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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 125 FN- 5.5

Water spotting.

"Wolfhunt!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. At the break of dawn the fight between the Man-Wolf and Spider-Man comes to an inconclusive end! As the lupine creature flees the sunlight and the wounded wall-crawler limps home! Later that afternoon J. Jonah Jameson pays a visit to his son fearing the worst! Sadly John Jameson tells his father about the moonstone he found on his last lunar mission. And unfortunately before Jonah can get him help...the sun sets, the moon rises, and the Man-Wolf lives again! Can the amazing one save Jonah, Kristine, and himself from the madness of John's savage alter ego? Or will they all be thrown to the (man) wolves? Origin of the Man-Wolf. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Man-Wolf appears next in the first issue of Giant-Size Super-Heroes (1974). The letters page includes an essay by the editorial staff explaining the rationale for Gwen Stacy's death. This issue begins Ross Andru's 5-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 102.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 126 FN/VF 7.0

"The Kangaroo Bounces Back!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. Peter's aloof behavior draws concern from Mary Jane and Flash at ESU. Nearby Spider-Man encounters a few shadowy figures claiming to be people they're not! Why is the Kangaroo searching for the web-slinger? And what maniacal plans have Dr. Jonas Harrow and the Kangaroo launched into action? Spider-Man fights the Kangaroo at the Hudson Nuclear Laboratories! Meanwhile, Harry Osborn accepts his family's legacy and assumes the mantle of the Green Goblin! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Professor Miles Warren, J. Jonah Jameson, John Jameson, Kristine Saunders, and the Human Torch. (Notes: The Kangaroo previously appeared in Amazing Spiderman 81. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 103.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 128 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4308785013

Cover by John Romita Sr. The Vulture Hangs High!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Spider-Man uses his last reserve of webbing after being dropped from the sky by the (third) Vulture!; After narrowly avoiding death, Spidey returns to ESUs campus to uncover the motives behind an innocent womans death; In a twisted web of mistaken identities, will Spider-Man solve this murder mystery before theres a second victim? Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 105. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 129 VG+ 4.5

First appearances of the Punisher and the Jackal in "The Punisher Strikes Twice!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. One of the landmark issues of the bronze age! The Punisher, the legendary gun-toting vigilante, makes his first appearance in the Marvel Universe! And his first target...is none other than your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! But before Frank Castle can locate the web-slinger, he needs directions from a mysterious new super-villain called the Jackal! Once the dastardly Jackal tells the sharpshooting anti-hero where to find the wall-crawler, the inaugural battle between the Punisher and the Amazing Spider-Man erupts! The first of many classic confrontations! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 134 (cameo) and 135. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 106 and again in Marvel Tales 209.) 32 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 131 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4308785016

"My Uncle...My Enemy?" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. In an unbelievable development, Aunt May is about to marry Dr. Octopus! What?! The wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Westchester to crash the wedding! But that won't be necessary, because Hammerhead rends it asunder all by himself! In the chaos that ensues, Doc Ock and Aunt May flee via helicopter to a small Canadian island...that happens to be home to a nuclear power plant! Also during the mêlée, the quick-thinking web-slinger hitches a ride on Hammerhead's chopper! Eventually all parties arrive north of the border and the final free-for-all begins...right next to the atomic reactor! Oh my, what a disastrous mix! How is the wall-crawler going to prevent a nuclear meltdown much less save his dear Aunt May? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Hammerhead and Dr. Octopus continue their vendetta against each other and the web-slinger in Amazing Spider-Man 157. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #34 Mr. Fantastic by Jack Kirby. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 108.) 32 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 134 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4308785019

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Tarantula, plus cameos by the Punisher, Doctor Octopus, and the Molten Man in Danger Is a Man Named...Tarantula, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Peter takes a day of leisure to go on a cruise with MJ, Flash, and Liz Allan; While onboard, a masked mercenary attacks!; Harry Osborn discovers Peters greatest secret! Letter to the editor from Ralph Macchio. The leters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 3 (Conan the Barbarian). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 111 and 210. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 134 FN+ 6.5

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Tarantula, plus cameos by the Punisher, Doctor Octopus, and the Molten Man in Danger Is a Man Named...Tarantula, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Peter takes a day of leisure to go on a cruise with MJ, Flash, and Liz Allan; While onboard, a masked mercenary attacks!; Harry Osborn discovers Peters greatest secret! Letter to the editor from Ralph Macchio. The leters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 3 (Conan the Barbarian). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 111 and 210. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 134 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Tarantula, plus cameos by the Punisher, Doctor Octopus, and the Molten Man in Danger Is a Man Named...Tarantula, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Peter takes a day of leisure to go on a cruise with MJ, Flash, and Liz Allan; While onboard, a masked mercenary attacks!; Harry Osborn discovers Peters greatest secret! Letter to the editor from Ralph Macchio. The leters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 3 (Conan the Barbarian). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 111 and 210. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 135 FN/VF 7.0

Cover by John Romita Sr. Second full appearance of the Punisher in "Shoot-Out in Central Park," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man finds himself in a shoot-out with Tarantula and Punisher after saving a cruise ship from hijacking; Peters friends grow suspicious about his double identity; Harry Osborn discovers Peters spider suit! Letter to the editor from Steve Saffel. The letters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 4: Thing (of the Fantastic Four). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 112 and 211. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 135 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4482211007

Cover by John Romita Sr. Second full appearance of the Punisher in "Shoot-Out in Central Park," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man finds himself in a shoot-out with Tarantula and Punisher after saving a cruise ship from hijacking; Peters friends grow suspicious about his double identity; Harry Osborn discovers Peters spider suit! Letter to the editor from Steve Saffel. The letters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 4: Thing (of the Fantastic Four). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 112 and 211. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 135 FN+ 6.5

Cover by John Romita Sr. Second full appearance of the Punisher in "Shoot-Out in Central Park," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man finds himself in a shoot-out with Tarantula and Punisher after saving a cruise ship from hijacking; Peters friends grow suspicious about his double identity; Harry Osborn discovers Peters spider suit! Letter to the editor from Steve Saffel. The letters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 4: Thing (of the Fantastic Four). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 112 and 211. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 136 VF- 7.5

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Harry Osborn as the new Green Goblin in "The Green Goblin Lives Again," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; After a fulfilling Sunday together, Peter and MJ decide to spend a quiet evening at his and Harrys apartment; But as Peter opens the door, an explosion is set off!; Who has rigged Peters apartment?; And is his secret identity as Spider-Man a secret no longer? The letters page has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 95: Mole Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 113. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 136 FN- 5.5

Glue on interior cover.

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Harry Osborn as the new Green Goblin in "The Green Goblin Lives Again," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; After a fulfilling Sunday together, Peter and MJ decide to spend a quiet evening at his and Harrys apartment; But as Peter opens the door, an explosion is set off!; Who has rigged Peters apartment?; And is his secret identity as Spider-Man a secret no longer? The letters page has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 95: Mole Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 113. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 137 VF 8.0

Cover by Gil Kane. Harry Osborn's second appearance as the Green Goblin in Death Trap Times Three, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Green Goblin attacks a truck carrying radioactive materials; What is the villains end goal with this dangerous bounty?; Plus, Peters friends and family rally to MJs side after she is injured by an explosive; Green Goblin makes Spider-Man choose between saving his friends, or Aunt May! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 114. Letter to the editor from writer Charles Hoffman. The letters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 99. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 137 VF 8.0

Cover by Gil Kane. Harry Osborn's second appearance as the Green Goblin in Death Trap Times Three, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Green Goblin attacks a truck carrying radioactive materials; What is the villains end goal with this dangerous bounty?; Plus, Peters friends and family rally to MJs side after she is injured by an explosive; Green Goblin makes Spider-Man choose between saving his friends, or Aunt May! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 114. Letter to the editor from writer Charles Hoffman. The letters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 99. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 137 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4340702002

Cover by Gil Kane. Harry Osborn's second appearance as the Green Goblin in Death Trap Times Three, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Green Goblin attacks a truck carrying radioactive materials; What is the villains end goal with this dangerous bounty?; Plus, Peters friends and family rally to MJs side after she is injured by an explosive; Green Goblin makes Spider-Man choose between saving his friends, or Aunt May! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 114. Letter to the editor from writer Charles Hoffman. The letters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 99. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 137 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Gil Kane. Harry Osborn's second appearance as the Green Goblin in Death Trap Times Three, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Green Goblin attacks a truck carrying radioactive materials; What is the villains end goal with this dangerous bounty?; Plus, Peters friends and family rally to MJs side after she is injured by an explosive; Green Goblin makes Spider-Man choose between saving his friends, or Aunt May! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 114. Letter to the editor from writer Charles Hoffman. The letters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 99. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 137 FN 6.0

Water spotting.

Cover by Gil Kane. Harry Osborn's second appearance as the Green Goblin in Death Trap Times Three, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Green Goblin attacks a truck carrying radioactive materials; What is the villains end goal with this dangerous bounty?; Plus, Peters friends and family rally to MJs side after she is injured by an explosive; Green Goblin makes Spider-Man choose between saving his friends, or Aunt May! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 114. Letter to the editor from writer Charles Hoffman. The letters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 99. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 138 VF- 7.5

"Madness Means...the Mindworm!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). The web-slinger's unbelievable ordeal with the Green Goblin is over. But Aunt May's nephew needs a new place to live after his apartment was destroyed! To that end Peter makes a phone call to his old high school rival: Flash Thompson! And surprisingly Flash has extra space in his Far Rockaway apartment! So the wondrous wall-crawler is on his way to Long Island...and an unexpected rendezvous with the Mindworm! Keep your head on your shoulders Spidey! First appearance of the Mindworm. (Notes: The Mindworm returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 35. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) featuring Spider-Man. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #41 The Gladiator by John Romita Sr. and Frank Giacoia. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 115.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 140 VF 8.0

"...And One Will Fall" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The conniving Jackal lures the wall-crawler's alter-ego into an ambush at Washington Square! And then attaches a metal harness to his arm! The spectacular one's spider powers won't get him out of this jam! It's up to his brainpower! Later on though the web-slinger will call upon all of his speed, strength, and agility to declaw the Grizzly! Origin of the Grizzly. Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Flash Thompson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Glory Grant (first appearance). Flashback cameos by Liz Allan and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Grizzly returns many years later in Web of Spider-Man 58. This issue contains a full-page ad for the second issue of Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) featuring the Fantastic Four. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #75 Morbius by Pablo Marcos. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 117.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 141 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4514736010

First appearance of the second Mysterio (aka Danny Berkhart) in "The Man's Name Appears to Be...Mysterio!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man decides to take the Spider-Mobile for a spin! But after evading New York's Finest, he accidentally crashes into the Hudson River! Scratch one Spider-Mobile! The mist and fog tricked the web-slinger! The next day when the wall-crawler sees apparitions on his deadly foes including the Green Goblin, Dr. Octopus, and the Molten Man; he realizes that the Master of Illusion has returned! Can Spider-Man stop the madness...before he goes mad himself? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Professor Miles Warren. (Notes: The web-slinger previously battled the original Mysterio in Amazing Spider-Man 67. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #35 Killraven by Herb Trimpe and Frank Giacoia. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 118.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 145 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4308197006

"Gwen Stacy is Alive...and, Well...?!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Peter Parker's world has turned upside down! Gwen Stacy is alive! Aunt May is in the hospital! And the Scorpion is on the loose! After confronting Gwen and calling her an imposter, Peter rushes to the hospital to see his aunt! Fortunately, Aunt May's condition has stabilized; so the restless web-slinger can leave her side...and find the nearest super-villain to pound! Ironically, the deadly Scorpion is in the vicinity and looking for a good scrap too! At a nearby cement processing plant, both men get their wish! The Amazing Spider-Man vs. the sinister Scorpion! A terrific fight! Cameo appearances by Anna Watson, Ned Leeds, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by the Green Goblin (aka Norman Osborn). (Note: The plot crosses over with Marvel Team-Up 33). The Scorpion previously appeared in Captain America 152. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #100 Galactus by Jack Kirby. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 122. 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 146 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4308197007

"Scorpion...Where is thy Sting?" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by John Romita Sr., John Romita, Jr., Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and John Tartaglione. Cover by John Romita Sr. While Aunt May's nephew comes to grips with the return of Gwen Stacy (clone), the devious Jackal once more plots the wall-crawler's violent demise! And this time he uses the unsuspecting Scorpion as his pawn! The Scorpion thought he killed Spidey last issue, but once Mac Gargan learns the truth; he wants another shot! So the Jackal tells him to look in May Parker's hospital room! What a cruel thing to do! And as depicted on the dynamic cover, the Scorpion indeed pays Aunt May a visit! But the super-villain with a sting wasn't counting on a fighting mad web-slinger in the waiting room! The beleaguered Scorpion doesn't stand a chance! Elements of the story continue in Giant-Size Spider-Man 5. (Note: The Scorpion returns in Ms. Marvel (1977 1st series #1. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #67 Cyclops by George Tuska. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 123.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 147 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #2066241016

"The Tarantula is a Very Deadly Beast!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita Sr. Following his adventure in the Everglades (in Giant-Size Spider-Man 5), the wondrous wall-crawler returns to New York City! However everything is just as chaotic as when he left, thanks to the Gwen Stacy clone...and the Tarantula! The South American super-villain ambushes the spectacular one on the streets of Manhattan! And after a short skirmish, the Tarantula throws the web-slinger into a city bus! But this is no ordinary bus! For the driver is the Jackal...and the only passenger is Gwen Stacy! As for the bus' destination? Try the Brooklyn Bridge! Oh no, are the sins of the past coming back to haunt your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ned Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Flashback cameo by Ben Parker. (Note: The Tarantula previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 135. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #42 Man-Wolf by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 124.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 147 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4308197008

"The Tarantula is a Very Deadly Beast!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita Sr. Following his adventure in the Everglades (in Giant-Size Spider-Man 5), the wondrous wall-crawler returns to New York City! However everything is just as chaotic as when he left, thanks to the Gwen Stacy clone...and the Tarantula! The South American super-villain ambushes the spectacular one on the streets of Manhattan! And after a short skirmish, the Tarantula throws the web-slinger into a city bus! But this is no ordinary bus! For the driver is the Jackal...and the only passenger is Gwen Stacy! As for the bus' destination? Try the Brooklyn Bridge! Oh no, are the sins of the past coming back to haunt your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ned Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Flashback cameo by Ben Parker. (Note: The Tarantula previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 135. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #42 Man-Wolf by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 124.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 148 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4308197009

"Jackal, Jackal...Who's Got the Jackal?" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. As shown on the fateful cover, the Tarantula throws the shackled web-slinger off the top of the Brooklyn Bridge! Can the amazing one stop his freefall before slamming into the East River? If not, poor Spidey will sleep with the fishes and never learn the truth behind Gwen's return. Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, Ned Leeds finally connects the dots about the Gwen Stacy clone! Apparently Gwen once donated cell tissue samples in Professor Miles Warren's biology class at Empire State University! Hmmm, has the good professor been playing god in his spare time? All will be revealed next issue! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameos by Anthony Serba and Gwen Stacy. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from Eclipse comics publisher Dean Mullaney. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 125.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 148 VG/FN 5.0

"Jackal, Jackal...Who's Got the Jackal?" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. As shown on the fateful cover, the Tarantula throws the shackled web-slinger off the top of the Brooklyn Bridge! Can the amazing one stop his freefall before slamming into the East River? If not, poor Spidey will sleep with the fishes and never learn the truth behind Gwen's return. Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, Ned Leeds finally connects the dots about the Gwen Stacy clone! Apparently Gwen once donated cell tissue samples in Professor Miles Warren's biology class at Empire State University! Hmmm, has the good professor been playing god in his spare time? All will be revealed next issue! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameos by Anthony Serba and Gwen Stacy. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from Eclipse comics publisher Dean Mullaney. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 125.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 157 VF- 7.5

"The Ghost That Haunted Octopus!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita. Doc Ock returns to action! Thanks to the warmth and generosity of one May Parker! What?! Imagine the shock of her wall-crawling nephew when he walks into his aunt's home...and sees Dr. Octopus reclining on the sofa! Surprisingly Peter keeps his composure until the ghost of Hammerhead appears! And then all heck breaks loose! The six-armed doctor grabs May and takes off across town! The web-slinger follows while Hammerhead just simmers! Who knows what will happen next! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, and Liz Allan. Flashback cameos by Dr. Octopus and Hammerhead to explain the final moments of Amazing Spider-Man 131. (Notes: The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #94 Conan the Barbarian by Barry Windsor-Smith. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 134. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 158 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4308197019

"Hammerhead is Out!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. After surviving his free fall from the helicopter, the wondrous wall-crawler continues his pursuit of Dr. Octopus and Aunt May! The six-armed super-villain takes refuge at Brookhaven National Laboratory to draw Hammerhead's ghost into a deadly trap! But the sudden arrival of the web-slinger throws off Doc Ock's plan! Instead of destroying the ghost, Octopus' equipment returns Hammerhead to flesh and blood! And that sets the stage for the next issue's three-sided tussle: Doctor Octopus vs. Hammerhead vs. your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Glory Grant, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain America vs. the Red Skull. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 135. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 160 VF- 7.5

"My Killer, The Car!" Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. After a lengthy pit stop, the Spider-Mobile is back on the road! And zooming down the streets trying to run over Spider-Man! Whoa, why is Spidey's cool car doing that? Because the Terrible Tinkerer is behind the wheel! Can the web-slinger slam on the brakes and send his Spider-Mobile to the salvage yard? It's a hit and run! Cameo appearances by Toy, Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. First 30¢ issue. (Notes: The Terrible Tinkerer previously appeared way back in Amazing Spider-Man 2. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 162 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1497544012

"Let the Punisher Fit the Crime!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Nightcrawler and the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Ross Andru and John Romita. After a scuffle atop the Roosevelt Tramway; the Punisher, Nightcrawler, and Spider-Man come to a meeting of the minds! The trio realizes that none of them are the lethal sniper terrorizing the city! And they vow to catch the mysterious gunman before his next kill! Acting on a tip; the web-slinger, Punisher, and Nightcrawler converge on a street festival to smoke out the shooter! Can the heroes solve the killer's deadly puzzle? Or perhaps better stated...his Jigsaw puzzle? First appearances of Dr. Marla Madison and Jigsaw. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 174. Jigsaw returns in Amazing Spider-Man 188. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 215.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 162 FN- 5.5

"Let the Punisher Fit the Crime!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Nightcrawler and the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Ross Andru and John Romita. After a scuffle atop the Roosevelt Tramway; the Punisher, Nightcrawler, and Spider-Man come to a meeting of the minds! The trio realizes that none of them are the lethal sniper terrorizing the city! And they vow to catch the mysterious gunman before his next kill! Acting on a tip; the web-slinger, Punisher, and Nightcrawler converge on a street festival to smoke out the shooter! Can the heroes solve the killer's deadly puzzle? Or perhaps better stated...his Jigsaw puzzle? First appearances of Dr. Marla Madison and Jigsaw. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 174. Jigsaw returns in Amazing Spider-Man 188. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 215.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 163 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

5" Side Edge Crack

Label #4308197024

"All the Kingpin's Men!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Dave Cockrum and John Romita. At long last the Kingpin is back! And the fat crime boss needs a life! Actually a life force...to revive his comatose son Richard! To that end the Kingpin lures the web-slinger to a West Side warehouse for a one-on-one showdown! Is the wall-crawler ready to fight for his life (force)? Also in this issue, Peter's friends throw a surprise party for him to help furnish and decorate his Chelsea apartment. Cameo appearances by Richard Fisk, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mary Jane Watson, Liz Allan, Joe Robertson, and Glory Grant. (Notes: The Kingpin and the wall-crawler previously clashed in Amazing Spider-Man 85. The Kingpin formerly appeared in Captain America 146-148. The first issue of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man was also published this month. The letters page includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 168 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4488123002

"Murder on the Wind!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and John Romita. At the famous Rockefeller Center skating rink; the web-slinger, Will-O'-the-Wisp, and spider-slayer assemble for a tripartite throw down! Once the Wisp flees the scene, Spidey puts Jonah's spider-slayer on ice! Later that evening in Times Square under coercion from Dr. Jonah Harrow, Will-O'-the-Wisp attacks Spider-Man! If the Wisp doesn't kill the web-slinger, he will lose his life! If he does kill him, the Wisp will lose his humanity! Caught in a diabolical dilemma, what will the Wisp do with the wall-crawler's life hanging in the balance? A gut-wrenching conclusion! Cameo appearances by Dr. Marla Madison and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Dr. Jonas Harrow previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 126 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 206. Will-O'-the-Wisp returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 57.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 177 VF 8.0

"Goblin in the Middle" Part 2 of 5. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Joe Sinnott. After saving Flash Thompson from a deadly fall, the wall-crawler takes a break (from his pursuit of the goblin) to visit his dear aunt in the hospital. Fortunately, Aunt May seems to be doing much better! Later that night the web-slinger hears about an underworld meeting taking place at the World Trade Center! The amazing one swings over to the twin towers ready to bust up Silvermane's party, but the Green Goblin gets there first! Is the goblin going to clash or collude with Silvermane? Either way it spells trouble for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameos by Norman Osborn and Gwen Stacy. (Note: Silvermane formerly appeared in Daredevil 123.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 181 VF 8.0

"Flashback!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger's epic confrontation with the third Green Goblin is over. And now it's time for a walk down memory lane as the wondrous wall-crawler visits the grave of his departed Uncle Ben. Retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, and many other friends and foes. (Notes: This issue provides a comprehensive summary of the first 180 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series. A few months earlier a similar story was published in Fantastic Four 190 to summarize the FF's adventures to date.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 185 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

5" Side Edge Crack

Label #4308198021

"Spider, Spider, Burning Bright!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. The Spectacular Spider-Man is on fire in Chinatown! And hurtling towards the East River to save his life! Thankfully, the murky waters extinguish the flames and give the wall-crawler a chance to regroup! The following night the web-slinger returns to the Lower East Side to battle the White Dragon again! Will the way of the spider or the way of the (white) dragon prevail? Second story: At long last Peter Parker's graduation day from Empire State University is here! But Peter may want to check one more time with the registrars office...before walking across the stage! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and Aunt May. (Notes: The White Dragon appears next in Marvel Team-Up 144. This issue concludes Ross Andru's remarkable 5-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series -- highlighted by the original clone saga and the creations of the Punisher, Jackal, and Tarantula.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 188 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4308198024

"The Jigsaw is Up!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. After laying low for a few months, Jigsaw wants to return to a peaceful life of crime...by avoiding any and all super-heroes! So the disfigured hitman picks an easy target for his next caper: a midnight boat cruise around Manhattan! But poor Jigsaw doesn't know that a group of long-time friends have decided to take the boat ride too! Namely Flash, Sha Shan, Harry, Liz, Mary Jane, Betty, and Peter! Once Jigsaw grabs Harry and Liz at gunpoint, the wondrous wall-crawler swings into action! And Jigsaw's worst nightmare comes true: another clash with the Spectacular Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by John Jameson and Aunt May. (Notes: Jigsaw formerly appeared in Amazing Spiderman 162 and returns in the first issue of the Punisher Limited Series (1986). The letters page includes a lengthy letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 191 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4308199002

"Wanted for Murder: Spider-Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. The publisher of the Daily Bugle is in a state of rage following the presumed death of his son last issue! And J. Jonah Jameson puts all the blame on the amazing one! Determined to take aggressive action against the web-slinger, Jonah visits Professor Spencer Smythe and asks him to create another spider slayer! Ironically, Professor Smythe has one standing by all ready to go! But it's a trap for Jonah now...and the Spectacular Spider-Man later! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Dr. Marla Madison, and Joe Robertson. Last 35¢ issue. Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 192 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4347776008

"24 Hours Till Doomsday!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob McLeod. The dynamic cover says it all! J. Jonah Jameson and the Amazing Spider-Man handcuffed together to a bomb...that's set to explode in 24 hours! Wow, what a revoltin' development! But it's the master plan of the dying Spencer Smythe! With time of the essence, the web-slinger and Jonah visit Dr. Curt Connors; however neither the good doctor nor NYPD's bomb squad can defuse the explosive! And to make matters worse, the Fearsome Fly attacks the desperate duo during their trek across town! With the timer ticking towards zero, the wall-crawler and the Daily Bugle publisher return to Smythe's lab for one final attempt to save themselves! It's now or never for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Final appearance of Professor Spencer Smythe. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Flash Thompson, and Harry Osborn. First 40¢ issue. (Notes: The Fly formerly appeared in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 10. This story was reprinted in Amazing Spider-Man (2nd series) 20.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 192 VF+ 8.5

"24 Hours Till Doomsday!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob McLeod. The dynamic cover says it all! J. Jonah Jameson and the Amazing Spider-Man handcuffed together to a bomb...that's set to explode in 24 hours! Wow, what a revoltin' development! But it's the master plan of the dying Spencer Smythe! With time of the essence, the web-slinger and Jonah visit Dr. Curt Connors; however neither the good doctor nor NYPD's bomb squad can defuse the explosive! And to make matters worse, the Fearsome Fly attacks the desperate duo during their trek across town! With the timer ticking towards zero, the wall-crawler and the Daily Bugle publisher return to Smythe's lab for one final attempt to save themselves! It's now or never for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Final appearance of Professor Spencer Smythe. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Flash Thompson, and Harry Osborn. First 40¢ issue. (Notes: The Fly formerly appeared in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 10. This story was reprinted in Amazing Spider-Man (2nd series) 20.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 193D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2138877005

Direct Edition. "The Wings of the Fearsome Fly!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Bob McLeod. Peter Parker's life is a train wreck after surviving his recent 24-hour ordeal. In very short order Jonah fires him, Mary Jane dumps him, and Ned Leeds punches him! Oh my, where is a super-villain when Spidey really needs one? Fortunately, there is one flying around town for the web-slinger to vent his frustration upon: the Fearsome Fly! But when the wall-crawler and the Fly collide at Cleopatra's Needle, Spider-Man's day just gets worse. Meanwhile, the original burglar from Amazing Fantasy 15 is back...and still haunting (Aunt) May Parker. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, and Mysterio (in civilian clothes). (Notes: The Fly appears next in Spider-Woman 30. The plot briefly crosses over with Fantastic Four 207. Other than a cameo appearance in issue 201, Mary Jane Watson exits the Amazing Spider-Man series for the next 4 years.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 193N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4308199004

Newsstand Edition. "The Wings of the Fearsome Fly!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Bob McLeod. Peter Parker's life is a train wreck after surviving his recent 24-hour ordeal. In very short order Jonah fires him, Mary Jane dumps him, and Ned Leeds punches him! Oh my, where is a super-villain when Spidey really needs one? Fortunately, there is one flying around town for the web-slinger to vent his frustration upon: the Fearsome Fly! But when the wall-crawler and the Fly collide at Cleopatra's Needle, Spider-Man's day just gets worse. Meanwhile, the original burglar from Amazing Fantasy 15 is back...and still haunting (Aunt) May Parker. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, and Mysterio (in civilian clothes). (Notes: The Fly appears next in Spider-Woman 30. The plot briefly crosses over with Fantastic Four 207. Other than a cameo appearance in issue 201, Mary Jane Watson exits the Amazing Spider-Man series for the next 4 years.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 195N VF+ 8.5

Newsstand Edition. "Nine Lives of the Black Cat!" Part 2 of 2. Second appearance of the Black Cat. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and many hands (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Al Milgrom. The Black Cat successfully breaks her father out of prison! And leaves the Spectacular Spider-Man lying in the rubble with a broken arm! What a stroke of bad luck for the web-slinger! However the wondrous wall-crawler is undeterred! And despite his wounded wing, the amazing one tracks down the mischievous cat several hours later! Will Spidey and Felicia end their game of cat & mouse on a friendly note...or a fatal one? Meanwhile, a telegram arrives at Peter Parker's apartment...and with it devastating news for Aunt May's nephew. Brief origin of the Black Cat. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat returns in Amazing Spider-Man 204. The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 196N CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #4308199007

Newsstand Edition. "Requiem!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts), Frank Giacoia (finishes), and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Al Milgrom. With his world crashing down around him, the wall-crawler rushes to Restwell Nursing Home to see if his dear aunt is indeed dead. Sadly it appears so. A distraught Peter meets with the resident physician on staff, Dr. Ludwig Rinehart, to make final arrangements. The following day after a long talk with Joe Robertson, the web-slinger visits his childhood home in Queens and discovers it a shambles! And then he finally recalls who Dr. Ludwig Rinehart really is! Something is majorly amiss at Restwell Nursing Home! But before Spider-Man can solve the mystery, he must tend to an unscheduled appointment with a rather large NYC crime lord next issue! First appearance of Debra Whitman. Cameo appearances by Anna Watson, Flash Thompson, Sha Shan, Harry Osborn, and the Kingpin. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 198N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4526589006

Newsstand Edition. "Mysterio is Deadlier by the Dozen!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob McLeod. At last the web-slinger arrives at Restwell Nursing Home to investigate his aunt's "apparent" death! The spectacular one anticipates a hard-hitting clash with his old adversary, but the Master of Illusion is at the top of his game! Spidey can't lay a glove on Mysterio! Perception trumps reality for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Appearances by Dr. Marla Madison, J. Jonah Jameson, and the burglar. Flashback cameo by the second Mysterio (aka Danny Berkhart). (Notes: Spider-Man previously clashed with the original Mysterio in Amazing Spider-Man 66 & 67. The wall-crawler battled the second Mysterio in Amazing Spider-Man 141 & 142.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 198N VF/NM 9.0

Newsstand Edition. "Mysterio is Deadlier by the Dozen!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob McLeod. At last the web-slinger arrives at Restwell Nursing Home to investigate his aunt's "apparent" death! The spectacular one anticipates a hard-hitting clash with his old adversary, but the Master of Illusion is at the top of his game! Spidey can't lay a glove on Mysterio! Perception trumps reality for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Appearances by Dr. Marla Madison, J. Jonah Jameson, and the burglar. Flashback cameo by the second Mysterio (aka Danny Berkhart). (Notes: Spider-Man previously clashed with the original Mysterio in Amazing Spider-Man 66 & 67. The wall-crawler battled the second Mysterio in Amazing Spider-Man 141 & 142.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 200D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. "The Spider and the Burglar...A Sequel" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. It's the bicentennial issue of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the web-slinger is going back, all the way back, to the days of Amazing Fantasy 15 to once again confront the criminal that murdered his Uncle Ben! But this time Peter Parker will have to stop the killer without his spider powers! Given a second chance, can the wall-crawler right the wrongs from the past and save his beloved Aunt May? Emotions run at an all-time high for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Cameo appearance by Anna Watson. Final appearance of the burglar. Flashback cameo by Ben Parker. (Note: Stan Lee scripts the final page of the story.) Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 200N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4498061017

Newsstand Edition. "The Spider and the Burglar...A Sequel" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. It's the bicentennial issue of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the web-slinger is going back, all the way back, to the days of Amazing Fantasy 15 to once again confront the criminal that murdered his Uncle Ben! But this time Peter Parker will have to stop the killer without his spider powers! Given a second chance, can the wall-crawler right the wrongs from the past and save his beloved Aunt May? Emotions run at an all-time high for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Cameo appearance by Anna Watson. Final appearance of the burglar. Flashback cameo by Ben Parker. (Note: Stan Lee scripts the final page of the story.) Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 200N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4308199011

Newsstand Edition. "The Spider and the Burglar...A Sequel" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. It's the bicentennial issue of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the web-slinger is going back, all the way back, to the days of Amazing Fantasy 15 to once again confront the criminal that murdered his Uncle Ben! But this time Peter Parker will have to stop the killer without his spider powers! Given a second chance, can the wall-crawler right the wrongs from the past and save his beloved Aunt May? Emotions run at an all-time high for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Cameo appearance by Anna Watson. Final appearance of the burglar. Flashback cameo by Ben Parker. (Note: Stan Lee scripts the final page of the story.) Cover price $0.75.