Spider-Man comic books issue 78

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First appearance of the Prowler in "The Night of the Prowler!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. In order to make a name for himself, a down on his luck window washer named Hobie Brown becomes a super-villain. And using his own ideas and equipment, Hobie creates weapons and a costume -- and the Prowler is born! In the meantime, Peter Parker is also feeling downtrodden after seeing Gwen Stacy and Flash Thompson having coffee together. Later that evening, Peter stops by the Daily Bugle hoping for a payday advance. But instead he sees the Prowler stealing the Bugle's payroll bag! And suddenly it's the Prowler vs. Peter Parker...with J. Jonah Jameson standing by! Origin of the Prowler. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Joe Robertson, and Mindy Brown. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #59.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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Direct Edition. "The Long Goodbye!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. Peter Parker spends the day taking care of personal business in case he loses his upcoming fight with Dr. Octopus. He has lunch with old friends Flash Thompson and Harry Osborn, and then makes a special trip to Queens to visit Aunt May. Meanwhile back at the hospital, Captain DeWolff and her police officers are guarding the Black Cat until Spider-Man returns. With all the goodbyes said, the stage is now set for another great Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock showdown! Cameo appearances by the Punisher, Boomerang, and the Black Cat's mother (aka Lydia Hardy). (Notes: Due to Peter's decision in Amazing Spider-Man 243 to drop out of graduate school, this issue marks the final appearances of the ESU supporting cast (including Dr. Sloan and Marcy Kane) in the Spectacular Spider-Man title. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 377,302; average paid circulation 172,262.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "The Long Goodbye!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. Peter Parker spends the day taking care of personal business in case he loses his upcoming fight with Dr. Octopus. He has lunch with old friends Flash Thompson and Harry Osborn, and then makes a special trip to Queens to visit Aunt May. Meanwhile back at the hospital, Captain DeWolff and her police officers are guarding the Black Cat until Spider-Man returns. With all the goodbyes said, the stage is now set for another great Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock showdown! Cameo appearances by the Punisher, Boomerang, and the Black Cat's mother (aka Lydia Hardy). (Notes: Due to Peter's decision in Amazing Spider-Man 243 to drop out of graduate school, this issue marks the final appearances of the ESU supporting cast (including Dr. Sloan and Marcy Kane) in the Spectacular Spider-Man title. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 377,302; average paid circulation 172,262.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Eleonora Carlini. Cover by Leinil Yu. The Daughters of the Dragon are Spider-Mans trainers, and they are kicking his WEBBY BUTT! But is even their skill level enough for the mission that Beyond sends them on? Who is the new villain OBSIDIAN STAR and how will Misty and Colleen possibly take him down? Dont miss this pivotal issue! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Eleonora Carlini. Cover by Peach Momoko. The Daughters of the Dragon are Spider-Mans trainers, and they are kicking his WEBBY BUTT! But is even their skill level enough for the mission that Beyond sends them on? Who is the new villain OBSIDIAN STAR and how will Misty and Colleen possibly take him down? Dont miss this pivotal issue! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Sara Pichelli. Cover by Arthur Adams. Ben Reillys second real outing as Spider-Man pits him against MORBIUS, and it DOES NOT GO WELL! The full support of Beyond gets tested as Morbius puts the hurt on Spidey in a big way. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Sara Pichelli. Cover by Rob Liefeld. Ben Reillys second real outing as Spider-Man pits him against MORBIUS, and it DOES NOT GO WELL! The full support of Beyond gets tested as Morbius puts the hurt on Spidey in a big way. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Sara Pichelli. Cover by Declan Shalvey. Ben Reillys second real outing as Spider-Man pits him against MORBIUS, and it DOES NOT GO WELL! The full support of Beyond gets tested as Morbius puts the hurt on Spidey in a big way. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Sara Pichelli. Ben Reillys second real outing as Spider-Man pits him against MORBIUS, and it DOES NOT GO WELL! The full support of Beyond gets tested as Morbius puts the hurt on Spidey in a big way. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Sara Pichelli. Ben Reillys second real outing as Spider-Man pits him against MORBIUS, and it DOES NOT GO WELL! The full support of Beyond gets tested as Morbius puts the hurt on Spidey in a big way. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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"The Love of a Woman" Part 2 of 4. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. At the end of last issue, Morbius took a bite of the wall-crawler! And now the amazing one is sick, but still determined to catch the ravenous villain! After resting at home for a few hours, the wobbly web-slinger heads back to the ESU campus! But this time his concerned wife follows him! Once there Morbius quickly attacks and subdues the ailing wall-crawler! And that leaves Mary Jane to face the vicious Living Vampire all by herself! Oh no! How will MJ survive? Cameo appearances by Betty Brant and Flash Thompson. Flashback cameos by Venom, Carnage, Doc Ock, and the Green Goblin. (Notes: This unique story is told entirely from Mary Jane's point of view. This issue includes a 3-page update (by Scott Lobdell) on the happenings in the Heroes Reborn Universe.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"Toast of the Town" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Story by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. The web-slinger has two daunting challenges to face in this issue. First, he must rescue Anna and the four Morlocks trapped in the flooding sub-basement of the Poseidon Hotel; and second, climb back to the burning main floor and do battle against Firebrand! Fortunately, Cloak and Dagger arrive on the scene to help Spider-Man. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by MARK BAGLEY. Stand-Alone Story! In the aftermath of their nasty breakup, Peter and MJ must deal with the difficulties of still being in the same classes with friends who are only too helpful in attempting to heal their friends' wounds. Plus, the introduction of a new character into the Ult. Spideyverse?Mark Raxton?friend or foe? 32 PGS./T+ Suggested for Teens and Up ...$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Long Goodbye!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. Peter Parker spends the day taking care of personal business in case he loses his upcoming fight with Dr. Octopus. He has lunch with old friends Flash Thompson and Harry Osborn, and then makes a special trip to Queens to visit Aunt May. Meanwhile back at the hospital, Captain DeWolff and her police officers are guarding the Black Cat until Spider-Man returns. With all the goodbyes said, the stage is now set for another great Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock showdown! Cameo appearances by the Punisher, Boomerang, and the Black Cat's mother (aka Lydia Hardy). (Notes: Due to Peter's decision in Amazing Spider-Man 243 to drop out of graduate school, this issue marks the final appearances of the ESU supporting cast (including Dr. Sloan and Marcy Kane) in the Spectacular Spider-Man title. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 377,302; average paid circulation 172,262.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "The Long Goodbye!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. Peter Parker spends the day taking care of personal business in case he loses his upcoming fight with Dr. Octopus. He has lunch with old friends Flash Thompson and Harry Osborn, and then makes a special trip to Queens to visit Aunt May. Meanwhile back at the hospital, Captain DeWolff and her police officers are guarding the Black Cat until Spider-Man returns. With all the goodbyes said, the stage is now set for another great Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock showdown! Cameo appearances by the Punisher, Boomerang, and the Black Cat's mother (aka Lydia Hardy). (Notes: Due to Peter's decision in Amazing Spider-Man 243 to drop out of graduate school, this issue marks the final appearances of the ESU supporting cast (including Dr. Sloan and Marcy Kane) in the Spectacular Spider-Man title. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant - #78 is the final issue of this series to receive the Mark Jewelers insert. The July 1991 inserts are considered to scarcer.

"Toast of the Town" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Story by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. The web-slinger has two daunting challenges to face in this issue. First, he must rescue Anna and the four Morlocks trapped in the flooding sub-basement of the Poseidon Hotel; and second, climb back to the burning main floor and do battle against Firebrand! Fortunately, Cloak and Dagger arrive on the scene to help Spider-Man. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. The Night of the Prowler!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Peter tries to see Gwen only to find that she is (apparently) on a date with Flash; Hobie approaches his boss with ideas for new safety devices for his job as window-washer, only to be rebuffed; He implements them in private, adds a cloak and a mask, and thus creates The Prowler; Hobie plans to rob a newspaper as the Prowler then return the money as Hobie, making himself a hero; Naturally Peter (as Peter) discovers the Prowler in the act and J Jonah discovers Peter in front of an empty safe. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 59. 36 pgs., full color.

Danish reprint series pulling Spider-Man stories from a variety of marvel publications. This issue reprints material from Amazing Spider-Man #298-299. 52 Pages, Full Color, Danish Language.