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"Shakedown!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema. Electro swoops in to rob a bank on Park Avenue, when he suddenly realizes that another super-villain has already cleaned out the vault! The master of electricity will literally be in for the shock of his life, when he discovers who it is. And, of course, the wondrous wall-crawler will be in the middle of all the action, when the two villains slug it out! Meanwhile in Amish country in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Joe Robertson makes his final stand against Tombstone! Cameo appearances by the Chameleon and Hammerhead. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Hyde and Seek!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Cobra (last seen in Amazing Spider-Man 232) is running for his life! Who is he running from? His deranged former partner...Mister Hyde! When Felicia and the wall-crawler come across the duo tearing up Manhattan, the free-for-all begins! Is the Black Cat ready to fight Mr. Hyde? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Bob Layton and Joe Rubinstein. Still depressed from his defeat in Amazing Spider-Man 209, Kraven comes up with a new plan to beat the web-slinger! Kraven and Calypso ambush Spider-Man near his Chelsea apartment, and the battle is underway! It's a great slugfest between the Spectacular Spider-Man and Kraven the Hunter! Meanwhile, Dr. Sloan scolds Peter Parker for neglecting his graduate studies, but Marcy Kane offers to help Peter get back on track. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel's Crazy magazine. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 414,166; average paid circulation 171,839.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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

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

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Direct Edition. The Black Cat and the Fly guest star in the Assistant Editors' Month story, "Bugs!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Fred Hembeck and Al Milgrom, inks by Joe Albelo and Jim Mooney. One of the weirdest spider-Man stories ever published! Hembeck/Albelo cover. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. The Black Cat and the Fly guest star in the Assistant Editors' Month story, "Bugs!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Fred Hembeck and Al Milgrom, inks by Joe Albelo and Jim Mooney. One of the weirdest spider-Man stories ever published! Hembeck/Albelo cover. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Bob Layton and Joe Rubinstein. Still depressed from his defeat in Amazing Spider-Man 209, Kraven comes up with a new plan to beat the web-slinger! Kraven and Calypso ambush Spider-Man near his Chelsea apartment, and the battle is underway! It's a great slugfest between the Spectacular Spider-Man and Kraven the Hunter! Meanwhile, Dr. Sloan scolds Peter Parker for neglecting his graduate studies, but Marcy Kane offers to help Peter get back on track. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel's Crazy magazine. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 414,166; average paid circulation 171,839.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"Shakedown!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema. Electro swoops in to rob a bank on Park Avenue, when he suddenly realizes that another super-villain has already cleaned out the vault! The master of electricity will literally be in for the shock of his life, when he discovers who it is. And, of course, the wondrous wall-crawler will be in the middle of all the action, when the two villains slug it out! Meanwhile in Amish country in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Joe Robertson makes his final stand against Tombstone! Cameo appearances by the Chameleon and Hammerhead. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Hyde and Seek!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Cobra (last seen in Amazing Spider-Man 232) is running for his life! Who is he running from? His deranged former partner...Mister Hyde! When Felicia and the wall-crawler come across the duo tearing up Manhattan, the free-for-all begins! Is the Black Cat ready to fight Mr. Hyde? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"Fantasia!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Bob Hall and Al Milgrom. Peter Parker continues to be troubled by Debra Whitman's psychological problems and tracks down Biff Rifkin to learn about Debra's tragic past. Peter's heart sinks as Biff tells him that Debra was a battered wife in her troubled marriage. What is the Amazing Spider-Man going to do when he visits Debra in her east side apartment? It's a touching moment. Meanwhile, the three-way gang war among the Owl, Kingpin, and Doctor Octopus ramps up as each man tries to gain possession of the nuclear activator! What are the criminal masterminds planning? The Black Cat may have the answer! (Notes: Following this issue Debra Whitman departs the Spider-Man titles for many, many years. She finally returns in Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man 14. The Black Cat previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 227.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"A Wolf's Tale!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The gang war intensifies as the wall-crawler intervenes in a shipment of automatic weapons intended for the Lobo Brothers. Also in this issue, Eduardo Lobo tells Glory Grant his origin. Meanwhile at the Lewisburg Penitentiary, Joe Robertson is learning about prison politics and tries to stay out of a looming showdown between Tombstone and Bruiser. Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 53. Cameo appearance by the Arranger. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct 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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"A New Day Dawning" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by John Stanisci. Cover by Luke Ross. The Spider-Clone saga is over. And Peter and Mary Jane must pick up the pieces and move forward with their lives. Norman Osborn is back. Ben Reilly is gone. And the Parkers' precious baby is lost forever. Together the Spectacular Spider-Man and his wife have a chance to set a new course for the future! Meanwhile at Ravencroft Institute, Dr. Kafka secretly prevents the Chameleon from being released into police custody and sent to prison! However it won't be long before she regrets her rash decision! Cameo appearances by Anna Watson, John Jameson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Jack O'Lantern. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #6.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Direct Edition. "Relapse Times Two!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. A group of robbers makes Melvin Potter don his old Gladiator costume to protect them from the police. The reluctant Gladiator can handle the cops, but how will Daredevil's long-time foe fare against Spider-Man? Meanwhile, Dr. Octopus attacks Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in an attempt to kill the Black Cat, but the web-slinger fights him off. However, Spidey knows another showdown with Doc Ock is coming soon! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"A Wolf's Tale!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The gang war intensifies as the wall-crawler intervenes in a shipment of automatic weapons intended for the Lobo Brothers. Also in this issue, Eduardo Lobo tells Glory Grant his origin. Meanwhile at the Lewisburg Penitentiary, Joe Robertson is learning about prison politics and tries to stay out of a looming showdown between Tombstone and Bruiser. Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 53. Cameo appearance by the Arranger. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Fantasia!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Bob Hall and Al Milgrom. Peter Parker continues to be troubled by Debra Whitman's psychological problems and tracks down Biff Rifkin to learn about Debra's tragic past. Peter's heart sinks as Biff tells him that Debra was a battered wife in her troubled marriage. What is the Amazing Spider-Man going to do when he visits Debra in her east side apartment? It's a touching moment. Meanwhile, the three-way gang war among the Owl, Kingpin, and Doctor Octopus ramps up as each man tries to gain possession of the nuclear activator! What are the criminal masterminds planning? The Black Cat may have the answer! (Notes: Following this issue Debra Whitman departs the Spider-Man titles for many, many years. She finally returns in Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man 14. The Black Cat previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 227.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "Relapse Times Two!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. A group of robbers makes Melvin Potter don his old Gladiator costume to protect them from the police. The reluctant Gladiator can handle the cops, but how will Daredevil's long-time foe fare against Spider-Man? Meanwhile, Dr. Octopus attacks Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in an attempt to kill the Black Cat, but the web-slinger fights him off. However, Spidey knows another showdown with Doc Ock is coming soon! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "Peter Parker, You Are The Spectacular Spider-Man!" Part 1 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. Peter Parker is covering Boomerang's indictment hearing for the Daily Bugle, when suddenly chaos erupts in the courtroom! Quickly the web-slinger busts in and makes short work of Boomerang, but during the tussle Spider-Man notices three suspicious characters standing around. Later that night, the wall-crawler follows the mysterious men to the American Museum of Natural History...and what's going on inside? How about the Owl (last seen in Marvel Team-Up 98) and Doctor Octopus plotting to take over New York City's mobs! Meanwhile, Debra Whitman's psychiatrist asks for Peter's help in curing Debra's mental condition. He would like Peter to dress up as...Spider-Man! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Direct 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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Direct Edition. "Dilemma!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita, Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Joe Rubinstein. The web-slinger knocks out the Smuggler one more time before his scheduled lunch with Aunt May and her fiancé, Nathan Lubensky. Debra Whitman joins Peter as his lunch date, and the foursome enjoy a wonderful lunch...until the waiters turn into aliens! What information do the aliens want from May Parker? Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Cameo appearance by Mysterio. Back up story: "Killer Elite!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Denys Cowan. Inks by Dave Humphrys and Joe Rubinstein. The White Tiger is hot on the trail of the killer of his family! The trail leads to the South Bronx and Gideon Mace! 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. "Peter Parker, You Are The Spectacular Spider-Man!" Part 1 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. Peter Parker is covering Boomerang's indictment hearing for the Daily Bugle, when suddenly chaos erupts in the courtroom! Quickly the web-slinger busts in and makes short work of Boomerang, but during the tussle Spider-Man notices three suspicious characters standing around. Later that night, the wall-crawler follows the mysterious men to the American Museum of Natural History...and what's going on inside? How about the Owl (last seen in Marvel Team-Up 98) and Doctor Octopus plotting to take over New York City's mobs! Meanwhile, Debra Whitman's psychiatrist asks for Peter's help in curing Debra's mental condition. He would like Peter to dress up as...Spider-Man! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed). "At Death's Door!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. Despite the wall-crawler ripping off his mechanical arms in the previous issue, the deranged Doc Ock still fights on. He attacks the Black Cat one more time and pins her long enough for the Octopus gang to fire a hail of bullets in her direction. Spider-Man watches in horror as Felicia is hit multiple times. The web-slinger rushes Felicia to the hospital for emergency surgery, but it may be too late! Is this the end for the Black Cat? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "Best of Enemies!" Giant-Sized Anniversary Issue. Silver foil cover. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The Green Goblin is on the loose again! And the first thing he does is grab Mary Jane and take her to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge! Oh no! Is the tragic history from Amazing Spider-Man 121 going to repeat itself?! Thankfully not this time as Mary Jane talks sense into the goblin! But Harry's mental state continues to fluctuate between lucidity and lunacy. And his hatred for the web-slinger grows by the day! When will the goblin strike again? The untenable situation has Peter and Mary Jane living on the edge…waiting for the next attack! The fateful day of destiny finally arrives when Harry traps Spider-Man inside his townhouse wired with explosives! The goblin is poised to administer the coup de grâce when he suddenly realizes that little Normie and Mary Jane have just entered the building! And now the wall-crawler's long-time foe (and Peter Parker's long-time friend) faces a series of critical decisions! Save his son? Save Mary Jane? Save Spider-Man? What will the Green Goblin do with three lives on the line? Will years of friendship or years of frustration guide Harry's choices? A heartbreaking ending. Death of Harry Osborn. An unknown percentage of the print run was produced with the foil design misaligned. We do not differentiate between the two, but any slabbed copies listed here with misaligned foil noted on the label will have that notation in our listings as well. 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.

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Direct Edition. This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed). "At Death's Door!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. Despite the wall-crawler ripping off his mechanical arms in the previous issue, the deranged Doc Ock still fights on. He attacks the Black Cat one more time and pins her long enough for the Octopus gang to fire a hail of bullets in her direction. Spider-Man watches in horror as Felicia is hit multiple times. The web-slinger rushes Felicia to the hospital for emergency surgery, but it may be too late! Is this the end for the Black Cat? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Missing in Action: Paret 2 of 4 - "Dinner Hour" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Peter David and Rich Buckler. Pencils by Dwayne Turner. Inks by Del Barras, Keith Williams, and Joe Rubinstein. Following the events of Web of Spider-Man 17, the web-slinger is missing in action! Where is he? Meanwhile, the Black Cat wants to talk to Doctor Strange about the loss of her bad luck powers; however, the Foreigner wants to talk to Felicia about the loss of his gold notebook! Also in this issue, a young boy named Alexander Woolcot is struggling to contain his new awesome power. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"And Then The Gods Cried" Secret Wars II crossover. Script by Jim Owsley. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by (unnamed) many hands. Cover by Rich Buckler. Following the events of Amazing Spider-Man 273, the Beyonder and the Puma meet in Japan. After their confrontation, Thomas Fireheart is convinced more than ever that the Beyonder must be destroyed, so he returns to New York and tries to recruit the reluctant wall-crawler to his cause. The high-powered showdown among the web-slinger, Puma, and Beyonder takes place at a nightclub! First 75¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. "The Dagger at the End of the Tunnel!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Spider-Man wears his black costume. Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. After pulverizing the web-slinger last issue, Silvermane goes after his next target...Dagger! With Spider-Man temporarily out of action, the Black Cat tries to cut off the rampaging cyborg and warn Dagger of the impending danger! All the heroes and villains including the Answer, the Rose, and Silvermane converge on the west side docks for a major showdown! They all want Dagger! Who's going to get her? And if the wall-crawler didn't have enough problems already, the alien symbiote (aka black costume) is taking Peter Parker on web-slinging excursions during the night, even though he is sound asleep. Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "The Dagger at the End of the Tunnel!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Spider-Man wears his black costume. Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. After pulverizing the web-slinger last issue, Silvermane goes after his next target...Dagger! With Spider-Man temporarily out of action, the Black Cat tries to cut off the rampaging cyborg and warn Dagger of the impending danger! All the heroes and villains including the Answer, the Rose, and Silvermane converge on the west side docks for a major showdown! They all want Dagger! Who's going to get her? And if the wall-crawler didn't have enough problems already, the alien symbiote (aka black costume) is taking Peter Parker on web-slinging excursions during the night, even though he is sound asleep. Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Avengers. "Sleeping Dogs" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. She-Hulk asks the web-slinger to help her explore an old abandoned building on the lower east side, but once inside she surprisingly traps the wall-crawler in a pit deep in the basement. After freeing himself from the pit, a furious Spider-Man busts into Avengers Mansion to payback She-Hulk! What's going on? Could a long-time Avengers foe be causing trouble again? Cameo appearance by the Puma. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Quasar, Sersi, She-Hulk, and Thor. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Avengers. "Sleeping Dogs" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. She-Hulk asks the web-slinger to help her explore an old abandoned building on the lower east side, but once inside she surprisingly traps the wall-crawler in a pit deep in the basement. After freeing himself from the pit, a furious Spider-Man busts into Avengers Mansion to payback She-Hulk! What's going on? Could a long-time Avengers foe be causing trouble again? Cameo appearance by the Puma. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Quasar, Sersi, She-Hulk, and Thor. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"An Ill Wind" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Peter Parker's book signing tour for "Webs" continues in sunny San Diego. While web-slinging through the city, Spider-Man hears an explosion over at the Mission Bay Marina Club. Spidey goes to investigate and encounters Boomerang! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, Joe Robertson returns to work and is promptly arrested by federal authorities for keeping silent about Tombstone's past crimes. Cameo appearance by "Slaves of New York" author Tama Janowitz. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"An Ill Wind" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Peter Parker's book signing tour for "Webs" continues in sunny San Diego. While web-slinging through the city, Spider-Man hears an explosion over at the Mission Bay Marina Club. Spidey goes to investigate and encounters Boomerang! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, Joe Robertson returns to work and is promptly arrested by federal authorities for keeping silent about Tombstone's past crimes. Cameo appearance by "Slaves of New York" author Tama Janowitz. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Suicidal Tendencies" Script by Todd Dezago. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and John Stanisci (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and John Stanisci. Curt Connors returns to Florida after failing to cure Peter Parker's condition last issue! But unbeknownst to the good doctor, the strange lizard creature also makes the trek back to the Sunshine State! Once the reptile beast crashes into the Connors' home, Dr. Connors and his son make a run for safety! Who's going to stop the pseudo-lizard? The Sensational Spider-Man or the Lethal Lizard himself? Retelling of the Lizard's origin. Cameo appearance by Spider-Man (aka Ben Reilly). Flashback cameo by Martha Connors. (Notes: This issue completes Sal Buscema's outstanding and unprecedented 8-year run as the penciler of the Spectacular Spider-Man title. This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #5.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Missing in Action: Paret 2 of 4 - "Dinner Hour" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Peter David and Rich Buckler. Pencils by Dwayne Turner. Inks by Del Barras, Keith Williams, and Joe Rubinstein. Following the events of Web of Spider-Man 17, the web-slinger is missing in action! Where is he? Meanwhile, the Black Cat wants to talk to Doctor Strange about the loss of her bad luck powers; however, the Foreigner wants to talk to Felicia about the loss of his gold notebook! Also in this issue, a young boy named Alexander Woolcot is struggling to contain his new awesome power. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"Suicidal Tendencies" Script by Todd Dezago. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and John Stanisci (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and John Stanisci. Curt Connors returns to Florida after failing to cure Peter Parker's condition last issue! But unbeknownst to the good doctor, the strange lizard creature also makes the trek back to the Sunshine State! Once the reptile beast crashes into the Connors' home, Dr. Connors and his son make a run for safety! Who's going to stop the pseudo-lizard? The Sensational Spider-Man or the Lethal Lizard himself? Retelling of the Lizard's origin. Cameo appearance by Spider-Man (aka Ben Reilly). Flashback cameo by Martha Connors. (Notes: This issue completes Sal Buscema's outstanding and unprecedented 8-year run as the penciler of the Spectacular Spider-Man title. This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #5.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"Face Dancing" Part 1 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by John Stanisci. Cover by Luke Ross. Dr. Kafka had the noblest of intentions when she let the Chameleon escape from his cell last issue! But unfortunately just a few minutes after being set free, the thankless villain turns the tables on his benevolent doctor and slips away from Ravencroft Institute! Where will the cunning Chameleon strike first? In the meantime across town, Peter and Mary Jane have lunch with Liz Osborn and Flash Thompson! Flash is feeling down on his luck, so the wondrous wall-crawler tries to lift his spirits! First appearance of the new Kangaroo. Cameo appearances by Foggy Nelson, J. Jonah Jameson, Marla Madison Jameson, John Jameson, and Jack O'Lantern. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"What About Carrion?!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Since learning the truth about the clone of Gwen Stacy several months ago, Peter Parker has been troubled by his memories of another clone from days gone by...Carrion (the clone of Professor Miles Warren killed in Spectacular Spider-Man 31). In the basement of the Empire State University laboratory building, Peter discovers Professor Warren's research journal and learns the deceased professor's startling secrets. Later on the web-slinger returns to the ESU lab searching for more answers, and he finds a lethal one...Carrion! How is this possible? Meanwhile at the Federal Court House in Philadelphia, Joe Robertson stands trial for failing to report a homicide he witnessed two decades ago. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"And Then The Gods Cried" Secret Wars II crossover. Script by Jim Owsley. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by (unnamed) many hands. Cover by Rich Buckler. Following the events of Amazing Spider-Man 273, the Beyonder and the Puma meet in Japan. After their confrontation, Thomas Fireheart is convinced more than ever that the Beyonder must be destroyed, so he returns to New York and tries to recruit the reluctant wall-crawler to his cause. The high-powered showdown among the web-slinger, Puma, and Beyonder takes place at a nightclub! First 75¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"What About Carrion?!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Since learning the truth about the clone of Gwen Stacy several months ago, Peter Parker has been troubled by his memories of another clone from days gone by...Carrion (the clone of Professor Miles Warren killed in Spectacular Spider-Man 31). In the basement of the Empire State University laboratory building, Peter discovers Professor Warren's research journal and learns the deceased professor's startling secrets. Later on the web-slinger returns to the ESU lab searching for more answers, and he finds a lethal one...Carrion! How is this possible? Meanwhile at the Federal Court House in Philadelphia, Joe Robertson stands trial for failing to report a homicide he witnessed two decades ago. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"A New Day Dawning" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by John Stanisci. Cover by Luke Ross. The Spider-Clone saga is over. And Peter and Mary Jane must pick up the pieces and move forward with their lives. Norman Osborn is back. Ben Reilly is gone. And the Parkers' precious baby is lost forever. Together the Spectacular Spider-Man and his wife have a chance to set a new course for the future! Meanwhile at Ravencroft Institute, Dr. Kafka secretly prevents the Chameleon from being released into police custody and sent to prison! However it won't be long before she regrets her rash decision! Cameo appearances by Anna Watson, John Jameson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Jack O'Lantern. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #6.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"Compulsion!" Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Rich Buckler. Three bored Empire State University students create an imaginary villain called "Blaze" to harass Spider-Man. However, the prank goes too far; and the Human Torch and Captain Jean DeWolff have to get involved to teach the students a lesson. (Notes: This issue begins Peter David's writing on the Spectacular Spider-Man title. The story is loosely based on the infamous Leopold & Loeb murder case from the 1920's.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

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"I Cover The Waterfront!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Kevin Dzuban. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and John Beatty. To prove to Marla Madison that he's still a great reporter, J. Jonah Jameson takes over the Daily Bugle's stalled waterfront corruption investigation! Can Jonah recapture the magic from days gone by and break open the waterfront scandal? First, he'll need some information from the Kingpin; and second, a little help from your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"Sudden Impact" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-woman. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Pencils by Alan Kupperberg. Inks by Art Nichols. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Wrecker is a man torn up inside as he must decide between fighting Spider-Man and Spider-woman or going to visit his dying mother. However, while the crowbar-wielding villain is contemplating his decision, one of his teammates, Thunderball, ambushes him! It's a wild four way fight among Spider-woman, Thunderball, the Wrecker, and the web-slinger! (Note: Spider-woman appears next in Avengers West Coast 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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

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

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"Compulsion!" Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Rich Buckler. Three bored Empire State University students create an imaginary villain called "Blaze" to harass Spider-Man. However, the prank goes too far; and the Human Torch and Captain Jean DeWolff have to get involved to teach the students a lesson. (Notes: This issue begins Peter David's writing on the Spectacular Spider-Man title. The story is loosely based on the infamous Leopold & Loeb murder case from the 1920's.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

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"Face Dancing" Part 1 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by John Stanisci. Cover by Luke Ross. Dr. Kafka had the noblest of intentions when she let the Chameleon escape from his cell last issue! But unfortunately just a few minutes after being set free, the thankless villain turns the tables on his benevolent doctor and slips away from Ravencroft Institute! Where will the cunning Chameleon strike first? In the meantime across town, Peter and Mary Jane have lunch with Liz Osborn and Flash Thompson! Flash is feeling down on his luck, so the wondrous wall-crawler tries to lift his spirits! First appearance of the new Kangaroo. Cameo appearances by Foggy Nelson, J. Jonah Jameson, Marla Madison Jameson, John Jameson, and Jack O'Lantern. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"Sudden Impact" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-woman. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Pencils by Alan Kupperberg. Inks by Art Nichols. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Wrecker is a man torn up inside as he must decide between fighting Spider-Man and Spider-woman or going to visit his dying mother. However, while the crowbar-wielding villain is contemplating his decision, one of his teammates, Thunderball, ambushes him! It's a wild four way fight among Spider-woman, Thunderball, the Wrecker, and the web-slinger! (Note: Spider-woman appears next in Avengers West Coast 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"I Cover The Waterfront!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Kevin Dzuban. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and John Beatty. To prove to Marla Madison that he's still a great reporter, J. Jonah Jameson takes over the Daily Bugle's stalled waterfront corruption investigation! Can Jonah recapture the magic from days gone by and break open the waterfront scandal? First, he'll need some information from the Kingpin; and second, a little help from your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.