Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) UK Price Variant comic books 1970-1972

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. On The Trail of...the Chameleon!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Harry brings Flash to Peter's apartment and forces them to work out the confusion about Gwen; Peter and Gwen reunite and attend a gala where paintings are stolen under the nose of Capt. Stacy--it is the work of the Chameleon. Spidey sets a trap for the Chameleon but fails to unmask him until he sees…Peter Parker! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 61. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. The Coming of the Kangaroo!, script by John Romita (plot) and Stan Lee (script), pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Aunt May decides Peter is sick and puts him to bed; The Kangaroo escapes Feds who seek to deport him, then steals what he thinks is money but is actually a vial of deadly bacteria; Peter sneaks out to catch the Kangaroo and get the vial back; He succeeds, but Aunt May collapses when she finds the web dummy Peter left in his bed; Now Peter feels more guilt than ever. House ad for Thor #172 and Iron Man #22, art by Jack Kirby, George Tuska, Bill Everett, and Mike Esposito. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 62. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by Marie Severin. And Then Came Electro!, script by John Romita (plot) and Stan Lee (script), pencils by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Peter decides that it would be good for his public image to go on a TV talk show; Unfortunately he chooses a network where Max Dillon [Electro] works; In collusion with Jameson, Electro attacks Spider-Man live on stage; Spidey defeats him, but it is a Pyrrhic victory--Peter is as beat up as Max. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 63. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. First appearances of the Schemer (Kingpin's son) and Vanessa (Kingpin's wife) in The Schemer!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo]; The Schemer tries to become the new King of Crime in New York, and starts a war with the Kingpin; Flash Thompson goes to war in Vietnam and Gwen Stacy is injured in a traffic accident. Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation; Total Paid Circulation 12 month average: 372,352. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 64. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. The Kingpin Strikes Back!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita (layouts) and John Buscema (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Peter could use the $5,000 reward, so Spidey sets out to capture The Schemer; He eventually finds him in his fancy car but keeps falling off it; Schemer arrives at the Kingpin's mansion and confronts him; Vanessa intervenes. Spider-Man has followed Schemer, breaks in, and has a brief tiff with Kingpin before both realize that Schemer - and Vanessa - have vanished. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 65. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. The Secret of the Schemer!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita (layouts) and John Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Peter pulls a double switch to keep Captain Stacy and Gwendy from identifying him as Spider-Man; Spidey tracks down the Schemer but they both fall into the Kingpin's trap; The ensuing battle comes to an abrupt end when the Schemer is revealed to be Richard Fisk, the Kingpin's long lost son. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 66. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. Black Widow gets a new costume in Beware...the Black Widow!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck (pgs 1-3), John Romita (layouts), and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Black Widow's past is recapped and she gets a new costume; ; cameo appearances by Iron Man, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, and the Red Guardian. (Widow's story continues from here in Amazing Adventures # 1 from 1970.) Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 67. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. Spider-Man is "Unmasked at Last!" (well, the first time since issue 12) in a story written by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita and Jim Mooney, inks by Jim Mooney; Peter Parker reveals to Gwen, Mary Jane, Harry Osborn, and Captain Stacy that he is Spider-Man; they all assumed Peter was impersonating Spider-Man, but Gwen says that he really could be Spider-Man; Hobie Brown (aka the Prowler) dresses up like Spider-Man. Letters to the editor from comics writer Doug Moench (Master of Kung Fu, Batman) and comics artist Alan Kupperberg (Howard the Duck). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 68. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. The Arms of Doctor Octopus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Jim Mooney; From his prison cell, Doc Ock calls to his mechanical arms and even Spidey can't stop the inevitable reuinion; Ock hijacks a plane and holds an Asian general hostage for ten million bucks but Spidey foils his plans. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 69. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. "Doc Ock Lives!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane (his first work on the title), inks by John Romita; Returning home from the airport following the supposed death of Dr. Octopus, Spider-Man is less than convinced that his long time enemy is gone for good; Changing back to Peter Parker, he gets a copy of the Bugle where he learns that no trace of Doc Ock's body was found, and is determined to find his enemy and bring him to justice; Dr. Octopus, having survived the plane crash learns that the press has considered that he's dead; This gives Octopus ample opportunity to track down and destroy Spider-Man; First part of a Doctor Octopus/Spider-Man battle leading up to the death of Capt. Stacy in issue 90. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #70. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Death of Captain Stacy. Spidey's battle with Doctor Octopus from the previous issue continues in "And Death Shall Come!" Script by Stan Lee; pencils by Gil Kane; inks by John Romita Sr. Kane/Romita cover. An important issue in the early Spider-Man saga featuring some of the finest Lee/Kane/Romita work ever! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 71.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. "To Smash A Spider," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita; Its the funeral of George Stacy and everyone close to the late police captain is in attendance; Peter Parker is there to support Gwen during this time; He begins wondering what would happen if Gwen (who blames Spider-Man for her fathers death) ever found out that Peter is Spider-Man; Also in attendance is sleazy politician Sam Bullit, a man who was competing with George for the job of district attorney; When Gwen later asks to aid on Bullit's campaign, it's another advantage to Bullit; Bullit seeks the support of the Daily Bugle in exchange for this promotion, he promises to bring in Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #72. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. When Iceman Attacks, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds); Thinking Spidey is causing harm to Gwen Stacy, Iceman (of the original X-Men) intervenes and tries to defeat old Webhead; Later, once misunderstandings are resolved, the two team up to take down a crooked politician. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 73. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. The Lady and -- the Prowler!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Jr.; The Prowler is back!; But the return of this villain is the least of Peters worries because Gwen Stacy is leaving for England to stay with her uncle…for good; Hobie is worried that Spider-Man might have somehow framed him for Captain Stacy's death, and so changes to the Prowler and goes looking for Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 74. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. On Wings of Death!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Sal Buscema; Peter Parker thinks back to how he first got his powers, and his origin is retold; Spider-Man attempts to rescue Aunt May after she is kidnapped by the Beatle. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 75. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Sal Buscema. Trap For A Terrorist, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Sal Buscema; Peter heads for England looking for Gwendy but is forced to fight terrorists as Spider-Man; Realizing that Peter Parker can't show up with Spidey already swinging around, Pete heads home, leaving Gwendy in mourning for her father. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 76. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. This classic issue is the first of three that were not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of the (anti-)drug themed story. (Not that the Comics Code was pro-drug, of course. It's just that back then, comics couldn't mention drugs at all, even negatively.) Stan Lee published the stories anyway, which eventually led to a major revision in the code, allowing for anti-drug stories, plus other various things such as horror comics and vampires. (That's why there were suddenly tons of horror and mystery comics in the early seventies, shortly after the revision went into effect.) Anyway, back to the Spider-Man story at hand: the Green Goblin returns to annoy Spider-Man in "And Now, the Goblin." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, and inks by Frank Giacoia. Kane cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 77 and 191.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. This classic issue is the second of three that were not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of the (anti-)drug themed story. (See notes on issue 96 for more information.) Cover art by John Romita. "In the Grip of the Goblin!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (pages 7, 15, 16, and 19, credited as "Artist Emeritus"); Norman Osborn's Green Goblin identity has returned, and Spider-Man has stumbled across him; After a quick battle across the city, the Goblin escape, vowing to strike back at Spidey; Changing back to his civilian identity, Peter stresses over the damage the Goblin can cause now that he remembers Peter's real identity; Returning home, he finds Harry who is stressed out over his studies and over the turbulence in his relationship with Mary Jane; Peter discovers that Harry has been popping pills. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #78 and #191. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. This classic issue is the third of three that were not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of the (anti-)drug themed story. (See notes on issue 96 for more information.) The Green Goblin guest stars in "The Goblin's Last Gasp." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Kane cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 79 and 191.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. A Day in the Life of, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds, signed), inks by Frank Giacoia; Peter gets an assignment to snap some pics of a prison riot and swings in as Spidey to get the inside scoop; Once the situation is resolved, Spider-Man appears on the Tonight Show and gives a speech on the rights of prisoners. Guest appearances by Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 80. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Spider-Man becomes more spidery than ever in "The Spider or the Man?" Script by Stan Lee; pencils by Gil Kane; inks by Frank Giacoia. Cameos by the Green Goblin, the Kingpin, Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, the Lizard, and Captain Stacy. John Romita Sr./Giacoia cover.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. First appearance of Morbius the vampire in "A Monster Called Morbius." Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Guest appearance by Dr. Curtis Connors (the Lizard). Spider-Man still has six arms in this issue. Kane cover.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. 52-page giant. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Origin and second appearance of Morbius in Vampire at Large!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man versus Morbius versus the Lizard and we learn the origin of Morbius; Plus, Doc Connors prepares a serum that cures Spidey of his six-arm problem. The Morbius story continues in Marvel Team-Up 3. 52 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Walk the Savage Land!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Afraid of falling circulation numbers, Jonah decides to track down a sensational scoop about a strange monster in the Savage Land; With Peter and Gwendy in tow, Jonah reaches his destination and the trio are quickly set upon by savages. Dick Cavett cameo. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 81/82. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Beauty and the Brute!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man and Ka-Zar against Kraven the Hunter in the Savage Land. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 82/83. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. First appearance of the Spider Slayer robot in The Spider Slayer!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spencer Smyth builds J. Jonah Jameson a new Spider-Slayer robot, but JJJ doesnt know that Smyth has his own plans for the hunting-killing machine; Smythe uses cameras to spy on Spider-Man and watch him unmask. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 84. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. Dr. Curtis Connors (the Lizard) in "Squash! Goes The Spider!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man notices a security camera recording him changing back into Peter Parker and webs it up, however he is too late as Spencer Smythe (who had taken control of the camera) had already taken a picture of Spider-Man's real face; Deciding to err on the side of caution, Spider-Man pays a visit to Curt Connors and uses his lab to create a synthetic mask based on his own face to try and reverse any potential compromise the camera has caused his secret identity; Peter goes out with Gwen Stacy. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 85. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. Spidey Smashes Through!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man faces off against the upgraded Spider-Slayer; Spider-Man defeats all four leaders, then returns to Smythe's hideout, where he finds Smythe inside the Spider Slayer; And if he survives this bout, hell have a few words for J. Jonah Jameson when hes done. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 86. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Romita. "Vengeance From Viet Nam!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Watching Flash Thompson being led into a car by military personnel, Spider-Man finds something wrong and decides to follow them; The car that he's following is then attacked by followers of the Monks of the Light, and their leader the Giant One; Spider-Man gets in the middle and manages to defeat them all, web up the followers, however the Giant One manages to escape; Grabbing Flash and bringing him to a safe location, Flash tells Spider-Man the reason why the followers of the Monks of the Light were after him: While fighting in Vietnam, Flash was injured in combat and stumbled across the hidden temple of the followers. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #87. Letter to the editor from David Michelinie, who would later write Spider-Man himself. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. Enter: Dr Strange!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro; Spider-Man and Dr. Strange rescue Flash Thompson from the Vietnamese monks who mistakenly blame him for the death of their high priest during the war. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 88. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Romita. "To Stalk a Spider!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Kraven the Hunter, who is still recovering from injuries following his battle against Spider-Man and Ka-Zar in the Savage Land, recruits the Gibbon to battle Spider-Man on his behalf; The Gibbon agrees to do his bidding, as Kraven appeals to the rejects desire to get back at everyone who's ever laughed at him; Web-slinging to Aunt May's, Peter finds a note there from her saying that she's gone away for a while. Spidey leaves when the police arrive, and soon Spider-Man is blamed for kidnapping May Parker. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 90. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Romita. Doctor Octopus, the Beetle, and the Gibbon have cameos "Spidey Cops Out!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; After dropping off the Gibbon at the local hospital, Spider-Man resumes his search for Aunt May; Spidey goes after kidnappers and, near the end, faces Doctor Octopus. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #91. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover art by John Romita. First appearance of Hammerhead in They Call The Doctor...Octopus!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita and Jim Starlin, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; While Dr. Octopus is on a crime spree, Spider-Man is weakened by an ulcer due to stress and his concern for his missing aunt. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 92. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover art by John Romita. Gang War, Shmang War! What I Want to Know Is...Who the Heck Is Hammerhead?, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita and Jim Starlin, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Dr. Octopus and Hammerhead are at war, with Spider-Man against them both; origin of Hammerhead. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 93. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover art by John Romita. The Last Battle!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; In the midst of the war between Dr. Octopus and Hammerhead, Spider-Man finds himself held at gunpoint by Aunt May. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 94. 32 pgs.