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(2 of 6) Written by Kevin Smith. Pencils by Terry Dodson. Inks by Rachel Dodson. Cover by Terry and Rachel Dodson. Cover price $2.99.

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"The Final Verdict" The Trial of Peter Parker Part 4 of 4. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Bill Sienkiewicz (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Story continues from Spider-Man 60. The trial is over! Peter has been cleared of all charges; Ben is a free man; and Kaine is in police custody! Maybe now Mary Jane and her husband can get back to some semblance of a normal life! Unfortunately, their joy over Peter's exoneration is short-lived once MJ receives a phone call from Seward Trainer! The geneticist has new test results…that will change the lives of Peter, Ben, and Mary Jane…forever. Who really is the Spider-Clone? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Spidercide, and the Jackal. (Notes: Spectacular Spider-Man 226 was the most controversial issue of the second clone saga. The final 5 pages of the story were very distressing (in more ways than one) to long-time fans of the Amazing Spider-Man.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Standard Edition. No hologram. It's a 48-page extravaganza! She's back, the one Jackal did it all for: the original clone of Gwen Stacy! But what secret does she hold--and how will she affect the lives of Spider-Man, Mary Jane and the Scarlet Spider?! Plus: the terrible truth about Mary Jane's baby! Written by Terry Kavanagh and Mike Lackey. Art by Steven Butler, Randy Emberlin, Tod Smith and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Steven Butler. Cover price $2.95.

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Beware the Rage of a Desperate Man Part 2 of 4. "Old Habits..." Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Tom Lyle. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Tom Lyle. After escaping the three-way fight last issue, the Hobgoblin travels to Russia to find the son of Kraven! Jason Macendale thinks he can use Kraven's old journal to manipulate Kraven's son. But the Motherland has spoiled the plans of many a westerner throughout history. How will the Hobgoblin fare? Meanwhile, the Demogoblin is causing a ruckus at Ryker's Island prison! Can the wall-crawler stop him for the second time in as many issues? First appearance of Vladimir Kravinoff (aka the Grim Hunter). Cameo appearances by Lance Bannon, Alfredo Morelli, and Gregor. 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"Till Death Do Us Part!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. It's the cataclysmic conclusion to the Carrion storyline that began seven issues ago! Carrion, the clone of Professor Miles Warren, and the Amazing Spider-Man have returned to the place where it all began: Professor Warren's secret laboratory on the ESU campus. Can the wall-crawler and the White Tiger end the threat of Carrion forever? Or will the deathly villain's plan succeed? (Note: The next incarnation of Carrion appears in Spectacular Spider-Man 149.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

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"Till Death Do Us Part!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. It's the cataclysmic conclusion to the Carrion storyline that began seven issues ago! Carrion, the clone of Professor Miles Warren, and the Amazing Spider-Man have returned to the place where it all began: Professor Warren's secret laboratory on the ESU campus. Can the wall-crawler and the White Tiger end the threat of Carrion forever? Or will the deathly villain's plan succeed? (Note: The next incarnation of Carrion appears in Spectacular Spider-Man 149.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

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Newsstand Edition. "False Truths." Players and Pawns, Part 1 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Bill Sienkiewicz (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. In the depths of the Jackal's destroyed laboratory in the Catskills, Kaine awakens a third Peter Parker! Is this the genuine article or just another clone? Only time will tell. Meanwhile back in New York City, the Jackal crashes Flash Thompson's basketball camp! Luckily the Scarlet Spider (aka Ben Reilly) is taking in the hoop lesson too! While Flash protects the children, Ben challenges the Jackal and hislatest genetic creations! And across town Spider-Man confronts Kaine! Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 123. First appearance of Spidercide. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Scrier, and Jack. (Notes: The letters page includes a statement ofownership: average print run 232,567; average paid circulation 236,723.) 32 pages. Cover price 1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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"The Final Verdict" The Trial of Peter Parker Part 4 of 4. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Bill Sienkiewicz (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Story continues from Spider-Man 60. The trial is over! Peter has been cleared of all charges; Ben is a free man; and Kaine is in police custody! Maybe now Mary Jane and her husband can get back to some semblance of a normal life! Unfortunately, their joy over Peter's exoneration is short-lived once MJ receives a phone call from Seward Trainer! The geneticist has new test results…that will change the lives of Peter, Ben, and Mary Jane…forever. Who really is the Spider-Clone? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Spidercide, and the Jackal. (Notes: Spectacular Spider-Man 226 was the most controversial issue of the second clone saga. The final 5 pages of the story were very distressing (in more ways than one) to long-time fans of the Amazing Spider-Man.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"What's the Matter with Mommy?" Part 1 of 3. Story by Ann Nocenti. Art by Cindy Martin and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. One of the Kingpin's men is in trouble for shady business dealings, so he sends his wife to a psycho ward, nicknamed the Mad Dog Ward, in order to keep her quiet. Peter Parker runs into the woman's children who tell him that their mother has been abducted. Spider-Man goes to the Pleasant Valley ward to investigate, but things do not go as planned. Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 295. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"What's the Matter with Mommy?" Part 1 of 3. Story by Ann Nocenti. Art by Cindy Martin and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. One of the Kingpin's men is in trouble for shady business dealings, so he sends his wife to a psycho ward, nicknamed the Mad Dog Ward, in order to keep her quiet. Peter Parker runs into the woman's children who tell him that their mother has been abducted. Spider-Man goes to the Pleasant Valley ward to investigate, but things do not go as planned. Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 295. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"Who Am I?" Part 2 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by John Stanisci. Cover by Luke Ross. The crafty Chameleon has reversed the roles at Ravencroft Institute! The super-villain without a face impersonates Dr. Kafka and tries to convince his captive patient, the Spectacular Spider-Man, that he is someone other than Peter Parker! However the web-slinger has seen through the Chameleon's mind games before... and ventually he does again! But this time it may cost him his secret identity! Meanwhile, the real Dr. Ashley Kafka rushes to help John Jameson after he's ambushed by Jack O'Lantern! Ravencroft is in sheer disarray to say the least! Cameo appearances by Betty Brant and Flash Thompson. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Beware the Rage of a Desperate Man Part 2 of 4. "Old Habits..." Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Tom Lyle. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Tom Lyle. After escaping the three-way fight last issue, the Hobgoblin travels to Russia to find the son of Kraven! Jason Macendale thinks he can use Kraven's old journal to manipulate Kraven's son. But the Motherland has spoiled the plans of many a westerner throughout history. How will the Hobgoblin fare? Meanwhile, the Demogoblin is causing a ruckus at Ryker's Island prison! Can the wall-crawler stop him for the second time in as many issues? First appearance of Vladimir Kravinoff (aka the Grim Hunter). Cameo appearances by Lance Bannon, Alfredo Morelli, and Gregor. 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"The Triumph of the Goblin!" The Final Chapter Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic. Final issue of the series. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Spider-Man (1990) 97. In unbelievable fashion Aunt May is alive! Or at least it appears she is! After the web-slinger escapes from Norman Osborn's hunting lodge, he rushes his beloved aunt to the headquarters of the Fantastic Four! The amazing one hopes Reed Richards can confirm that May Parker is indeed May Parker... and not another clone! While Mr. Fantastic runs the necessary tests, the wall-crawler charges into Osborn Industries and attacks the goblin! But thanks to the Gathering, Norman Osborn is teeming with god-like power! Oh no, will the end of the Spectacular Spider-Man series coincide with the end of Spider-Man? Story concludes in Spider-Man (1990) 98. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Jill Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, Ben Urich, Flash Thompson, Betty Brant, the Human Torch, Invisible Woman, and the Thing. (Notes: This issue completes the first volume of the Spectacular Spider-Man title that ran for 22 years. The second volume of the Spectacular Spider-Man series begins with issue #1 in September 2003. As part of Marvel's relaunching of the Spider-Man titles in late 1998, the Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st series) title was cancelled and essentially replaced by the Webspinners Tales of Spider-Man (1999) series. This issue features a gatefold cover. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 190,475; average paid circulation 99,059.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"Humbug!" Story by David Michelinie. Art by Marc Silvestri and Bob McLeod. Spider-Man makes short work of a new villain called Humbug! Meanwhile, a new vigilante named Solo is fighting terrorists in Europe. First appearances of Humbug and Solo. Cover price $0.75.

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"Humbug!" Story by David Michelinie. Art by Marc Silvestri and Bob McLeod. Spider-Man makes short work of a new villain called Humbug! Meanwhile, a new vigilante named Solo is fighting terrorists in Europe. First appearances of Humbug and Solo. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. "In the Beginning" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin. After clashing at the New York Coliseum, the Amazing Spider-Man pursues the Vulture to Staten Island! The cagey old bird has kidnapped his former business partner and taken refuge in a farmhouse (previously used as a hideaway)! The Vulture thinks he's given Spidey the slip! But instead, he's given the web-slinger a chance to clip his aged wings! It's another titanic tussle between the Vulture and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Origin of the Vulture. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Note: The Vulture returns in Web of Spider-Man 3.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "Fusion!" Plot by Jim Shooter and Mark Gruenwald. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (layouts), Al Milgrom (finishes), and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. A freak atomic accident creates a new adversary for the Spectacular Spider-Man! Fusion...the twin terror! The little dynamo is wreaking havoc through New York City and charting a course for the Indian Point nuclear power plant across the Hudson! Now the wall-crawler did not study nuclear physics at Empire State University, but he does know that the key to stopping Fusion...is fission! Can your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man divide and conquer the glowing twin terror? First appearance of Lance Bannon. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Anna Watson. First 50¢ issue. (Note: This issue features John Romita Jr.'s first artwork on the Amazing Spider-Man (1st) series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. "The Commuter Cometh!" Script by Peter David. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. The Amazing Spider-Man leaves the big city and travels to the suburbs to catch a robber! But once the web-slinger arrives in Scarsdale, he discovers that suburban life is nothing like his daily life in New York City! Out in suburbia there aren't any tall buildings for web-swinging or rooftops to leap over! So, Spidey has to travel by foot and avoid the neighborhood watch patrol! Fortunately, the proportionate speed, strength, and agility of a spider play just as well in the 'burbs as they do in Manhattan! And the web-slinger eventually gets his man! Cameo appearances by the Human Torch and Matt Murdock. (Note: Spider-Man wears both of his costumes in this issue -- first the black one and then the traditional red and blue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

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Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY. CIVIL WAR TIE-IN! 'THE WAR AT HOME' With Civil War in full-throttle mode, Spider-Man follows his conscience...and fast becomes a lightning rod for controversy. Unmasked and vunerable, this is Spider-Man as you've NEVER seen him! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

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Direct Edition. "Faster than the Eye!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Walt Simonson. The new and improved Speed Demon is on the loose! And robbing various department stores left and right! But when the lightning-fast villain brags about hitting the Bloomingdale's next, your friendly neighborhood web-slinger decides to go shopping! After the Speed Demon cruises through the display counters and merchandise racks, he encounters a wall-crawling roadblock! Will the Speed Demon run through the express checkout? Or will Spider-Man cancel his order? A fun story! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Lance Bannon. Flashback cameos by the Grandmaster, Thor, Goliath, and Captain America. (Notes: The Speed Demon previously appeared in Avengers Annual 8 (as the Whizzer of the Squadron Sinister). He returns in Marvel Team-Up 121. Ed Hannigan provided the cover sketch.) 36 pages. 50 cent cover price. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. "Let Fly These Aged Wings!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. Adrian Toomes (aka the Vulture) is down on his luck as he shows up for his first physical therapy session at Bellevue hospital. Fortunately for Adrian though, Nathan Lubensky is in the exercise room to provide motivation for the aging super-villain to go on living! But talk about the law of unintended consequences! The rejuvenated Vulture decides to embark on a new criminal endeavor! And also move into Restwell Nursing Home with Nathan and Aunt May! However a few days later when Aunt May's nephew stops by for a visit...the feathers start flying! Spider-Man vs. the Vulture with an elderly audience looking on! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. First 60¢ issue. (Notes: This issue begins the classic Stern-Romita Jr. run on the Amazing Spider-Man title (thru issue 250). From this point forward, the continuity among the three Spider-Man titles tightens considerably. The Vulture returns in Amazing Spider-Man 240.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "All They Want To Do Is Kill You, Spider-Man" Part 1 of 3. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The forces of evil are gathering! And the plot begins with a prison break at Rykers Island! A mysterious villainess breaks the Wizard out of maximum security! Why? Because she wants deadly revenge against her hated enemy and Spider-Man too! The Wingless Wizard kicks off the attack by dispatching a spider robot to the World Trade Center to engage the web-slinger! After that doesn't work, he switches to plan B: set Peter Parker's apartment building on fire! Wow, this is getting very serious...and very personal! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Wizard previously appeared in Fantastic Four 218. This issue includes a full-page ad (with art by Frank Miller) for the Doctor Strange 2nd series. At one time Roger Stern and Frank Miller were going to team up on the title; however, another artist ended up penciling the series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. "All They Want To Do Is Kill You, Spider-Man" Part 1 of 3. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The forces of evil are gathering! And the plot begins with a prison break at Rykers Island! A mysterious villainess breaks the Wizard out of maximum security! Why? Because she wants deadly revenge against her hated enemy and Spider-Man too! The Wingless Wizard kicks off the attack by dispatching a spider robot to the World Trade Center to engage the web-slinger! After that doesn't work, he switches to plan B: set Peter Parker's apartment building on fire! Wow, this is getting very serious...and very personal! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Wizard previously appeared in Fantastic Four 218. This issue includes a full-page ad (with art by Frank Miller) for the Doctor Strange 2nd series. At one time Roger Stern and Frank Miller were going to team up on the title; however, another artist ended up penciling the series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. "Fools...Like Us!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. The man who does not suffer fools gladly...stalks Empire State University! And his first target is the Dean of Admissions! However a certain wall-crawling graduate student intercepts the Foolkiller at the Registrar's Office! After a brief struggle, the deranged vigilante escapes into the subway system! But the next afternoon he returns to campus to eliminate the foolish mailroom employees! In the nick of time though, the Spectacular Spider-Man swings into action; and the final duel with the Foolkiller is set! Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on Spidey! A top-notch story! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Debra Whitman. Flashback cameos by Hellcat and the Valkyrie to recap the Foolkiller's prior appearance in Defenders 74 & 75. (Notes: After appearing in Captain America 319, the Foolkiller returns in his self-titled Limited Series (1990). This issue includes a full-page ad for Dungeons & Dragons with art by Bill Willingham. The letters page previews the cover to next month's issue featuring the Black Cat. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 1.) 36 pages. 50 cent cover price. Cover price $0.60.

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Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY. Conclusion to "THE WAR AT HOME," an official tie-in to "Civil War." The Civil War shaking the Marvel Universe races to its climax -- with Spider-Man caught right in the middle. Where else would we expect to find him? 36 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

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Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils and Cover by RON GARNEY 'BACK IN BLACK ' PART 2 No one's paid the price for Civil War more than Peter Parker. Now, one of his worst fears has been realized. A tragedy from which he might never recover. And if that weren't enough - he's a fugitive, hunted, on the run. Black isn't just the color of his costume - it's a state of mind. Get on board here, True Believer, as we gear up for an event that will forever change the life of your favorite web-slinger. There IS no going back. 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Direct Edition. AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #513 Written by J. Michael Straczynski Pencils & Cover by Mike Deodato JR. "SINS PAST" PART 5 (OF 6) The worst defeat that Peter Parker ever endured? a moment frozen in the minds of Spider-Man fans everywhere? was supposed to be far in his past. But now, two villains? ripped, perhaps, directly from that very moment? have emerged, and they threaten to destroy everything that he holds dear! IF YOU EVER THOUGHT YOU WERE A SPIDER-MAN FAN, YOU CAN'T MISS THIS ISSUE! 40 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.25 UPC: 5960604716-51311 Cover price $2.25.

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Direct Edition. "Fools...Like Us!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. The man who does not suffer fools gladly...stalks Empire State University! And his first target is the Dean of Admissions! However a certain wall-crawling graduate student intercepts the Foolkiller at the Registrar's Office! After a brief struggle, the deranged vigilante escapes into the subway system! But the next afternoon he returns to campus to eliminate the foolish mailroom employees! In the nick of time though, the Spectacular Spider-Man swings into action; and the final duel with the Foolkiller is set! Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on Spidey! A top-notch story! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Debra Whitman. Flashback cameos by Hellcat and the Valkyrie to recap the Foolkiller's prior appearance in Defenders 74 & 75. (Notes: After appearing in Captain America 319, the Foolkiller returns in his self-titled Limited Series (1990). This issue includes a full-page ad for Dungeons & Dragons with art by Bill Willingham. The letters page previews the cover to next month's issue featuring the Black Cat. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 1.) 36 pages. 50 cent cover price. Cover price $0.60.

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"...And Where the Big Wheel Stops, Nobody Knows!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Ross Andru and Ernie Chan. The Rocket Racer's extortion plan falls apart when the man he's blackmailing turns to the Terrible Tinkerer for help! And thanks to the old man's tinkering...the Big Wheel (aka Jackson Wheele) is born! The next day when the Big Wheel locates the Rocket Racer and the web-slinger (already fighting one another), the three-way battle begins! After the not-so-titanic tussle is over, Mary Jane finds Peter and gives him her answer. Perhaps someday she will change her mind. Cameo appearances by the Tinkerer, Toy, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: Mary Jane further explains why she turned down Peter's marriage proposal in Spectacular Spider-Man 21. Peter's second proposal takes place in Amazing Spider-Man 290. The Rocket Racer returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 104.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Direct Edition. "The Spider and Sea-Scourge!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. As a favor to Debra Whitman, the web-slinger accompanies her uncle's cargo ship on a perilous Atlantic Ocean voyage! Why is the trip dangerous? Because of past hostilities between the shipping company and the Avenging Son! Wait a minute, does the wall-crawler know this? So much for good intentions, it's time to get ready for a battle on the high seas! The Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Sub-Mariner! (Notes: The wall-crawler and Prince Namor previously clashed in Marvel Team-Up 14 and Sub-Mariner (1st series) 69. The credits for this issue are not listed inside.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. "By Myself Betrayed!" First appearance of the Rose. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Bill Anderson. Cover by Rick Leonardi. It's the debut of a new underworld super-villain...the Rose! And as the web-slinger finds out...this rose has plenty of nasty thorns! The star quarterback of New York's football team is on the take! And when the Rose orders him to throw his upcoming playoff game, the QB fights back! But the Rose's thugs are coming on an all-out blitz! And without the wall-crawler's help, the quarterback will get sacked...permanently! Meanwhile, Peter tells his aunt that he has dropped out of graduate school. It does not go well...to say the least! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Aunt May. (Notes: The Rose becomes a major adversary for Spider-Man over the next three years. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 267.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "By My Powers Shall I Be Vanquished!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. In a diabolical twist of fate, the Wizard transfers Spider-Man's spider-sense into the mind of the Sub-Mariner! The web-slinger's sudden loss and Prince Namor's sudden gain make them easy prey for the Frightful Four! After taking a beating, the two heroes go their separate ways to lick their wounds! Hours later they rendezvous at the Baxter Building to reverse the Wizard's experiment! And then it's time for payback! The Spectacular Spider-Man and the Avenging Son vs. the Frightful Four! Imperious Rex! A terrific three-part story! Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl, Mr. Fantastic, and the Thing. (Notes: This O'Neil-Romita Jr.-Mooney collaboration is the signature Spider-Man & Sub-Mariner team-up of the bronze age. This issue includes a 3/4 page ad (by Frank Miller) for the Doctor Strange 2nd series; however, another artist ended up penciling the title. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 609,059; average paid circulation: 296,712. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. "By Myself Betrayed!" First appearance of the Rose. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Bill Anderson. Cover by Rick Leonardi. It's the debut of a new underworld super-villain...the Rose! And as the web-slinger finds out...this rose has plenty of nasty thorns! The star quarterback of New York's football team is on the take! And when the Rose orders him to throw his upcoming playoff game, the QB fights back! But the Rose's thugs are coming on an all-out blitz! And without the wall-crawler's help, the quarterback will get sacked...permanently! Meanwhile, Peter tells his aunt that he has dropped out of graduate school. It does not go well...to say the least! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Aunt May. (Notes: The Rose becomes a major adversary for Spider-Man over the next three years. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 267.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "Mesmero's Revenge!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Michael Netzer and Al Milgrom. Peter Parker and Debra Whitman attend a Broadway show! But instead of enjoying Mesmero's performance, the dating duo is turned off by his crude humor and rude treatment of guests! And apparently the entertainment critics at the Daily Globe and Daily Bugle agree! After Mesmero reads the terrible reviews of his show, the X-Men's old foe decides to get revenge on his naysayers! And use the web-slinger as part of his plan! Will the machinations of Mesmero succeed? Or can the wall-crawler cancel his act? Last 40¢ issue. (Notes: Mesmero previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 111 & 112. Denny O'Neil begins his 1-year run as the writer for the Amazing Spider-Man title.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

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Direct Edition. "Mesmero's Revenge!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Michael Netzer and Al Milgrom. Peter Parker and Debra Whitman attend a Broadway show! But instead of enjoying Mesmero's performance, the dating duo is turned off by his crude humor and rude treatment of guests! And apparently the entertainment critics at the Daily Globe and Daily Bugle agree! After Mesmero reads the terrible reviews of his show, the X-Men's old foe decides to get revenge on his naysayers! And use the web-slinger as part of his plan! Will the machinations of Mesmero succeed? Or can the wall-crawler cancel his act? Last 40¢ issue. (Notes: Mesmero previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 111 & 112. Denny O'Neil begins his 1-year run as the writer for the Amazing Spider-Man title.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

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Direct Edition. "By My Powers Shall I Be Vanquished!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. In a diabolical twist of fate, the Wizard transfers Spider-Man's spider-sense into the mind of the Sub-Mariner! The web-slinger's sudden loss and Prince Namor's sudden gain make them easy prey for the Frightful Four! After taking a beating, the two heroes go their separate ways to lick their wounds! Hours later they rendezvous at the Baxter Building to reverse the Wizard's experiment! And then it's time for payback! The Spectacular Spider-Man and the Avenging Son vs. the Frightful Four! Imperious Rex! A terrific three-part story! Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl, Mr. Fantastic, and the Thing. (Notes: This O'Neil-Romita Jr.-Mooney collaboration is the signature Spider-Man & Sub-Mariner team-up of the bronze age. This issue includes a 3/4 page ad (by Frank Miller) for the Doctor Strange 2nd series; however, another artist ended up penciling the title. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 609,059; average paid circulation: 296,712. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

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"Peter Parker--Criminal!" Guest-starring Matt Murdock (aka Daredevil). Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Frank Miller. Peter Parker infiltrates Ryker's Island prison to investigate why so many super-criminals have escaped recently! However once Aunt May's nephew slips inside, the Grey Gargoyle and Jonas Harrow turn the tables on the daring photographer! And suddenly Spider-Man's alter ego ends up behind bars! What a revolting development! But thanks to a superb legal defense by the Man Without Fear, the web-slinger gets a chance to clear his name! Can the wall-crawler unearth the evidence to exonerate Peter Parker? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Aunt May. (Notes: This cover is among a trio of Marvel covers in the early 1980's that featured super-heroes behind bars. See Avengers 224 and Captain America 260 also.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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"Peter Parker--Criminal!" Guest-starring Matt Murdock (aka Daredevil). Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Frank Miller. Peter Parker infiltrates Ryker's Island prison to investigate why so many super-criminals have escaped recently! However once Aunt May's nephew slips inside, the Grey Gargoyle and Jonas Harrow turn the tables on the daring photographer! And suddenly Spider-Man's alter ego ends up behind bars! What a revolting development! But thanks to a superb legal defense by the Man Without Fear, the web-slinger gets a chance to clear his name! Can the wall-crawler unearth the evidence to exonerate Peter Parker? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Aunt May. (Notes: This cover is among a trio of Marvel covers in the early 1980's that featured super-heroes behind bars. See Avengers 224 and Captain America 260 also.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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

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Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY. CIVIL WAR TIE-IN! 'THE WAR AT HOME' With Civil War in full-throttle mode, Spider-Man follows his conscience...and fast becomes a lightning rod for controversy. Unmasked and vunerable, this is Spider-Man as you've NEVER seen him! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

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Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY. Conclusion to "THE WAR AT HOME," an official tie-in to "Civil War." The Civil War shaking the Marvel Universe races to its climax -- with Spider-Man caught right in the middle. Where else would we expect to find him? 36 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

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Newsstand Edition. "Wings of Vengeance!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. The vindictive Vulture comes out of retirement to settle an old score! The elderly bird leaves his cushy Arizona nest and flies back to New York City! But returning to the Big Apple could bring the Vulture into conflict with his long-time wall-crawling foe! However the old super-villain doesn't care! He just wants revenge against his former business partner! Can the Vulture swoop into town and avoid a showdown with the web-slinger? Probably not! Cameo appearance by Aunt May. Flashback cameos by the Black Cat, Doctor Octopus, Gladiator, Hobgoblin, and the Owl. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 513,585; average paid circulation: 240,683.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. Round Robin: The Sidekick's Revenge begins in "When Midnight Strikes!" Part 1 of 6. Guest-starring Darkhawk and the Punisher. Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. The Secret Empire has transformed Midnight (aka Jeff Wilde) into a cyborg! And designated Moon Knight's former sidekick as the empire's first super agent! But the empire wants an army of super agents! So, the subversive organization sends Midnight to bust Dr. Eliot Franklin (aka Thunderball) out of the local jail! However, Darkhawk and the wall-crawler are in the vicinity and put the new and improved Midnight thru his paces! Meanwhile, across town the Punisher hunts the Secret Empire! And that's bad news for the empire...really bad! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Aunt May. Flashback cameos by Spider-Man, Moon Knight, and the Punisher to recap their battle vs. the Secret Empire in Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) issues 19-21. (Notes: Darkhawk and the web-slinger previously teamed up in Darkhawk (1991) 2 & 3. The Amazing Spider-Man title was published bi-monthly for the next 5 issues.) 340 pages, $1.00 cover price. NOTE: May or may not include 'Fleer' insert. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "Wings of Vengeance!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. The vindictive Vulture comes out of retirement to settle an old score! The elderly bird leaves his cushy Arizona nest and flies back to New York City! But returning to the Big Apple could bring the Vulture into conflict with his long-time wall-crawling foe! However the old super-villain doesn't care! He just wants revenge against his former business partner! Can the Vulture swoop into town and avoid a showdown with the web-slinger? Probably not! Cameo appearance by Aunt May. Flashback cameos by the Black Cat, Doctor Octopus, Gladiator, Hobgoblin, and the Owl. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 513,585; average paid circulation: 240,683.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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

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Newsstand Edition. "Death Knell!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger, Tarantula, and Will-O'-the-Wisp battle from cover to cover across Manhattan...for the life of the Brand Corp's executive director! The four men involved will share a soul-changing experience, but only three will live to talk about it. A gruesome ending for all. Final appearance of the (first) Tarantula. Cameo appearance by Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Will-O'-the-Wisp appears next in Web of Spider-Man 50. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Evan Dorkin. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 6.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. Round Robin: The Sidekick's Revenge begins in "When Midnight Strikes!" Part 1 of 6. Guest-starring Darkhawk and the Punisher. Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. The Secret Empire has transformed Midnight (aka Jeff Wilde) into a cyborg! And designated Moon Knight's former sidekick as the empire's first super agent! But the empire wants an army of super agents! So, the subversive organization sends Midnight to bust Dr. Eliot Franklin (aka Thunderball) out of the local jail! However, Darkhawk and the wall-crawler are in the vicinity and put the new and improved Midnight thru his paces! Meanwhile, across town the Punisher hunts the Secret Empire! And that's bad news for the empire...really bad! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Aunt May. Flashback cameos by Spider-Man, Moon Knight, and the Punisher to recap their battle vs. the Secret Empire in Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) issues 19-21. (Notes: Darkhawk and the web-slinger previously teamed up in Darkhawk (1991) 2 & 3. The Amazing Spider-Man title was published bi-monthly for the next 5 issues.) 340 pages, $1.00 cover price. NOTE: May or may not include 'Fleer' insert. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "Death Knell!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger, Tarantula, and Will-O'-the-Wisp battle from cover to cover across Manhattan...for the life of the Brand Corp's executive director! The four men involved will share a soul-changing experience, but only three will live to talk about it. A gruesome ending for all. Final appearance of the (first) Tarantula. Cameo appearance by Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Will-O'-the-Wisp appears next in Web of Spider-Man 50. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Evan Dorkin. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 6.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "Fusion!" Plot by Jim Shooter and Mark Gruenwald. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (layouts), Al Milgrom (finishes), and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. A freak atomic accident creates a new adversary for the Spectacular Spider-Man! Fusion...the twin terror! The little dynamo is wreaking havoc through New York City and charting a course for the Indian Point nuclear power plant across the Hudson! Now the wall-crawler did not study nuclear physics at Empire State University, but he does know that the key to stopping Fusion...is fission! Can your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man divide and conquer the glowing twin terror? First appearance of Lance Bannon. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Anna Watson. First 50¢ issue. (Note: This issue features John Romita Jr.'s first artwork on the Amazing Spider-Man (1st) series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. "The Spider and Sea-Scourge!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. As a favor to Debra Whitman, the web-slinger accompanies her uncle's cargo ship on a perilous Atlantic Ocean voyage! Why is the trip dangerous? Because of past hostilities between the shipping company and the Avenging Son! Wait a minute, does the wall-crawler know this? So much for good intentions, it's time to get ready for a battle on the high seas! The Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Sub-Mariner! (Notes: The wall-crawler and Prince Namor previously clashed in Marvel Team-Up 14 and Sub-Mariner (1st series) 69. The credits for this issue are not listed inside.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.