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Howard Mackie/John Byrne/Dan Green. Guest-starring the new Spider-Woman! In the aftermath of last month's shock ending (see, we told you it was big!) Mattie Franklin seeks out her friend Peter Parker. But little does our young hero know that she's being pursued by Julia Carpenter, the former Spider-Woman, and the daughter of Madame Web! And when these three ladies clash, the outcome is nothing that you can predict! The action continues next month in SPIDER-WOMAN #9! Cover by John Byrne 36 pgs. Cover price $1.99.

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Newsstand Edition. "Red 9 and Red Tape!" Script by Craig Anderson. Art by Paty Cockrum. Cover by William Johnson and Joe Rubinstein. It's an off-beat tale as the Amazing Spider-Man takes on a double menace! A crazy football player from Baytown, Texas; and the New York state healthcare system! Unbelievable! Where are Doc Ock and the Hobgoblin when you really need them? The two storylines intertwine after Red 9 and the web-slinger crash through a hospital window! As Spider-Man attempts to clean up the broken glass, he learns that the grumpy old man in the room is about to be discharged...because the state thinks he's dead! In good conscious the wall-crawler can't let that happen! If Spidey can blitz the bureaucrats and avoid Red 9's tackles, he might just create a happy ending for all! (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 461,591; average paid circulation: 281,064.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. First appearance of the new (female) Doctor Octopus. Scarlet Spider guest stars in the Greatest Responsibility part 1, "Crossroads," script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Angel Medina, inks by Larry Mahlstedt and Randy Emberlin; Ben goes into cyberspace to help Seward track the thief that stole his files when he was a prisoner only to encounter anti-viral programs that overload Seward's virtual reality system; Using the stolen files, Dr. Octopus discovers that Seward developed a stable interface between the real world and virtual reality; Meanwhile, Peter and MJ visit Seward to check for any more "time bombs" in Peter's head; Later, Ock agents Johnson and Steele test her VR Wave, bringing a virtual reality Jurassic Age to Fifth Avenue before the device cuts out. The story continues in Spider-Man 63. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Direct Edition. "Shrike Force!" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Todd McFarlane and Terry Fitzgerald (assists). Cover by Todd McFarlane. Peter Parker finally returns to college! And just like old times...there's always mischief afoot at Empire State University! The Terrible Tinkerer blackmails one of ESU's graduate professors into procuring special equipment for one of his criminal clients! Killer Shrike! When the shrike stops by the science lab to take delivery...class is dismissed! And the web-slinger and Killer Shrike throw down for the sake of higher education! Appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Dr. Evan Swann. (Notes: Spider-Man previously clashed with Killer Shrike in Spectacular Spider-Man 102. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Inferno storyline that will run through many Marvel titles in the next 3 months.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. First appearance of the new (female) Doctor Octopus. Scarlet Spider guest stars in the Greatest Responsibility part 1, "Crossroads," script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Angel Medina, inks by Larry Mahlstedt and Randy Emberlin; Ben goes into cyberspace to help Seward track the thief that stole his files when he was a prisoner only to encounter anti-viral programs that overload Seward's virtual reality system; Using the stolen files, Dr. Octopus discovers that Seward developed a stable interface between the real world and virtual reality; Meanwhile, Peter and MJ visit Seward to check for any more "time bombs" in Peter's head; Later, Ock agents Johnson and Steele test her VR Wave, bringing a virtual reality Jurassic Age to Fifth Avenue before the device cuts out. The story continues in Spider-Man 63. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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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 MARC GUGGENHEIM Pencils & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA Jackpot! Spidey vs. the Police! Menace! Triumphs, twists, turns and tragedy pack these two issues by Marc Guggenheim and Salvador Larrocca. And would you believe...Spider-Man sued? (Hey, that's what we get for having a former lawyer write these things...) 36 pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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Direct Edition. "Shrike Force!" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Todd McFarlane and Terry Fitzgerald (assists). Cover by Todd McFarlane. Peter Parker finally returns to college! And just like old times...there's always mischief afoot at Empire State University! The Terrible Tinkerer blackmails one of ESU's graduate professors into procuring special equipment for one of his criminal clients! Killer Shrike! When the shrike stops by the science lab to take delivery...class is dismissed! And the web-slinger and Killer Shrike throw down for the sake of higher education! Appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Dr. Evan Swann. (Notes: Spider-Man previously clashed with Killer Shrike in Spectacular Spider-Man 102. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Inferno storyline that will run through many Marvel titles in the next 3 months.) 36 pages. 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. "Growing Pains!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Al Milgrom. At the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers; the Amazing Spider-Man faces a double crisis! Alistar Smythe's spider-slayer roams the streets of Pittsburgh, while Mary Jane's crooked father attempts to steal a famous manuscript! First the wall-crawler and MJ have to smash the spider-slayer! And then turn the tables on the corrupt Philip Watson! If Peter and Mary Jane can score a double victory, they might just live happily ever after...together! Story continues in the landmark Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21. (Notes: In the final panel, Mary Jane accepts Peter's marriage proposal. Alistair Smythe returns in Amazing Spider-Man 368. The back cover features a full-page ad and cover preview of Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 by John Romita Sr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Newsstand Edition. "On Razored Wings" Invasion of the Spider-Slayers Part 1 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Peter and Mary Jane take Peter's parents (and Aunt May) on a tour of Manhattan! The Parkers haven't seen the big city in more than 20 years! And thanks to the sudden appearance of a spider-slayer robot, Richard and Mary's visit includes a dazzling display from the wondrous wall-crawler! How awesome! Spider-Man makes short work of the spider-slayer, but where did it come from and who sent it? Cameo appearances by Alistair Smythe, J. Jonah Jameson, Ben Urich, and Felicia Hardy. Backup story: "Cashing In" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art for Aaron Lopresti. Peter and JJJ come to blows when Jonah wants to run an exclusive story about Peter's parents. Appearance by Joe Robertson. (Notes: Alistair Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 292. The Amazing Spider-Man title was published bi-monthly for the next 5 issues. This six-part story was reprinted in 1995 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- Invasion of the Spider-Slayers.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Newsstand Edition. "Righteous Sand" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. In Avengers 329 both the Sandman and Spider-Man became reserve members of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! And while the web-slinger isn't overly concerned about gaining the acceptance of his new teammates; the Sandman sure is! So when William Baker (aka Flint Marko) gets a tip about a train hijacking at the Brooklyn railyards; he quickly calls the Avengers! And as expected Cap, Thor, and company (along with the web-slinger) make short work of the heavily-armed saboteurs! But for the Sandman the victory is bittersweet. His days with the Avengers may be over. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ben Urich, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Black Fox. Avengers Lineup: Black Widow, Captain America, Quasar, Sersi, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Vision. 40 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Styx and Stone!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The Amazing Spider-Man continues to comb the city for his dear wife Mary Jane! And word of the web-slinger's frantic search reaches Jonathan Caesar! As a result the demented businessman hires two creepy assassins to exterminate the wall-crawler! When Styx and Stone ambush the amazing one in Central Park, it looks indeed like Spidey's bones will be broken! But help from an unlikely redhead may save the day! First appearance of Styx and Stone. Cameo appearances by Glory Grant, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Sergeant Tork. (Note: Styx and Stone return in Amazing Spider-Man 332.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. Caught in the Act..." 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. All roads lead to Maxie's Bar for a pow-wow with the notorious underworld informant Nose Norton! Four people wanting to shake down the Nose gather outside this shady west side dive: Ned Leeds, Marla Madison, Spider-Man, and the Cobra! And as expected a major fracas breaks out! But Spidey isn't overly concerned because he's beaten the Cobra before (and most recently in Spectacular Spider-Man 46). However unbeknownst to the amazing one, someone else is also on the way to Maxie's Bar! Someone the web-slinger has never met. Unfortunately, it's not Doctor Jekyll...its Mister Hyde! Wow! Things are about to get real next issue! Appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Betty Brant Leeds. Cameo by Mister Hyde. Flashback cameo by Captain America. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 4.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by JOHN ROMITA Jr. & JOHN ROMITA Sr.! Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL Two generations of the greatest Spider-Man artists of all time mark a milestone! It's Peter Parker's birthday ... but how do you throw a surprise party for someone with a Spider- sense? Someone figures out how and Spidey spends his special day looking back at his career and EVERY villain he's faced over those years ... against his will! A special story for Spidey fans new & old! Spider-Man battles an inter-dimensional threat with help from a raft of guest stars including the FF, Thor, Iron Man, Cyclops, and Dr. Strange. Classic Spider-Man villains including Doc Ock and the Green Goblin also make their appearance! 52 pgs. Cover price $3.50.

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Newsstand Edition. "Life Stings!" Invasion of the Spider-Slayers Part 3 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. It's déjà vu for the Amazing Spider-Man! Outside the Tinkerer's warehouse, the web-slinger battles another one of his long-time adversaries: the Scorpion! But just like last issue, yet another robot attacks during the fight! And this one is an amoeboid! However, unlike last time, the wall-crawler has a partner: the Black Cat! Felicia wants back in the superhero game! And the Scorpion is more than willing to oblige! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Richard Parker, Mary Parker, and the Tinkerer. Backup story: "The Web" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Aaron Lopresti. Aunt May stops by the grave of her late husband and confesses her misgivings about the mysterious return of her brother-in-law and his wife. (Note: This issue includes seven pages of advertisements for the Dragon Quest game.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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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. "Styx and Stone!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The Amazing Spider-Man continues to comb the city for his dear wife Mary Jane! And word of the web-slinger's frantic search reaches Jonathan Caesar! As a result the demented businessman hires two creepy assassins to exterminate the wall-crawler! When Styx and Stone ambush the amazing one in Central Park, it looks indeed like Spidey's bones will be broken! But help from an unlikely redhead may save the day! First appearance of Styx and Stone. Cameo appearances by Glory Grant, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Sergeant Tork. (Note: Styx and Stone return in Amazing Spider-Man 332.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. Caught in the Act..." 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. All roads lead to Maxie's Bar for a pow-wow with the notorious underworld informant Nose Norton! Four people wanting to shake down the Nose gather outside this shady west side dive: Ned Leeds, Marla Madison, Spider-Man, and the Cobra! And as expected a major fracas breaks out! But Spidey isn't overly concerned because he's beaten the Cobra before (and most recently in Spectacular Spider-Man 46). However unbeknownst to the amazing one, someone else is also on the way to Maxie's Bar! Someone the web-slinger has never met. Unfortunately, it's not Doctor Jekyll...its Mister Hyde! Wow! Things are about to get real next issue! Appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Betty Brant Leeds. Cameo by Mister Hyde. Flashback cameo by Captain America. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 4.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by John Byrne. "Betrayals," script by Howard Mackie, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Scott Hanna; Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four are in the middle of a fight with half of the Frightful Four, The Sandman and The Trapster; Spider-Man decides to go back to the beginning of the story where he has visited the Fantastic Four to find out whether he is a clone or the real Spider-Man; There the Thing tells Spidey that they have constant camera surveillance on the Sandman when the story switches to the Sandman and Senator Ward sneaking around in a dark Hotel Lobby; Thanks to a phonecall to Mary Jane, Spidey travels to the same hotel to comfort Jill Stacy who is afraid of the dark when he spots the Trapster; Meanwhile the Trapster has been paid to make an assassination attempt on Senator Ward with the help of the Sandman, and soon Spidey arrives with the Fantastic Four not far behind; Spidey and the Fantastic Four fight the Trapster. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover by Frank Cho. "Unnatural Enemies," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Taking inventory of his crummy life, Peter tries to get some sleep; He only succeeds when Dr. Strange induces sleep in order to talk to Spider-Man in his dreams; He warns Spidey that he made himself noticeable to mystical predators by leaving the path in the astral plane when he tackled Shade, then refers him to page 73 of his etymology book; Peter wakes and checks the book, finding an entry on the spider-wasp; Several days later, a spider-wasp-like creature calling herself Shathra attacks Spidey; She wants to toy with him before killing him but Spidey manages to get away, ducking into a subway station and maneuvering Shathra into being hit by a train; Before she is struck, she utters the name "Parker" and Spidey realizes she knows his secret; Later, playing a new game, Shathra takes human form, goes to the Daily Bugle, and tells them she and Spider-Man were lovers. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by Frank Cho. "Unnatural Enemies," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Taking inventory of his crummy life, Peter tries to get some sleep; He only succeeds when Dr. Strange induces sleep in order to talk to Spider-Man in his dreams; He warns Spidey that he made himself noticeable to mystical predators by leaving the path in the astral plane when he tackled Shade, then refers him to page 73 of his etymology book; Peter wakes and checks the book, finding an entry on the spider-wasp; Several days later, a spider-wasp-like creature calling herself Shathra attacks Spidey; She wants to toy with him before killing him but Spidey manages to get away, ducking into a subway station and maneuvering Shathra into being hit by a train; Before she is struck, she utters the name "Parker" and Spidey realizes she knows his secret; Later, playing a new game, Shathra takes human form, goes to the Daily Bugle, and tells them she and Spider-Man were lovers. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by Erik LarsenHoward Mackie/Erik Larsen/John Beatty? THE SCOOP: The 100-Page Monster strikes again!? THE STORY: It's an all-action extravaganza as Aleistar Smythe returns?and so do his sinister Spider Slayers! The father's machines almost killed Spider-Man on numerous occasions?will the son's 21st Century versions finish the job? J. Jonah Jameson sure hopes so?because he hired him! Also, did Jonah peek under the web-slinger's mask back in PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #10? The answer is revealed here! Will this be Triple J's greatest triumph?or his most costly embarrassment? Plus: this Monster Edition continues the Spider Slayer theme by reprinting some of the web-head's most wild battles with those rowdy robots, including AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #25, #58 and #192! THE FORMAT: It's the package that has them all buzzing... 100 whopping pages of wall-crawling action and killer contraption craziness for a low, low price! Cover price $2.99.

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Newsstand Edition. "Dark Journey!" Part 2 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. In disappointing fashion, Mary Jane says "no" to Peter's proposal! Mainly because she has to leave immediately for Pittsburgh after receiving troubling news about her sister! A dejected Peter wonders what to do next, but that question is quickly answered when the spider-slayer attacks! The web-slinger fights off the new and improved slayer and makes plans to follow Mary Jane to the Steel City! Will the amazing one arrive in time to help the woman he loves? Cameo appearance by Gayle Watson Byrnes. (Note: Alistair Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 19.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Newsstand Edition. "Confrontations!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Kevin Dzuban (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin. Many things weigh heavily on the mind of Peter Parker! His graduate studies, his personal finances, and the critical condition of the Black Cat! One day at a time Aunt May's nephew will try to solve his problems! Meanwhile in a prison cell in upstate New York, many things weigh heavily on the mind of the Mad Thinker! Specifically...what exactly is the web-slinger's "spider-sense" and how does it work? Per his typical modus operandi, the thinker sends an awesome android to investigate! And in precisely three hours, the awesome android makes contact with the Spectacular Spider-Man! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameos by the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and the original X-Men to recap the Mad Thinker's battles against them. (Note: Elements of the plot from Marvel Team-Up 129 continue in this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Of Wagers and Wars" The Return of Kaine Part 3 of 4. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Cover by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. Story continues from Sensational Spider-Man 2. Kaine and Muse are laying low trying to stay out of "The Great Game!" But despite their best efforts, the Rhino finds them and quickly attacks! While Kaine throws down with the rampaging Rhino, two more contestants enter the fray: Joystick and Polestar! And a few minutes later, the Spectacular Spider-Man (aka Ben Reilly) jumps into the mêlée! Will the web-slinger play the role of referee in the Great Game? Or will he be too busy trying to stay alive? Story concludes in Spider-Man 66. Cameo appearances by James Johnsmeyer, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Ken Ellis, and Ben Urich. 36 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Direct Edition. "Night of the Ape!" Plot by Denny O'Neil. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. A quiet night on the Empire State University campus is interrupted by the sudden appearance of the Red Ghost and the Super Apes! Why is the Soviet super-villain visiting the library? Apparently to acquire a special treatise on cosmic radiation! However the web-slinger and his friend, Roger Hochberg, temporarily stop the ghost's quest for knowledge! But the next day the ghost and his gorillas return to the campus to grab Roger! And once again Spider-Man is there! Is the wall-crawler ready for round two in a barrel of monkeys? Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. Last 50¢ issue. (Note: The Red Ghost previously appeared in Fantastic Four 197 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 255.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. "Night of the Ape!" Plot by Denny O'Neil. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. A quiet night on the Empire State University campus is interrupted by the sudden appearance of the Red Ghost and the Super Apes! Why is the Soviet super-villain visiting the library? Apparently to acquire a special treatise on cosmic radiation! However the web-slinger and his friend, Roger Hochberg, temporarily stop the ghost's quest for knowledge! But the next day the ghost and his gorillas return to the campus to grab Roger! And once again Spider-Man is there! Is the wall-crawler ready for round two in a barrel of monkeys? Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. Last 50¢ issue. (Note: The Red Ghost previously appeared in Fantastic Four 197 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 255.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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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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Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Pencils & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA Jackpot! Spidey vs. the Police! Menace! Triumphs, twists, turns and tragedy pack these two issues by Marc Guggenheim and Salvador Larrocca. And would you believe...Spider-Man sued? (Hey, that's what we get for having a former lawyer write these things...) 36 pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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Newsstand Edition. "Jump for My Love or Spring is in the Air" Script by Peter David. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Finishes by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Denys Cowan and Joe Rubinstein. The web-slinger catches a suicidal jumper in mid-leap! And to his surprise discovers that the jumper is none other than the Toad...of Brotherhood of Evil Mutants fame! The Toad is down of his luck, but suddenly thinks a partnership with Spider-Man would turn his life around! However the Toad's plan draws the ire of the Frog-Man and the Spider-Kid! They want to be the wall-crawler's partner too! What a group of misfits! Can Spider-Man gracefully bow out of this mess? Cameo appearance by the Black Cat. 36 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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First Printing. Newsstand Edition. "The Power Chase" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen. The War on Drugs comes to the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man! As the web-slinger and the Punisher team up to track down a massive cocaine shipment coming into the Big Apple! On the Brooklyn docks, the wall-crawler and the gun-toting vigilante find what they're looking for in droves! The duo is not surprised that the coke is heavily guarded; however, they're shocked it's protected by the U.S. military! Are the feds dealing? Or perhaps better stated...double-dealing? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Microchip, and Eddie Brock (aka Venom). Flashback cameos by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson and the Black Cat. (Notes: There exists a JCPenney reprint of this issue (published in 1993) which can be identified by the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" in the UPC box on the front cover.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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First Printing. Newsstand Edition. "The Power Chase" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen. The War on Drugs comes to the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man! As the web-slinger and the Punisher team up to track down a massive cocaine shipment coming into the Big Apple! On the Brooklyn docks, the wall-crawler and the gun-toting vigilante find what they're looking for in droves! The duo is not surprised that the coke is heavily guarded; however, they're shocked it's protected by the U.S. military! Are the feds dealing? Or perhaps better stated...double-dealing? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Microchip, and Eddie Brock (aka Venom). Flashback cameos by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson and the Black Cat. (Notes: There exists a JCPenney reprint of this issue (published in 1993) which can be identified by the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" in the UPC box on the front cover.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Options!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Beatty. Finally! Mary Jane Watson is back! And what timing as the dazzling redhead walks in on her dear friend Peter...and Lance Bannon's girlfriend! Whoops! Spider-Man's alter-ego would rather fight super-villains than deal with love triangles! Once Lance himself shows up the tension eases, and Mary Jane tells Peter she's back in town. So now what? Ms. Watson, the Black Cat, grad school, the Daily Bugle...difficult decisions lie ahead for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors, Dr. Morris Sloan, Roger Hochberg, Ben Urich, and the Black Cat. (Note: Mary Jane returns to the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man after nearly a 4-year absence.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "Options!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Beatty. Finally! Mary Jane Watson is back! And what timing as the dazzling redhead walks in on her dear friend Peter...and Lance Bannon's girlfriend! Whoops! Spider-Man's alter-ego would rather fight super-villains than deal with love triangles! Once Lance himself shows up the tension eases, and Mary Jane tells Peter she's back in town. So now what? Ms. Watson, the Black Cat, grad school, the Daily Bugle...difficult decisions lie ahead for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors, Dr. Morris Sloan, Roger Hochberg, Ben Urich, and the Black Cat. (Note: Mary Jane returns to the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man after nearly a 4-year absence.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "On Razored Wings" Invasion of the Spider-Slayers Part 1 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Peter and Mary Jane take Peter's parents (and Aunt May) on a tour of Manhattan! The Parkers haven't seen the big city in more than 20 years! And thanks to the sudden appearance of a spider-slayer robot, Richard and Mary's visit includes a dazzling display from the wondrous wall-crawler! How awesome! Spider-Man makes short work of the spider-slayer, but where did it come from and who sent it? Cameo appearances by Alistair Smythe, J. Jonah Jameson, Ben Urich, and Felicia Hardy. Backup story: "Cashing In" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art for Aaron Lopresti. Peter and JJJ come to blows when Jonah wants to run an exclusive story about Peter's parents. Appearance by Joe Robertson. (Notes: Alistair Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 292. The Amazing Spider-Man title was published bi-monthly for the next 5 issues. This six-part story was reprinted in 1995 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- Invasion of the Spider-Slayers.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Newsstand Edition. "Jump for My Love or Spring is in the Air" Script by Peter David. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Finishes by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Denys Cowan and Joe Rubinstein. The web-slinger catches a suicidal jumper in mid-leap! And to his surprise discovers that the jumper is none other than the Toad...of Brotherhood of Evil Mutants fame! The Toad is down of his luck, but suddenly thinks a partnership with Spider-Man would turn his life around! However the Toad's plan draws the ire of the Frog-Man and the Spider-Kid! They want to be the wall-crawler's partner too! What a group of misfits! Can Spider-Man gracefully bow out of this mess? Cameo appearance by the Black Cat. 36 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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Newsstand Edition. "Growing Pains!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Al Milgrom. At the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers; the Amazing Spider-Man faces a double crisis! Alistar Smythe's spider-slayer roams the streets of Pittsburgh, while Mary Jane's crooked father attempts to steal a famous manuscript! First the wall-crawler and MJ have to smash the spider-slayer! And then turn the tables on the corrupt Philip Watson! If Peter and Mary Jane can score a double victory, they might just live happily ever after...together! Story continues in the landmark Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21. (Notes: In the final panel, Mary Jane accepts Peter's marriage proposal. Alistair Smythe returns in Amazing Spider-Man 368. The back cover features a full-page ad and cover preview of Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 by John Romita Sr.) 36 pages. 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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Newsstand Edition. "Man of Steal!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. The Black Fox is on the prowl again! And on this occasion the renowned jewel thief has his eye on the Trask diamond! Coincidentally, the Daily Bugle sends its ace photographer to cover the diamond's unveiling at the Trask Center! So when the wily fox makes his move, the web-slinger swings into action! It looks like Spider-Man is going to stop the fox dead in his tracks and recover the diamond! But someone else wants the diamond too! A certain Eastern European monarch known for clashing with the Fantastic Four! Wow, is the wall-crawler going to challenge Doctor Doom? Caution is advised! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. 36 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "The Jonah Trade" Powerless Part 2 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Al Gordon. Last issue the powerless web-slinger got by with a little help from his friends! But that was against the Tarantula! Next up: the Scorpion! Yikes! Similar to the Tarantula's modus operandi, the pointy-tailed villain takes a hostage (in this instance J. Jonah Jameson) and demands a swap for the wondrous wall-crawler! And again, like last issue, the powerless Spider-Man makes a call for assistance...to the Black Cat! Will Felicia rush to the aid of her former boyfriend one more time? And what does Mary Jane think about all this? It doesn't matter now, because the Scorpion can't wait! First appearance of Dr. Elias Wirtham (aka Cardiac). Cameo appearances by Aunt May and the Chameleon. 40 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "Man of Steal!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. The Black Fox is on the prowl again! And on this occasion the renowned jewel thief has his eye on the Trask diamond! Coincidentally, the Daily Bugle sends its ace photographer to cover the diamond's unveiling at the Trask Center! So when the wily fox makes his move, the web-slinger swings into action! It looks like Spider-Man is going to stop the fox dead in his tracks and recover the diamond! But someone else wants the diamond too! A certain Eastern European monarch known for clashing with the Fantastic Four! Wow, is the wall-crawler going to challenge Doctor Doom? Caution is advised! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. 36 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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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. 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. Gang War: Part 3 of 5 -- "Thy Father's Son!" Script by Jim Owsley. Pencils by Alan Kupperberg. Inks by Jim Fern and Art Nichols. Cover by Bob Hall and Al Milgrom. New York City is on fire! Specifically in Jackson Heights where a meeting between the Rose and the Blue Boys has turned into a disaster! And the situation on the ground is suddenly every man for himself! The Rose, Hobgoblin, and Jack O'Lantern try to escape the fiery chaos while New York's finest and the wall-crawler attempt to restore order! Both Spider-Man and the Rose have the power of life and death in their hands! One will choose life. The other will not. A powerful story! Appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Sergeant Tork, and Lance Bannon. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Vanessa Fisk. (Note: This issue features a full-page ad for the Fallen Angels (1987) Limited Series with art by Kerry Gammill and Tom Palmer.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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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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"Of Wagers and Wars" The Return of Kaine Part 3 of 4. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Cover by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. Story continues from Sensational Spider-Man 2. Kaine and Muse are laying low trying to stay out of "The Great Game!" But despite their best efforts, the Rhino finds them and quickly attacks! While Kaine throws down with the rampaging Rhino, two more contestants enter the fray: Joystick and Polestar! And a few minutes later, the Spectacular Spider-Man (aka Ben Reilly) jumps into the mêlée! Will the web-slinger play the role of referee in the Great Game? Or will he be too busy trying to stay alive? Story concludes in Spider-Man 66. Cameo appearances by James Johnsmeyer, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Ken Ellis, and Ben Urich. 36 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Newsstand Edition. "The Jonah Trade" Powerless Part 2 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Al Gordon. Last issue the powerless web-slinger got by with a little help from his friends! But that was against the Tarantula! Next up: the Scorpion! Yikes! Similar to the Tarantula's modus operandi, the pointy-tailed villain takes a hostage (in this instance J. Jonah Jameson) and demands a swap for the wondrous wall-crawler! And again, like last issue, the powerless Spider-Man makes a call for assistance...to the Black Cat! Will Felicia rush to the aid of her former boyfriend one more time? And what does Mary Jane think about all this? It doesn't matter now, because the Scorpion can't wait! First appearance of Dr. Elias Wirtham (aka Cardiac). Cameo appearances by Aunt May and the Chameleon. 40 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "Righteous Sand" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. In Avengers 329 both the Sandman and Spider-Man became reserve members of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! And while the web-slinger isn't overly concerned about gaining the acceptance of his new teammates; the Sandman sure is! So when William Baker (aka Flint Marko) gets a tip about a train hijacking at the Brooklyn railyards; he quickly calls the Avengers! And as expected Cap, Thor, and company (along with the web-slinger) make short work of the heavily-armed saboteurs! But for the Sandman the victory is bittersweet. His days with the Avengers may be over. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ben Urich, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Black Fox. Avengers Lineup: Black Widow, Captain America, Quasar, Sersi, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Vision. 40 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "Red 9 and Red Tape!" Script by Craig Anderson. Art by Paty Cockrum. Cover by William Johnson and Joe Rubinstein. It's an off-beat tale as the Amazing Spider-Man takes on a double menace! A crazy football player from Baytown, Texas; and the New York state healthcare system! Unbelievable! Where are Doc Ock and the Hobgoblin when you really need them? The two storylines intertwine after Red 9 and the web-slinger crash through a hospital window! As Spider-Man attempts to clean up the broken glass, he learns that the grumpy old man in the room is about to be discharged...because the state thinks he's dead! In good conscious the wall-crawler can't let that happen! If Spidey can blitz the bureaucrats and avoid Red 9's tackles, he might just create a happy ending for all! (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 461,591; average paid circulation: 281,064.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.65.