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"Ashes to Ashes!" Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Frank Miller. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Al Milgrom. The situation is desperate indeed as the Masked Marauder's nuclear bombdroid is headed for the heart of New York City! Only one hero can stop the bomb...the Spectacular Spider-Man! But how is a blind wall-crawler going to do that? While Spidey tries to disarm the bombdroid, Daredevil battles the Masked Marauder one-on-one! Meanwhile, Carrion has trashed Peter Parker's apartment and is lying in wait for Peter at the Empire State University campus library! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Hector Ayala. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 1984 in Spider-Man and Daredevil 1, and again in 1994 in The Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man,) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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"The Rocket Racer's Back in Town!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. The skateboarding phenomenon of the 1970's rolls on in the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man! The Rocket Racer is back! And dashing and darting past the web-slinger all over again! But at this moment Aunt May's nephew has something else on his mind besides catching super-villains! Namely, a surprise marriage proposal for Mary Jane! In stunning fashion Peter pops the question to the enchanting Ms. Watson! And all of Marveldom will wait for her answer next issue! Second appearance of the Rocket Racer. Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Betty Brant Leeds. (Notes: The Rocket Racer formerly appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 172. This issue begins Marv Wolfman's 2-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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"Big Apple Battleground!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. It's a spectacular shootout atop the Statue of Liberty! The inscription at the statue's base calls for the tired, poor, and huddled masses; but tonight, lady liberty is instead receiving the homicidal, vengeful, scared, and amazing! In the persons of the Hitman, Punisher, J. Jonah Jameson, and Spider-Man! Three of the men will survive their harrowing encounter. One will not. An outstanding issue! Final appearance of the Hitman. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Joe Robertson, Dr. Marla Madison, and Dr. Bart Hamilton. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Captain America 241. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 217.) 36 pages. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 217. Cover price $0.35.

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"Whodunit!" Script by Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by John Romita. In shocking fashion the co-developer of the Worldwide Habitual Offender database is found murdered in his research lab! And the task of finding the killer falls to none other than your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! The web-slinger scours the city searching for suspects! But the trail of clues leads back to the lab! Who is the killer? Who indeed! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 530,714; average paid circulation 273,773. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 132. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Power to Purge!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Al Milgrom. This issue reprints most of Marvel Team-Up 3 where Spider-Man and the Human Torch teamed up to battle Morbius the Living Vampire. The first two pages and the last page of this issue are new story and art. The web-slinger is feeling sick and reflects on the last time he felt this way (MTU 3). Cameo appearance by Morbius. (Note: The artist for the three new pages is not credited.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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Direct Edition. "Introducing...Puma!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of Puma. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Rose is tired of the web-slinger interfering in his criminal activities! So, the underworld boss brings in an assassin from the American Southwest! Puma! Spidey doesn't much about Puma (aka Thomas Fireheart), but he will...very soon! In the meantime, the black symbiote costume keeps Peter Parker up past his bedtime...and then some! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Joe Robertson. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 270 & 271.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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"Whodunit!" Script by Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by John Romita. In shocking fashion the co-developer of the Worldwide Habitual Offender database is found murdered in his research lab! And the task of finding the killer falls to none other than your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! The web-slinger scours the city searching for suspects! But the trail of clues leads back to the lab! Who is the killer? Who indeed! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 530,714; average paid circulation 273,773. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 132. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Power to Purge!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Al Milgrom. This issue reprints most of Marvel Team-Up 3 where Spider-Man and the Human Torch teamed up to battle Morbius the Living Vampire. The first two pages and the last page of this issue are new story and art. The web-slinger is feeling sick and reflects on the last time he felt this way (MTU 3). Cameo appearance by Morbius. (Note: The artist for the three new pages is not credited.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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"Big Apple Battleground!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. It's a spectacular shootout atop the Statue of Liberty! The inscription at the statue's base calls for the tired, poor, and huddled masses; but tonight, lady liberty is instead receiving the homicidal, vengeful, scared, and amazing! In the persons of the Hitman, Punisher, J. Jonah Jameson, and Spider-Man! Three of the men will survive their harrowing encounter. One will not. An outstanding issue! Final appearance of the Hitman. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Joe Robertson, Dr. Marla Madison, and Dr. Bart Hamilton. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Captain America 241. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 217.) 36 pages. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 217. Cover price $0.35.

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"My Killer, The Car!" Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. After a lengthy pit stop, the Spider-Mobile is back on the road! And zooming down the streets trying to run over Spider-Man! Whoa, why is Spidey's cool car doing that? Because the Terrible Tinkerer is behind the wheel! Can the web-slinger slam on the brakes and send his Spider-Mobile to the salvage yard? It's a hit and run! Cameo appearances by Toy, Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. First 30¢ issue. (Notes: The Terrible Tinkerer previously appeared way back in Amazing Spider-Man 2. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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"The Rocket Racer's Back in Town!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. The skateboarding phenomenon of the 1970's rolls on in the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man! The Rocket Racer is back! And dashing and darting past the web-slinger all over again! But at this moment Aunt May's nephew has something else on his mind besides catching super-villains! Namely, a surprise marriage proposal for Mary Jane! In stunning fashion Peter pops the question to the enchanting Ms. Watson! And all of Marveldom will wait for her answer next issue! Second appearance of the Rocket Racer. Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Betty Brant Leeds. (Notes: The Rocket Racer formerly appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 172. This issue begins Marv Wolfman's 2-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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"My Killer, The Car!" Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. After a lengthy pit stop, the Spider-Mobile is back on the road! And zooming down the streets trying to run over Spider-Man! Whoa, why is Spidey's cool car doing that? Because the Terrible Tinkerer is behind the wheel! Can the web-slinger slam on the brakes and send his Spider-Mobile to the salvage yard? It's a hit and run! Cameo appearances by Toy, Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. First 30¢ issue. (Notes: The Terrible Tinkerer previously appeared way back in Amazing Spider-Man 2. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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"Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm with Doctor Octopus!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia (with assists from John Romita). With his dear aunt's life in jeopardy, the wondrous wall-crawler remembers that the enemy of my enemy is my friend! And in a remarkable twist of fate, the Spectacular Spider-Man and Dr. Otto Octavius team up to take down Hammerhead! The unlikely duo traps Hammerhead inside one of his old nightclubs! And then the final fireworks begin! Spidey and Doc Ock battle Hammerhead to the fateful finish! Cameo appearances by the Tinkerer, Toy, Kingpin, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Spider-Mobile. Last 25¢ issue. (Notes: Doc Ock clashes with the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 13. Hammerhead returns in Fantastic Four 233. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 136. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

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"Ashes to Ashes!" Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Frank Miller. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Al Milgrom. The situation is desperate indeed as the Masked Marauder's nuclear bombdroid is headed for the heart of New York City! Only one hero can stop the bomb...the Spectacular Spider-Man! But how is a blind wall-crawler going to do that? While Spidey tries to disarm the bombdroid, Daredevil battles the Masked Marauder one-on-one! Meanwhile, Carrion has trashed Peter Parker's apartment and is lying in wait for Peter at the Empire State University campus library! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Hector Ayala. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 1984 in Spider-Man and Daredevil 1, and again in 1994 in The Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man,) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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"Death Walk!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Nova. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. While Nova battles the Tri-Sentinel from the outside, Spider-Man makes his way inside the deadly robot; but still finds himself hampered by its defensive measures! When the Life Foundation shows up to erase an incriminating computer disk (that Nova has taken), the Tri-Sentinel gets caught in their magnetic blast! Which stops the robot long enough for Spidey to release the Antarctic vibranium in the control center and cause the Tri-Sentinel to explode! 40 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. 30th Anniversary issue of Amazing Spiderman #1. "The Bride of Venom" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Gold foil holografix cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Inside an abandoned Brooklyn amusement park, the Lethal Protector holds Richard and Mary Parker captive! The disturbed Venom thinks he's just doing what's best for Peter's parents! But that's not going to work! No way, no how! So, the wall-crawler heads to the park knowing a fierce fight awaits! However, the web-slinger may have help this time from a very unlikely source... Eddie Brock's ex-wife! Wow, will there be a family reunion atop the Ferris wheel? Or perhaps a funeral beneath it? One way or another, the Amazing Spider-Man and Venom battle for the last time! Cameo appearances by Silver Sable, Battlestar, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "True Friends!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Patrick Olliffee. Inks by Mark McKenna. Aware of what the Human Torch did to Empire State University, Spider-Man vows to bring his friend to justice. Cameo appearance by Silver Sable. Plot crosses over with Fantastic Four 373 & 374. Third story: "The Monster Within" Script by Eric Fein. Art by Dan Panosian. JJJ tries to get his son, John Jameson, started in the field of journalism. Fourth story: "Echoes..." Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Don Hudson. The Chameleon visits the grave of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: Venom appears next in the first issue of his Lethal Protector (1993) series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 660,958. average paid circulation 544,900.) 68 pages. Cover price $3.95.

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Direct Edition. "Death from Above!" The Return of the Sinister Six Part 5 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen and Al Gordon. At last, the Sinister Six make their move! Just minutes before Cordco's satellite launches into outer space, Dr. Octopus and his partners in crime storm the control center! If Doc Ock loads his poison-filled canisters on the satellite, the whole planet will be in jeopardy! Unfortunately, by the time the web-slinger arrives at the launch pad; the Hobgoblin, Vulture, Mysterio, and Electro are running amok! But what about the Sandman? Would he help Spider-Man stop the launch? Time is running out! Cameo appearances by Mr. Fantastic, Aunt May, Jonathan Caesar, and Mary Jane Watson. 36 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

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"Hammerhead is Out!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. After surviving his free fall from the helicopter, the wondrous wall-crawler continues his pursuit of Dr. Octopus and Aunt May! The six-armed super-villain takes refuge at Brookhaven National Laboratory to draw Hammerhead's ghost into a deadly trap! But the sudden arrival of the web-slinger throws off Doc Ock's plan! Instead of destroying the ghost, Octopus' equipment returns Hammerhead to flesh and blood! And that sets the stage for the next issue's three-sided tussle: Doctor Octopus vs. Hammerhead vs. your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Glory Grant, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain America vs. the Red Skull. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 135. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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EMBOSSED GRAY OVERLAY COVER. Regular giant-size edition; Death of Aunt May in "The Gift." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Scarlet Spider guest stars. Back-up story, "A Shock to the System." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by John Romita Sr. (Story continues in Spider-Man 57.) Back-up story, "The Morning After." Plot by J.M. DeMatteis, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Al Milgrom. Covers by Bagley/Mahlstedt. 72 pgs. Cover price $3.95.

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"Fun 'N Games with the Four Star Squad!" Identity Crisis Part 2 of 8. (Peter Parker as Ricochet Part 2 of 2.) Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Joe Bennett. Inks by Bud LaRosa. Cover by Mark Buckingham. Ricochet (aka the wondrous wall-crawler) plays a dangerous game by teaming up with Delilah and the Rose to take down the Black Tarantula! Inside a Manhattan restaurant, Ricochet and Delilah ambush two of the tarantula's henchmen: Bloodscream and Roughhouse! But when Bloodscream knocks Delilah out of commission, the masquerading web-slinger is on his own! A few hours later, the amazing one catches up to the perilous pair and uses all four of his new identities in the fight! Will the combined efforts of Dusk, Prodigy, Ricochet, and the Hornet tip the scales in favor of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joe Robertson, Chesbro, Fortunato, Kaine, and the Brotherhood of Scriers. (Notes: Sensational Spider-Man 27 & 28 are parts 3 & 4 of the Identity Crisis storyline. This story was reprinted in 1998 in the trade paperback: Marvel Finest's Spider-Man Identity Crisis; and again in 2012 in the trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man Identity Crisis.) 38 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Four-part double-gatefold cover, outer cover pencils by Steve Skroce. Spider-Man pinup on front cover foldout by John Romita. Spider-Man two-page back cover fold-out pinup, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Klaus Janson. "Sacrifice Play!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Steve Skroce, inks by Bud LaRosa; Spider-Man hallucinates while chained down by the True Believers, inspiring him to summon the strength to break free; As Spidey battles the True Believers and Delilah, Stunner offers to take his place as the life-essence in the resurrection ceremony; Meanwhile, Black Tarantula tells Madame Qwa that Zei and the Believers assist the Rose only to tantalize him with success before crushing him; Meanwhile at ESU, Chesbro eavesdrops on MJ, her friend Shantal, and her professor Marina Caches; In the ceremony, Carolyn orders Stunner back into her own body, simultaneously downloading Ock's memories into his mind; Spidey defeats Delilah just as the original Dr. Octopus bursts through the wall. 48 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $1.99.

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Four-part double-gatefold cover, outer cover pencils by Steve Skroce. Spider-Man pinup on front cover foldout by John Romita. Spider-Man two-page back cover fold-out pinup, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Klaus Janson. "Sacrifice Play!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Steve Skroce, inks by Bud LaRosa; Spider-Man hallucinates while chained down by the True Believers, inspiring him to summon the strength to break free; As Spidey battles the True Believers and Delilah, Stunner offers to take his place as the life-essence in the resurrection ceremony; Meanwhile, Black Tarantula tells Madame Qwa that Zei and the Believers assist the Rose only to tantalize him with success before crushing him; Meanwhile at ESU, Chesbro eavesdrops on MJ, her friend Shantal, and her professor Marina Caches; In the ceremony, Carolyn orders Stunner back into her own body, simultaneously downloading Ock's memories into his mind; Spidey defeats Delilah just as the original Dr. Octopus bursts through the wall. 48 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $1.99.

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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Lots of guest stars in this one! Carnage, Shriek, Kaine, Judas Traveller, and Stunner are all present in the Trial of Peter Parker part 2, "Judgement at Bedlam," script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt and Sam de la Rosa; As his trial begins with Ben in his stead, Spider-Man fights Kaine trying to force him to confess to Louise Kennedy's murder until Traveller whisks them both to Ravencroft; Levying the charge that Spider-Man's existence leads to the creation of super villains, Traveller presides over a mock trial with all the Ravencroft inmates in attendance; Kaine serves as defense attorney while Carnage acts as prosecutor; Meanwhile, Peter's double-life makes it hard for Mary Jane to answer questions about him in the murder trial, hurting his case; At Ravencroft, Carnage unmasks Spidey, the inmates declare him guilty, and Traveller sentences him to death; Kaine fights to defend him. The story continues from Web of Spider-Man 126 and continues in Spider-Man 60. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Direct Edition. "The Black Cat Always Lands on Her Feet!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The web-slinger's favorite feline is back! The Black Cat! Apparently she survived her fall at the end of Amazing Spider-Man 195 and has now developed a new interest in collecting (actually stealing) famous romantic artifacts! The location of her first heist will be Frank Lloyd Wrights architectural masterpiece: the Guggenheim Museum! But that will also be the site of her first reunion with the Spectacular Spider-Man! The (cat) fur is going to fly! Cameo appearances by Dr. Jonas Harrow, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: This issue completes Marv Wolfman's outstanding 2-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005).) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

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First $1.99 cover price. Cover pencils by Steve Skroce. "Only the Evil Return," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Steve Skroce, inks by Bud LaRosa; Peter has a nightmare about Otto Octavius returning from the dead; Dr. Octopus (Carolyn Trainer) looks for information on where Otto's body was taken; In a meatpacking plant, Master Zei tells the Rose that the body can be resurrected but requires that someone else's life-force be transferred into it. Carolyn recruits Angelina Brancale, transforming her back into Stunner, and locates the Master Programmer computer wizard in case she needs to reboot Otto's mind; Contemplating selling her knowledge of Norman Osborn's activities, Alison Mongrain considers contacting the Parkers; Carolyn and Stunner raid Rose's base where the True Believers and Delilah attack them; Spidey joins the mix only to have everyone gang up on him. 46 pgs., full color. $1.99. 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.

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Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. The Scarlet Spider guest stars in Maximum Clonage part 3, "In the Name of the Father," script by J. M. DeMatteis (plot) and Todd Dezago (script), pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt, Joe Rubinstein, and Randy Emberlin; Spider-Man takes the Jackal, shot by the Punisher, to his lab, placing him in a regeneration tank (WoSM #127, '95); When Ben arrives and tries to console him, Peter lashes out; Spidercide steps in and pummels Ben while Kaine releases the now-healed Jackal. Kaine has supported Peter and tormented Ben because he wanted a clone to triumph over the original and blames the Jackal for revealing the "truth"; However, the Jackal gains Kaine's support by promising to cure his degeneration process; Soon, the Jackal, Ben, Peter, Kaine, and Spidercide come together with Ben attacking the Jackal. The story continues from Web of Spider-Man 127 and continues in Spider-Man 61. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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"War of the Reptile-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's a classic three-way Christmas confrontation! The Lizard vs. Spider-Man vs. Stegron! The key to victory for the web-slinger is to get the Lethal Lizard (aka Dr. Connors) to fight with him...instead of against him! But the Lizard usually just wants to kill Spidey! In snowy Central Park, the three combatants and a pack of dinosaurs come together for a Jurassic-style rumble! Is a Christmas miracle in the offing for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? An uplifting issue! Cameo appearances by Martha Connors, Billy Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Dr. Marla Madison, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Stegron returns many years later in the Lethal Foes of Spider-Man (1993) Limited Series. The Lizard appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 33 & 34.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Lots of guest stars in this one! Carnage, Shriek, Kaine, Judas Traveller, and Stunner are all present in the Trial of Peter Parker part 2, "Judgement at Bedlam," script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt and Sam de la Rosa; As his trial begins with Ben in his stead, Spider-Man fights Kaine trying to force him to confess to Louise Kennedy's murder until Traveller whisks them both to Ravencroft; Levying the charge that Spider-Man's existence leads to the creation of super villains, Traveller presides over a mock trial with all the Ravencroft inmates in attendance; Kaine serves as defense attorney while Carnage acts as prosecutor; Meanwhile, Peter's double-life makes it hard for Mary Jane to answer questions about him in the murder trial, hurting his case; At Ravencroft, Carnage unmasks Spidey, the inmates declare him guilty, and Traveller sentences him to death; Kaine fights to defend him. The story continues from Web of Spider-Man 126 and continues in Spider-Man 60. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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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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Direct 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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Direct 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. "But the Cat Came Back" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. Because the fans demanded her, the Black Cat is back! And flirting and fighting with the web-slinger all over again! After Felicia escapes from the psychiatric hospital, she resumes her high-dollar heists! But soon realizes that it's not as much fun without Spider-Man chasing her! So the cat burglar extraordinaire arranges an evening rendezvous with her favorite wall-crawler at their first date location (from Amazing Spider-Man 194). Will the enchanting cat mesmerize the Spectacular Spider-Man once more? Or can the web-slinger resist her feline charms? An excellent issue! Cameo appearances by the Foolkiller and Captain Jean DeWolff. (Notes: This was a highly anticipated issue for fans of the wall-crawler; and Stern & Romita Jr. did not disappoint. The Black Cat previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 205. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 2 and also in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005). The back cover features a full-page ad for Dungeons & Dragons with art by Bill Willingham.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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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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Direct 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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Direct 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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48-page Flipbook Edition. "Breakdown!" Power and Responsibility Part 2 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Foil cover (front and back) by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 117. In stunning fashion, the clone of Spider-Man is back! Wow! Where in the world has he been since the classic Amazing Spider-Man 149? Regrettably due to a new crisis at the Ravencroft Institute, the web-slinger doesn't have time to ponder that question! A mysterious doctor named Judas Traveller has taken over the facility! And he threatens to release the inmates if the wall-crawler does not respond to his summons! Caught between a rock and a hard place, the Spectacular Spider-Man sneaks into Ravencroft! Where a terrible ordeal awaits! Story continues in Spider-Man 51. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Aunt May, Scrier, Mr. Nacht, Chakra, Dr. Kafka, John Jameson, Vermin, Carnage, Shriek, and the Chameleon. Flip story: "No Escape!" The Double Part 2 of 4. Origin of the Spider-Clone. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Liam Sharp. Inks by Robin Riggs. Ben Reilly (aka the Spider-Clone) tries to escape from the Jackal. But the cruel villain uses the Gwen Stacy clone to foil his attempt. (Note: This issue includes three pin-ups: the Scarlet Spider by Steven Butler; Spider-Man and Puma by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt; and Carnage by Shawn McManus). 36 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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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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Direct Edition. "A Method in His Madness!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. For the past few weeks, the devious Dr. Jonas Harrow has tormented J. Jonah Jameson with his Mental Attitude Response Variator (MARV) ray! And after forcing the Daily Bugle's publisher to have a nervous breakdown, the twisted doctor turns his attention to the city editor: Joe Robertson! While blasting Robbie (from afar) with the MARV ray, Dr. Harrow decides to radiate the entire Bugle city room! But the mad scientist is not aware that Spider-Man's alter-ego has stopped by for a visit! One thing leads to another...and the web-slinger, Jonah, and Jonas rendezvous for a meeting of the minds! May the craziest man win! (Note: This is one of only three issues John Byrne penciled for the Amazing Spider-Man title (1st series): issues 189, 190, and 206.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

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Direct Edition. "A Method in His Madness!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. For the past few weeks, the devious Dr. Jonas Harrow has tormented J. Jonah Jameson with his Mental Attitude Response Variator (MARV) ray! And after forcing the Daily Bugle's publisher to have a nervous breakdown, the twisted doctor turns his attention to the city editor: Joe Robertson! While blasting Robbie (from afar) with the MARV ray, Dr. Harrow decides to radiate the entire Bugle city room! But the mad scientist is not aware that Spider-Man's alter-ego has stopped by for a visit! One thing leads to another...and the web-slinger, Jonah, and Jonas rendezvous for a meeting of the minds! May the craziest man win! (Note: This is one of only three issues John Byrne penciled for the Amazing Spider-Man title (1st series): issues 189, 190, and 206.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

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Direct Edition. 30th Anniversary issue of Amazing Spiderman #1. "The Bride of Venom" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Gold foil holografix cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Inside an abandoned Brooklyn amusement park, the Lethal Protector holds Richard and Mary Parker captive! The disturbed Venom thinks he's just doing what's best for Peter's parents! But that's not going to work! No way, no how! So, the wall-crawler heads to the park knowing a fierce fight awaits! However, the web-slinger may have help this time from a very unlikely source... Eddie Brock's ex-wife! Wow, will there be a family reunion atop the Ferris wheel? Or perhaps a funeral beneath it? One way or another, the Amazing Spider-Man and Venom battle for the last time! Cameo appearances by Silver Sable, Battlestar, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "True Friends!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Patrick Olliffee. Inks by Mark McKenna. Aware of what the Human Torch did to Empire State University, Spider-Man vows to bring his friend to justice. Cameo appearance by Silver Sable. Plot crosses over with Fantastic Four 373 & 374. Third story: "The Monster Within" Script by Eric Fein. Art by Dan Panosian. JJJ tries to get his son, John Jameson, started in the field of journalism. Fourth story: "Echoes..." Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Don Hudson. The Chameleon visits the grave of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: Venom appears next in the first issue of his Lethal Protector (1993) series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 660,958. average paid circulation 544,900.) 68 pages. Cover price $3.95.

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"Deadly is Delilah!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Cover by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. A new assassin-for-hire called Delilah bursts onto the scene in New York City! And her next target is Garon Lewis...the ex-husband of Ben Reilly's employer: Shirley Lewis! She fears that Garon is up to something sinister, so as a favor the web-slinger tails Garon into Central Park! When Delilah attacks via a bomb in a baby carriage, the spectacular one leaps into action! Eventually Spider-Man and Garon chase Delilah down into the sewer where things get completely out of control! Meanwhile at the hospital, Dr. Curt Connors has no answers for Peter's deteriorating condition. Is time running out for the former wall-crawler? First appearance of Delilah. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joe Robertson, and the Rose. 40 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Direct Edition. "Confessions!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. The web-slinger's one-man war vs. the Hobgoblin continues! The amazing one privately contacts all the businessmen being extorted (by the goblin) in hopes of getting a lead on the super-villain's whereabouts! But eventually Spider-Man locates the Hobgoblin the old-fashioned way...with a spider tracer! In the Big Apple's Warehouse District, the wall-crawler comes face to face with his startled foe! Can the web-slinger score a quick victory and end the menace of the new goblin? Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson decides it's time to confess his involvement in the development of the Scorpion. The Daily Bugle's publisher prepares to take his mea culpa...in the pages of his own newspaper. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Roderick Kingsley. Flashback cameo by the Kingpin. (Notes: This issue completes the sensational 2-year Stern-Romita Jr. run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. A magnificent collection of issues featuring the Black Cat, Foolkiller, Juggernaut, Cobra, and the Vulture; and of course, highlighted by the creation of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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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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"Deadly is Delilah!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Cover by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. A new assassin-for-hire called Delilah bursts onto the scene in New York City! And her next target is Garon Lewis...the ex-husband of Ben Reilly's employer: Shirley Lewis! She fears that Garon is up to something sinister, so as a favor the web-slinger tails Garon into Central Park! When Delilah attacks via a bomb in a baby carriage, the spectacular one leaps into action! Eventually Spider-Man and Garon chase Delilah down into the sewer where things get completely out of control! Meanwhile at the hospital, Dr. Curt Connors has no answers for Peter's deteriorating condition. Is time running out for the former wall-crawler? First appearance of Delilah. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joe Robertson, and the Rose. 40 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Direct Edition. 30th Anniversary issue of Amazing Spiderman #1. "The Bride of Venom" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Gold foil holografix cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Inside an abandoned Brooklyn amusement park, the Lethal Protector holds Richard and Mary Parker captive! The disturbed Venom thinks he's just doing what's best for Peter's parents! But that's not going to work! No way, no how! So, the wall-crawler heads to the park knowing a fierce fight awaits! However, the web-slinger may have help this time from a very unlikely source... Eddie Brock's ex-wife! Wow, will there be a family reunion atop the Ferris wheel? Or perhaps a funeral beneath it? One way or another, the Amazing Spider-Man and Venom battle for the last time! Cameo appearances by Silver Sable, Battlestar, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "True Friends!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Patrick Olliffee. Inks by Mark McKenna. Aware of what the Human Torch did to Empire State University, Spider-Man vows to bring his friend to justice. Cameo appearance by Silver Sable. Plot crosses over with Fantastic Four 373 & 374. Third story: "The Monster Within" Script by Eric Fein. Art by Dan Panosian. JJJ tries to get his son, John Jameson, started in the field of journalism. Fourth story: "Echoes..." Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Don Hudson. The Chameleon visits the grave of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: Venom appears next in the first issue of his Lethal Protector (1993) series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 660,958. average paid circulation 544,900.) 68 pages. Cover price $3.95.

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Direct Edition. 30th Anniversary issue of Amazing Spiderman #1. "The Bride of Venom" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Gold foil holografix cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Inside an abandoned Brooklyn amusement park, the Lethal Protector holds Richard and Mary Parker captive! The disturbed Venom thinks he's just doing what's best for Peter's parents! But that's not going to work! No way, no how! So, the wall-crawler heads to the park knowing a fierce fight awaits! However, the web-slinger may have help this time from a very unlikely source... Eddie Brock's ex-wife! Wow, will there be a family reunion atop the Ferris wheel? Or perhaps a funeral beneath it? One way or another, the Amazing Spider-Man and Venom battle for the last time! Cameo appearances by Silver Sable, Battlestar, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "True Friends!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Patrick Olliffee. Inks by Mark McKenna. Aware of what the Human Torch did to Empire State University, Spider-Man vows to bring his friend to justice. Cameo appearance by Silver Sable. Plot crosses over with Fantastic Four 373 & 374. Third story: "The Monster Within" Script by Eric Fein. Art by Dan Panosian. JJJ tries to get his son, John Jameson, started in the field of journalism. Fourth story: "Echoes..." Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Don Hudson. The Chameleon visits the grave of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: Venom appears next in the first issue of his Lethal Protector (1993) series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 660,958. average paid circulation 544,900.) 68 pages. Cover price $3.95.

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Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. The Scarlet Spider guest stars in Maximum Clonage part 3, "In the Name of the Father," script by J. M. DeMatteis (plot) and Todd Dezago (script), pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt, Joe Rubinstein, and Randy Emberlin; Spider-Man takes the Jackal, shot by the Punisher, to his lab, placing him in a regeneration tank (WoSM #127, '95); When Ben arrives and tries to console him, Peter lashes out; Spidercide steps in and pummels Ben while Kaine releases the now-healed Jackal. Kaine has supported Peter and tormented Ben because he wanted a clone to triumph over the original and blames the Jackal for revealing the "truth"; However, the Jackal gains Kaine's support by promising to cure his degeneration process; Soon, the Jackal, Ben, Peter, Kaine, and Spidercide come together with Ben attacking the Jackal. The story continues from Web of Spider-Man 127 and continues in Spider-Man 61. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Newsstand Edition. "The Spider and the Burglar...A Sequel" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. It's the bicentennial issue of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the web-slinger is going back, all the way back, to the days of Amazing Fantasy 15 to once again confront the criminal that murdered his Uncle Ben! But this time Peter Parker will have to stop the killer without his spider powers! Given a second chance, can the wall-crawler right the wrongs from the past and save his beloved Aunt May? Emotions run at an all-time high for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Cameo appearance by Anna Watson. Final appearance of the burglar. Flashback cameo by Ben Parker. (Note: Stan Lee scripts the final page of the story.) 52 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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EMBOSSED GRAY OVERLAY COVER. Regular giant-size edition; Death of Aunt May in "The Gift." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Scarlet Spider guest stars. Back-up story, "A Shock to the System." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by John Romita Sr. (Story continues in Spider-Man 57.) Back-up story, "The Morning After." Plot by J.M. DeMatteis, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Al Milgrom. Covers by Bagley/Mahlstedt. 72 pgs. Cover price $3.95.