "Where, Oh Where Has My Spider-Man Gone...?" Script and pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jim Mooney. Spider-Man appears in his black costume on the last page (ties for 1st appearance with Amazing Spider-Man #252 and Marvel Team-Up # 141). Cameos by the Avengers, the Hobgoblin, the Owl, Doctor Octopus, the Hulk, and the Kingpin. Milgrom cover? The letters page has a statement of ownership--average print run, 351,448; average paid circulation, 172,290. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #92MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 92MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #108MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 108MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.

  • Issue #116MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 116MJ
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.

  • Issue #119MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 119MJ
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.

  • Issue #132MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 132MJ
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.

  • Issue #147MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 147MJ
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Inferno; 1st new Hobgoblin. "When The Bugle Blows" Inferno crossover. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 312. The Hobgoblin is licking his wounds after going down to defeat at the hands of Spider-Man and the Green Goblin (aka Harry Osborn). In a drastic move, the downtrodden Hobgoblin visits N'astirh at the Empire State Building and offers to exchange his soul for greater power. Memo to the Hobgoblin...be careful what you wish for. Meanwhile, the Inferno madness hits the Daily Bugle Building and also Hal's Studio where Mary Jane is shooting a photo spread. Will the web-slinger and J. Jonah Jameson join forces to beat the demons? Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 48. Brief first appearance of the Demogoblin. Cameo appearance by the Green Goblin. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #176MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 176MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Love of Power" Part 1 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Joy Mercado and Peter Parker visit the Forrester Building for a Daily Bugle feature story on the eccentric Dr. Cedric Forrester and his scientific discoveries. The interview is proceeding rather insipidly until the super-powered Corona (aka Dagny Forrester) attacks! This brother and sister duo used to be business partners! Now they just want to destroy each other! Talk about a sibling rivalry! And of course your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the middle! Meanwhile, many New Yorkers including Mary Jane are stricken with a mysterious ailment called the Soho fever! Could there be a connection between the deadly disease and Dr. Forrester's experiments? First appearance of Corona. Cameo appearance by Ben Urich. (Note: This issue features a full-page ad for the Deadly Foes of Spider-Man Limited Series.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.