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"Fortune and Steel" Guest-starring the New Warriors. Part 1 of the Hero Killers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Scott McDaniel. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Acting on separate tips; the web-slinger, Nova, Night Thrasher, and Namorita converge on Fortune, New Jersey to stop a potential catastrophe! A shadowy organization called Target Technologies plans to test a wave cannon on the city's population! But fortunately after wading through several henchmen, the heroes disable the powerful weapon and prevent the disaster! Later that night the web-slinger, Nova, and Namorita infiltrate Target Technologies' headquarters complex! But this time more formidable foes await: the Dreadnoughts! It's going to be a long night for the New Warriors and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer, Speedball, Auric, Silver, and the Sphinx. First backup story: "First Kill!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Bruce Jones. Venom meets the alien symbiote for the first time. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Second backup story: "The Wronged Man" Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Scott Koling. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Solo battles terrorists in Italy. Third backup story: "Making the Grade" Script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich. Art by Aaron Lopresti. The wall-crawler chats up the Looter about his many past foes. Fourth backup story: "Now Strikes the Lightmaster!" Part 1 of Evil's Light. Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Vince Evans. Inks by Don Hudson. The Lightmaster battles Cloak and kidnaps Dagger. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. (Note: Splash page art by Scott McDaniel and Keith Williams.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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First appearance of Annex in "Prepare Yourself for...Annex." Script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Scott Hanna. Back-up stories: Black Cat and Solo in "Dead Reackoning." Script by Eric Fein, pencils by Scott Kolins, inks by Bud LaRosa; the Lizard in "The Lizard Must Be Destroyed." Script by Mike Lackey, pencils by Aaron Lopresti, inks by Andy Mushynsky; and John Jameson in "Estrangements and Reunions." Script by Fein, pencils by Larry Alexander, inks by Bud LaRosa. Also, 5 pages Maximum Carnage cover gallery. Lyle cover. This issue is polybagged with an Annex trading card and a 1993 Annuals card. Cover price $2.95.

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First appearance of Annex in "Prepare Yourself for... Annex" Script by Jack C. Harris. Pencils by Tom Lyle. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Tom Lyle. A down on his luck Desert Storm veteran agrees to participate in a new scientific research program designed to regenerate lost limbs. But Alex Ellis doesn't know exactly what process the Adarco Corporation will use to restore his lower left leg. When Adarco's battlesuit goes awry... Annex is born! And chaos erupts! Can the wondrous wall-crawler restore order before the Gulf War claims another casualty? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, and General Colin Powell. (Note: Annex appears next in Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st series) 3 and eventually in his self-titled limited series: Annex (1994). First backup story: "Dead Reckoning." Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Scott Kolins. Inks by Bud LaRosa. The Black Cat has been hired to steal a valuable painting from a group of terrorists! But Solo wants to kill that same group of terrorists! Can Felicia and Solo meet in the middle? Appearance by Deathstorm. Second backup story: "The Lizard Must Be Destroyed." Script by Mike Lackey. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Andy Mushynsky. The time has come for Dr. Curt Connors to stand trial for his crimes as the Lizard. And even the Amazing Spider-Man won't be able to help him this time. (Note: The Lizard appears next in Web of Spider-Man 109.) Third backup feature: "Estrangements and Reunions." Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Bud LaRosa. John Jameson embarks on a new crime fighting career while hoping to leave the ghost of the Man-Wolf behind forever. Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. Special feature: 5-page cover gallery for the upcoming Maximum Carnage storyline. Art by Mark Bagley, Randy Emberlin, Alex Saviuk, Tom Lyle, Jim Sanders III, and Sal Buscema. (Notes: Splash page art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. This issue is not polybagged.) 64 pages. Cover price 2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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It's Carnage versus Spidey in "The Mortal Past, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Steven Butler, inks by Bud LaRosa; Cletus breaks out of jail and goes looking for one of his childhood friends...to kill him! Fatal Instinct, script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich, pencils by Anthony Williams, inks by Keith Williams; Cloak and Dagger stop some drug dealers. Mr. Smith Goes to Town starring Joe Smith and Julia Trainor, with Cameo by Captain America, script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich, pencils by Mark Tenny, inks by Joe Rubinstein. No Son of Mine, script by Eric Fein, art by Larry Alexander; Someone breaks into Rhino's home and steals his niece's locket; Rhino's not happy. 3 pages of Mark Bagley sketches (Peter and Mary Jane's apartment, and the new Vulture). 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

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This annual features two new titanic tales from Spider-Man's past! First story: "Heart & Soul!" Plot by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by John Romita Sr. Cover by Ron Frenz and Bob McLeod. The wall-crawler (aka Ben Reilly) laments his lack of a love life since returning to New York City and takes a moment to recall a time when he had the best girl in the world: Gwen Stacy! In a story set around the time of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st series) 87; Peter's dinner at the Coffee Bean with Gwen and her father is rudely interrupted by Kraven the Hunter! Can the web-slinger corral Kraven without Captain Stacy guessing his secret identity? Cameo appearances by Norman Osborn, Harry Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "An Untold Tale of the Amazing Spider-Man." Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Steve Lightle. Inks by Al Williamson. After their wedding in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21, Peter and Mary Jane bask in the glow of wedded bliss! However an old enemy of the Parker family is plotting deadly revenge against the entire clan! Will the web-slinger (in his black costume) be able stop Deadmaker in time? First appearance of Ken Ellis. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue includes a 1-page pin-up of Iron Man by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams. The first story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #5.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.95.

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Continuing events from Untold Tales of Spider-Man (1995) Annual #1997. After years of incarceration, Sundown is back on the streets and in the sights of N.Y. crimelords! Can Spidey convince Sundown to go straight, or will he get burned when the hotshot sells his services to the highest bidder? Written by Roger Stern and Kurt Busiek. Art by Tom Lyle and Robert Jones. Cover price $2.99.

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Canadian Edition (blank interior covers). Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Sinister Six (Doctor Octopus, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Mysterio, Sandman, and the Vulture) in a new 41-page story, "The Sinister Six!" Script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Octopus organizes the Sinister Six, composed of other Spider-Man Villains; They capture Betty Brant and Aunt May and force Spider-Man to rescue them. Cameos by the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Iron Man, Giant Man, and the Wasp. Lots of back-up features (all art by Ditko): 14 pages of pin-ups (Spider-Man's most famous foes); 9-page "The Secrets of Spider-Man"; 3-page "How Stan Lee and Steve Ditko Create Spider-Man!"; and other miscellaneous pin-ups. Giant 76-page issue! Most of this issue reprinted in Marvel Tales # 150. 76 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Canadian Edition (blank interior covers). Doctor Strange guest stars in an all-new 20-page story, "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!" Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. Ditko also provides 5 pages of new pin-ups (Spider-Man's famous foes). Finally, there are three reprints from Amazing Spider-Man 1 ("Spider-Man"), 2 ("The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!"), and 5 ("Marked for Destruction by Dr. Doom!"). Giant 72-page special! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 167. Cover price $0.25.

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Canadian Edition with $1.25 cover price - "Who's That Lady?" First appearance of the second Captain Marvel. Guest-starring the Avengers and the Thing. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. It's the dazzling debut of the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau)! After gaining her powers in a freak accident on an offshore oil rig, the New Orleans native needs help controlling her awesome new abilities! Monica travels to New York City in hopes of finding the Fantastic Four! But she bumps into the Spectacular Spider-Man first! After eluding the web-slinger, Captain Marvel zooms to the Baxter Building! However, Ben Grimm can only offer moral support, so he sends the distressed captain to Avengers Mansion! Once there Shell-head and the Wasp attempt to stabilize Captain Marvel's runaway powers, but the wall-crawler inadvertently interferes! Is the new Captain Marvel's superhero career going to be over...before it even starts? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Liz (Allan) Osborn. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. First backup feature: "The Many Loves of Peter Parker" One-page breakdown of the various loves of Peter Parker's life. Second backup feature: "The Daily Bugle" One-page illustration of the cast of characters at the Daily Bugle. (Note: Captain Marvel appears next in Avengers 227.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Canadian Edition with $1.25 cover price - "Heroes and Villains" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson. Peter Parker takes a walk down memory lane as he attends his high school reunion! Some of Peter's classmates from Midtown High have changed for the good! And some have changed for the bad! And some have become involved...with the Kingpin! Uh-oh! Both Peter and his alter-ego will try to prevent his former classmates from making the biggest mistakes of their lives! But the Midtown High reunion may still finish in a bittersweet way. Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Liz (Allan) Osborn, and Betty Brant Leeds. 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Canadian Edition with $1.25 cover price - "The Scorpion Takes a Bride!" Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Bob Layton and Jackson Guice. Cover by Ron Frenz and Jackson Guice. The publisher of the Daily Bugle is taking the plunge! J. Jonah Jameson and Dr. Marla Madison announce their plans to get married! But after hearing the joyous news, an uninvited guest plots to ruin the happy day! The Scorpion! Max Gargan still seeks revenge against Jonah for turning him into a monster many years ago! After escaping from a psychiatric hospital, the Scorpion abducts John Jameson and then stalks Marla! A while later the sinister super-villain corners Jonah, Marla, and John. The end seems near for the Jameson trio. But a red and blue savior arrives just in time! Can the Spectacular Spider-Man reject the Scorpion's deadly reprisal? Cameo appearances by Captain Jean DeWolff, Joe Robertson, and Betty Brant Leeds. (Note: The Scorpion returns in Amazing Spider-Man 318.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Canadian Edition with $1.50 cover price - "Fun 'n' Games" Script by Louise Simonson. Pencils by Mary Wilshire. Inks by Pat Redding. Cover by Mary Wilshire and John Romita, Sr. The son of spider slayer cometh! The genius yet goofy progeny of Professor Spencer Smythe decides it's time to redeem the family name by killing Spider-Man once and for all! And Alistair Smythe begins his scheme by determining that the web-slinger is none other than...Mary Jane Watson! What?! Strange but true! The eccentric madman captures Mary Jane and her aunt in a Manhattan restaurant and thinks his triumph is complete! Until the one and only wall-crawler arrives on the scene! Does the novice Alistair realize what he's gotten into? Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is going to show him how the big boys play! A fun story with a great cover! First appearance of Alistair Smythe. Appearances by the Kingpin, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Aunt May. (Notes: Elements of the plot from Web of Spider-Man 2 continue in this issue. Alistair returns in Amazing Spider-Man 291 with another spider slayer.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Canadian Edition with $1.50 cover price - "Man of the Year" Based upon on a story by Fred Schiller. Script by Ken McDonald. Pencils by Mark Beachum. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Bob Wiacek. The Iron Man of 2020 (aka Arno Stark) is coming to the 20th century! And he's desperately searching for a 12-year old boy! Why? Because this boy will grow into a deadly terrorist and attempt to detonate a nuclear bomb at Stark Enterprises many years later! When the 21st century Shell-head arrives in New York City (circa 1986), he finds the boy in the middle of a battle between the web-slinger and Blizzard! Arno quickly blows away Blizzard and grabs the youth! Victory appears imminent for the futuristic golden avenger! However the boy is under the protection of the wondrous wall-crawler! And that means the Invincible Iron Man and the Amazing Spider-Man are going to throw down in the streets of Manhattan! Wow, beating the present day Iron Man would be a tall order...much less the one from 2020! Good luck Spidey! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Iron Man of 2020 first appeared in the 1984 Machine Man Limited Series. Spider-Man wears his black costume in this annual.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Australian Price Variant. $1.50 AUS. Cover pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by Randy Emberlin. Story by David Michelinie, pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by Randy Emberlin; "Elliptical Pursuit!", Eddie Brock is back…for Peter's head!; After escaping prison, Venom taunts Spider-Man into a final showdown; Peter Parkers known for his smarts--why then does he stumble straight into Venoms trap?; An all-out smack down slugfest ensues. 36 pgs., full color. 32 pages. $1.50 Australian cover price.

Australian Price Variant. $1.50 AUS. "The Three Faces of Evil!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Nova. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley (begins as regular artist). Inks by Randy Emberlin; Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Spidey and Nova witness the robbery of a container of rare Antarctic vibranium. They trace the thieves back to a complex run by the Life Foundation and discover that the vibranium is being used as a failsafe for the Tri-Sentinel which the Foundation plans on using for their own protection. Despite Spidey's protests, the Tri-Sentinel is activated and immediately reverts to its original programming: the destruction of nuclear power plants! With the deadly robot on a rampage, Spidey and Nova have a fight on their hands! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Aunt May. (Notes: The Tri-Sentinel previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 329. This issue begins Mark Bagley's 5-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man title.) 32 pages.

Australian Price Variant. $1.80 AUS. "Death Toy!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Chris Marrinan. Mark Bagley. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. At the Tech-Toy warehouse, Cardiac and the wall-crawler come to a meeting of the minds about their pursuits of justice! Perhaps it's possible for them to work together after all! The next evening at Stane International, Spider-Man and Cardiac team up to stop the illegal manufacturing of military weapons! Could this be the beginning of a beautiful friendship? Not quite! Meanwhile, a new blood-hued super-villain makes his first savage kill...the first of many! Cameo appearances by Carnage, Mary Jane Watson, Ben Urich, Joy Mercado, and J. Jonah Jameson. Origin of Cardiac. (Notes: Cardiac returns in Amazing Spider-Man 376. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,075; average paid circulation 340,977.) 32 pages. $1.80 Australian cover price.

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Australian Price Variant. $1.80 AUS. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 32 pages.

Australian Price Variant. $1.80 AUS. "Savage Alliance!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After getting a taste of Carnage's raw power last issue, the wall-crawler knows he needs serious help! To that end the amazing one does the unthinkable! He pays a visit to Venom! Wow, is that a good idea? However as a precaution the web-slinger brings Johnny Storm along for the ride to Venom's deserted island! And following an intense battle, Venom surprisingly agrees to help his good pal Spidey! So in a truly unlikely pairing, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Lethal Protector join forces to take down Carnage! You have to see it to believe it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The issue includes a full-page ad for the Toxic Crusaders (1992) series with art by Sam Kieth.) 32 pages.

Australian Price Variant. $1.80 cover price. "Savage Alliance!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After getting a taste of Carnage's raw power last issue, the wall-crawler knows he needs serious help! To that end the amazing one does the unthinkable! He pays a visit to Venom! Wow, is that a good idea? However as a precaution the web-slinger brings Johnny Storm along for the ride to Venom's deserted island! And following an intense battle, Venom surprisingly agrees to help his good pal Spidey! So in a truly unlikely pairing, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Lethal Protector join forces to take down Carnage! You have to see it to believe it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The issue includes a full-page ad for the Toxic Crusaders (1992) series with art by Sam Kieth.) 32 pages.

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Australian Price Variant. $1.80 AUS. "The Bedlam Perspective" Invasion of the Spider-Slayers Part 6 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. In an abandoned meat-packing plant, the Parkers (father, mother, and son) team up against an FBI double agent and save each other's lives! Could this be the event that finally bonds Peter with his parents? In the meantime the web-slinger at last locates Alistair Smythe's hideaway! And it's the Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Ultimate Spider-Slayer to conclude the invasion saga! Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Backup story: "The Getaway Scream!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd Smith. Venom escapes from police custody! And looks forward to meeting Spider-Man's parents next issue! Oh no! (Notes: Alistair Smythe returns in the first issue of Amazing Scarlet Spider (1995). Venom previously appeared in Ghost Rider Blaze Spirit of Vengeance 6.) 32 pages.

Australian Price Variant. $5.95 AUS. 30th Anniversary issue of Amazing Spiderman #1. "The Bride of Venom" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Gold foil holografix cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Inside an abandoned Brooklyn amusement park, the Lethal Protector holds Richard and Mary Parker captive! The disturbed Venom thinks he's just doing what's best for Peter's parents! But that's not going to work! No way, no how! So the wall-crawler heads to the park knowing a fierce fight awaits! However the web-slinger may have help this time from a very unlikely source...Eddie Brock's ex-wife! Wow, will there be a family reunion atop the Ferris wheel? Or perhaps a funeral beneath it? One way or another, the Amazing Spider-Man and Venom battle for the last time! Cameo appearances by Silver Sable, Battlestar, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "True Friends!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Patrick Olliffee. Inks by Mark McKenna. Aware of what the Human Torch did to Empire State University, Spider-Man vows to bring his friend to justice. Cameo appearance by Silver Sable. Plot crosses over with Fantastic Four 373 & 374. Third story: "The Monster Within" Script by Eric Fein. Art by Dan Panosian. JJJ tries to get his son, John Jameson, started in the field of journalism. Fourth story: "Echoes..." Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Don Hudson. The Chameleon visits the grave of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: Venom appears next in the first issue of his Lethal Protector (1993) series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 660,958. average paid circulation 544,900.) 64 pages.

Australian Price Variant. $2.50 AUS. Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. The Molten Man guest stars in Blood Brothers part 6, "The Face of My Enemy!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt; While Ben discovers that Seward is somehow involved in the assault on his life (SM #68, '96), Liz Osborn wonders why huge amounts of capital have been pumped into lesser Osborn subsidiary, Multivex (PPSSM #234, '96); She puts her step brother Mark Raxton, the Molten Man, on the trail but Spidey, arriving with Peter, attacks him; Their Multivex battle crashes into a lab exposing Seward and Gaunt (SenSM #5, '96); Raxton and Spidey fight against Multivex security while Seward readies Gaunt's regeneration chamber. 36 pgs., full color.

Chicago Comic Con C2E2 Exclusive Stan Lee Reprint. Limited to 2,000 copies. Cover by Skottie Young. Reprints the original series Amazing Spider-Man #9 "The Man Called Electro". No ads, FC, 24 pages.

Chicago Comic Con C2E2 Exclusive Stan Lee Reprint. Limited to 1,000 copies. Partial Sketch Cover by Skottie Young. Reprints the original series Amazing Spider-Man #14, "The Grotesque Adventure of The Green Goblin". No ads, FC, 24 pages.

Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Where the @¢%# is Nose Norton?" Part 1 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. J. Jonah Jameson puts out an A.P.B. on Nose Norton! The underworld informant that was supposed to give the Daily Bugle key info for its exposé on the Brand Corporation! But Jolly Jonah isn't the only one that wants the Nose! So do Peter Parker, Ben Urich, and the Tarantula! On the Staten Island waterfront, all concerned parties come together! And Spider-Man and the Tarantula tangle again...for the Nose! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Ned Leeds. (Notes: The Tarantula previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 3. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Megazine 5.) Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Now Shall Will-O'-the-Wisp Have His Revenge!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. Nose Norton is in the hospital; the Tarantula is severely wounded; and the web-slinger appears to have everything under control. But suddenly a wildcard enters the equation! Will-O'-the-Wisp! The Wisp wants revenge on the Brand Corporation! And the ghost-like villain begins his reprisal by destroying Brand's Boston facility! Meanwhile Aunt May's nephew infiltrates Brand's Queens facility to see what is happening there! And the amazing one gets an eyeful! The Brand Corp is trying to turn the Tarantula into a spider-man! The wall-crawler doesn't like that! And neither does Will-O'-the-Wisp! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue features a 16-page insert titled: "The Marvel Guide to Collecting Comics." Script by Mark Burbey. Cover illustration by Walt Simonson. Will-O'-the-Wisp previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 57.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Look Out There's a Monster Coming!" Part 3 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. At the Brand Corporation's Queens facility, a horrible accident changes the Tarantula into an eight-legged freak! And the grotesque creature immediately lashes out at everyone in sight including your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! But once Will-O'-the-Wisp and the Tarantula plunge into Jamaica Bay, the crisis looks to be over. Later that evening the web-slinger pays a visit to the home of the Brand Corp's executive director! Spidey is looking for evidence! However he finds...the Wisp and the Tarantula! The old gang is getting back together again! Origin of Will-O'-the-Wisp. Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. Flashback cameos by Thor, Hawkeye, Iron-Man, and the Thing to recap the Brand Corporation's past criminal exploits. (Note: This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Megazine 6.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "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 Megazine 6.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "High & Mighty!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover design by Ed Hannigan. The original Stilt-Man is down on his luck and desperately wants to reverse his fortune! So he decides to challenge the only superhero he has ever beaten...Spider-Man! After breaking into Cordco's R&D laboratory and improving his battlesuit, the Stilt-Man surprisingly gets his chance! The web-slinger just happens to be in the neighborhood! Will the Stilt-Man remain undefeated against the wall-crawler? Or can Spidey even the score? (Notes: The Stilt-Man previously appeared in Daredevil 186. The letters page contains a preview of the cover to Amazing Spider-Man 238 (depicting the Hobgoblin). This issue includes a full-page ad featuring the Hulk and the Magic Snake Puzzle.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price.. IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. IMPORTANT: Issue 238B DOES NOT come with Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "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.) Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Ordeals!" Part 1 of 2. Third appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Wiacek. Last issue Peter Parker made the very tough decision to drop out of graduate school. At this point Aunt May doesn't know that he did. When she finds out...she won't be happy. Meanwhile the burglaries at the Osborn facilities continue! Fortunately on the eastside docks the web-slinger catches one in progress! Can Spider-Man corral the Hobgoblin this time? Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Mary Jane Watson, Harry & Liz Osborn, and Dr. Morris Sloan. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in the 1992 trade paperback: The Origin of the Hobgoblin; and the 2011 trade paperback also titled: The Origin of the Hobgoblin.) Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "Sacrifice Play!" Part 2 of 2. Fourth appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dave Simons (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Dave Simons. The wondrous wall-crawler thinks he knows who the Hobgoblin is! Lefty Donovan! Who? Apparently the evidence from the police points in Lefty's direction! So the web-slinger conducts a relentless search! And in the skies over Times Square, the Amazing Spider-Man and the (suddenly super-strong) Hobgoblin clash again! Will this battle solve the mystery of the goblin's identity? Or just add to the puzzle? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ned Leeds, and Betty Brant Leeds. (Note: The Hobgoblin appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 85 -- a must read to keep up with the Hobgoblin's development.) Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "The Daydreamers!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Dan Green. The Watcher narrates the daydreams of four wishful souls: Felicia Hardy, J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, and Peter Parker! The Black Cat imagines robbing from the rich and giving to the poor alongside her favorite web-slinger! Jonah fantasizes about punching out the wall-crawler! Mary Jane dreams of seeing her name in the marquee lights of Broadway! And the Amazing Spider-Man yearns for respect as a photographer, scientist, and superhero! A fun issue! Cameo appearances (as part of dream sequences) by the Fantastic Four, Captain America, Iron Man, Doctor Doom, Doctor Octopus, Loki, the Absorbing Man, Kraven the Hunter, Meryl Streep, John Travolta, Woody Allen, and Cary Grant. (Note: This same month Spider-Man guest stars in Avengers 236 & 237.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Interruptions" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Frog-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. Acting on a hunch in his search for the Hobgoblin, the amazing one tails his old friend Nose Norton! The Nose is indeed involved in a new criminal endeavor, but it doesn't involve the goblin! When the web-slinger arrives at an abandoned warehouse in Brooklyn, he starts cleaning up the riff-raff inside! But Spider-Man's purge of the bad guys is interrupted by Frog-Man! Oh no, what is Eugene doing here? The novice superhero is just trying to help! But as usual he does more harm than good! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Thunderball. (Note: Frog-Man previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 131.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "And He Strikes Like a Thunderball" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin. Much to his chagrin, the web-slinger's journey to Long Island has not uncovered the Hobgoblin; but instead an Asgardian-powered super-villain! Thunderball! Wow, one of the members on the Wrecking Crew! With the Wrecker's crowbar and his own ball & chain, the mighty Thunderball takes dead aim on the wall-crawler! But the quick-thinking Spider-Man jumps inside a LILCO substation and sets a high voltage trap! Can the web-slinger give Thunderball the shock of his life? Second story: "The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Terry Austin (finishes). One of the most cherished stories in the annals of the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger visits a terminally ill leukemia patient to make his wish come true! Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Flashback cameos by Aunt May and Uncle Ben. (Notes: Thunderball previously appeared in Iron Man 171. The second story was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: The Very Best of Spider-Man.) Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "Secrets!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finishes). Cover by John Byrne. A mysterious individual is blackmailing the movers and shakers of New York City! And the group of victims includes Harry Osborn and J. Jonah Jameson! At the prestigious century club in Manhattan, the distinguished businessmen assemble to meet their tormentor...the Hobgoblin! The goblin plans to make his prey squirm in their seats! But there happens to be two other men relaxing at the club this afternoon...Mr. Wilson Fisk and Mr. Peter Parker! Perhaps better known as the Kingpin and the Amazing Spider-Man! Wow, is a three-way throw down about to erupt? Retelling of the Green Goblins origin. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameos by Norman Osborn and the Scorpion. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in the 1992 trade paperback: The Origin of the Hobgoblin; and the 2011 trade paperback also titled: The Origin of the Hobgoblin.) Private Notes: Hobgoblin Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "Confessions!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. The web-slinger's one-man war vs. the Hobgoblin continues! The amazing one privately contacts all the businessmen being extorted (by the goblin) in hopes of getting a lead on the super-villain's whereabouts! But eventually Spider-Man locates the Hobgoblin the old-fashioned way...with a spider tracer! In the Big Apple's Warehouse District, the wall-crawler comes face to face with his startled foe! Can the web-slinger score a quick victory and end the menace of the new goblin? Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson decides it's time to confess his involvement in the development of the Scorpion. The Daily Bugle's publisher prepares to take his mea culpa...in the pages of his own newspaper. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Roderick Kingsley. Flashback cameo by the Kingpin. (Notes: This issue completes the sensational 2-year Stern-Romita Jr. run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. A magnificent collection of issues featuring the Black Cat, Foolkiller, Juggernaut, Cobra, and the Vulture; and of course highlighted by the creation of the Hobgoblin.) Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Endings!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson. After a pumpkin bomb sets his hideout ablaze, the furious Hobgoblin drives away in his battle van! But unbeknownst to the goblin, the web-slinger is holding on for dear life underneath! When Spider-Man crawls inside...the ferocious fight begins! As the Hobgoblin and the wall-crawler trade blows, the battle van careens into the Hudson River! Is the Hobgoblin going to sleep with the fishes? Only time will tell. Several hours later Spider-Man is drawn towards a mammoth citadel in Central Park...and then suddenly disappears! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns briefly in Amazing Spiderman 255. Tom DeFalco begins his 3-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title. Likewise Ron Frenz begins his 3-year run as the primary penciler. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series (where the web-slinger appears next). This three-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 259, 260, and 261.) Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "With Great Power..." Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Rick Leonardi and Joe Rubinstein. New York's finest retrieve the Hobgoblin's battle van from the bottom of the Hudson River! Nearby the web-slinger cautiously watches the recovery operation with a keen interest! And as it turns out someone else does too! Jack O'Lantern! While the van is being transported through Manhattan, Jack's lackeys steal it! But thanks to a spider tracer, the wall-crawler knows where it is! When Spidey attempts to repo the van, the lantern gets lit! And the Spectacular Spider-Man and Jack O'Lantern let the sparks fly again! Third appearance of Jack O'Lantern. Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Aunt May. (Notes: Jack O'Lantern previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 56. The letters page includes a letter from Stan Lee (along with many other letters) praising the "Kid Who Collects Spider-Man" story in Amazing Spider-Man 248.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. "Even a Ghost Can Fear the Night!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The international jewel thief extraordinaire known as the Black Fox breaks into an upscale Manhattan apartment! But regrettably for the aging burglar, the residents of the apartment are none other than the Red Ghost and his Super Apes! After capturing the would-be thief, the Soviet super-villain decides to put the fox to work for himself! When the Black Fox (with the Super Apes in tow) burglarizes a local jewelry store, he encounters another problem...the Amazing Spider-Man! Can Spidey juggle one fox, one ghost, and a trio of apes? Meanwhile, the web-slinger's new black (symbiote) costume begins acting strangely while its wall-crawling host is asleep! First appearance of the Black Fox. Cameo appearance by the Hobgoblin. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, and Jack O'Lantern. (Notes: The Red Ghost returns in Quasar 6. The Black Fox appears again in Amazing Spider-Man 265.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "Introducing...Puma!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of Puma. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Rose is tired of the web-slinger interfering in his criminal activities! So the underworld boss brings in an assassin from the American Southwest! Puma! Spidey doesn't much about Puma (aka Thomas Fireheart), but he will...very soon! In the meantime the black symbiote costume keeps Peter Parker up past his bedtime...and then some! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Joe Robertson. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 270 & 271.) Cover price $0.75.

Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "Beware the Claws of Puma!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. On a Manhattan rooftop, Puma lines up the wounded wall-crawler for the kill shot, but the Black Cat intervenes at the last possible moment! With a brilliant display of her powers, the cat fights off Puma! And helps the web-slinger limp back to his apartment! After Felicia leaves Peter's pad, Mary Jane walks through the door! And then Puma smashes through the window! Wow, how is Peter going to save Mary Jane much less himself from the wrath of Puma? And so much for the whole secret identity bit! Everything is coming apart at the seams for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man (including his new costume)! Cameo appearances by the Rose, Kingpin, and Arranger. (Note: In this issue Mary Jane tells Peter that she knows...he is the Amazing Spider-Man.) Cover price $0.75.