Spider-man comic books

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Beetle and the Badge!" Script by Elliot Maggin. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Marie Severin and Sal Buscema. In a surprising twist, the Beetle breaks into a police station! What does Spider-Man's long-time foe want to steal from the precinct? However once inside, the Beetle runs into super cop Joey Macone and the web-slinger! 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Angel (of the Champions and the original X-Men) guest stars in "Whatever Happened to the Iceman?" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Dave Hunt. Brief appearance by the Champions (Ghost Rider, Iceman, the Black Widow, and Hercules). John Byrne/Joe Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "My Friend, My Foe!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Angel and Iceman. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by David Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane. In the city of angels, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Angel battle the brainwashed Iceman! Can the duo bring Bobby Drake to his senses before someone gets killed? Meanwhile at Empire State University, Flash and Sha Shan get back together, while Hector Ayala (aka the White Tiger) meets Holly Gillis. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Again, the Enforcers!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ernie Chan. The Enforcers (last seen in Marvel Team-Up 40) are back! Fancy Dan and Montana along with the new Ox set a trap for the web-slinger at the Coffee Bean Café near the ESU campus! The villainous trio takes several students hostage including Flash Thompson, Sha Shan, and Hector Ayala! When the web-slinger busts through the skylight, an awesome battle erupts! Cameo appearances by Lightmaster and Razorback. (Note: The letters page includes a special article taken from the Wichita Eagle in which the newspaper tells its readers that the daily Spider-Man comic strip will be returning to the paper after a one-week hiatus. A 3-panel strip with art by John Romita is also included.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Lightmaster guest stars in "Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. Ernie Chan cover. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Still Crazy After All These Years" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Keith Pollard and Terry Austin. The Scorpion (last seen in Ms. Marvel 2) is back, and he's still consumed by hatred for J. Jonah Jameson! This time in his quest for vengeance, Mac Gargan (aka the Scorpion) attacks the Daily Bugle Building in broad daylight! But fortunately for Jonah, Peter Parker happens to be in the building looking for a photo assignment. It's another great Spidey vs. Scorpion showdown! Also in this issue, Mary Jane further explains to Peter why she turned down his marriage proposal in Amazing Spider-Man 183. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 1987 as a Marvel Comics Mini Comic.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Moon Knight guest-stars in "By the Light of the Silvery Moon Knight!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Mike Zeck, inks by Bruce D. Patterson. Cyclone cameo. Dave Cockrum/Joe Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Guess Who's Buried in Grant's Tomb!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Moon Knight. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. The Cyclone is working for Big M and the Maggia now and looking for payback against the web-slinger after going down to defeat in Amazing Spider-Man 144. However, the wall-crawler has an ally, Moon Knight, to help him fight the Cyclone! The final battle takes place at Grant's Tomb in Morningside Heights! Cameo appearance by Big M. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Spider-Man Night Fever" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils and Inks by Frank Springer. It's 1978 in New York City and disco music is king! After coming up one class short of graduating from college in Amazing Spider-Man 185, Peter Parker joins his friends for a night of dancing at the Beyond Forever Disco! While Peter, Betty, Mary Jane, Flash, Harry, and Liz are grooving on the dance floor, the Hypno-Hustler makes his move! If the web-slinger can avoid the shimmering disco ball and the dangerous back-up singers, he might have a chance of stayin' alive vs. the Hypno-Hustler! A fun story from a unique era of American music. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Carrion, My Wayward Son!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Bruce Patterson. The Maggia and Big M break into the Citicorp Center with their new powerful weapon...the Tri-Man! The web-slinger happens to be close by and swings into the bank to stop the robbery. However, the wall-crawler is not prepared to battle both the Tri-Man and the Masked Marauder in close quarters! Can the Spectacular Spider-Man stave off the Tri-Man and dodge Big M's opti-blasts at the same time? Meanwhile, the White Tiger (aka Hector Ayala) clashes with a street gang in South Bronx, and a new ghastly villain reveals his hatred for Spider-Man. First appearance of Carrion. (Notes: This issue begins a seven-issue run in the Spectacular Spider-Man series that features the best stories in the early years of the title. This issue also includes a full page ad for the Korvac saga taking place in the Avengers series. Art by George Perez.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 1st Printing. "Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory" Guest-starring Daredevil. First printing. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. The Amazing Spider-Man is in very bad shape after being injured and blinded by the Masked Marauder during their battle at the Citicorp bank. If the web-slinger is going to have any hope of stopping Big M, he must have help. Maybe the Man Without Fear can lend a hand! Meanwhile, Mary Jane Watson and Betty Brant Leeds stop by Peter's apartment to visit him; however, Peter is not home...but Carrion is! Cameo appearance by the White Tiger. This is the original printing (a 1993 video game promo facsimilie reprint was also made, but the differences between the original and the reprint are easily apparent). 32 pages. NOTE: 1993 JC Penney reprint exists. It can be identified by having the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" printed in the UPC box. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Blind Leading The Blind" Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Frank Miller (1st work on Daredevil). Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. One of the classic issues of the bronze age. Two blind super-heroes are on the trail of the Masked Marauder and the Tri-Man! Can Daredevil lead Spider-Man to the secret lair of the Maggia? The Man Without Fear and the web-slinger must hurry, because the Masked Marauder is set to launch his atomic bombdroid to destroy the city! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Carrion. (Notes: This issue includes a one-page retelling of Daredevil's origin. This issue was reprinted in 1984 in Spider-Man and Daredevil 1, and again in 1994 in The Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Secret as the Grave!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob Layton. Carrion has charged Spider-Man with the murders of both Gwen Stacy and Professor Miles Warren! What is Carrion's connection to the people from Peter Parker's past? Now in the ESU campus gymnasium, the wall-crawler and the White Tiger will fight together against the evil of Carrion! First 40¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Till Death Do Us Part!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. It's the cataclysmic conclusion to the Carrion storyline that began seven issues ago! Carrion, the clone of Professor Miles Warren, and the Amazing Spider-Man have returned to the place where it all began: Professor Warren's secret laboratory on the ESU campus. Can the wall-crawler and the White Tiger end the threat of Carrion forever? Or will the deathly villain's plan succeed? (Note: The next incarnation of Carrion appears in Spectacular Spider-Man 149.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "A Zoo Story" Part 1 of 3. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Bob Layton. A new era begins for Peter Parker as he enrolls in graduate school at Empire State University and also works as a teaching assistant for the science department. Peter's first assignment is to attend Dr. Curt Connors' lecture at the Bronx Zoo. Dr. Connors has been behaving rather strangely in recent days. Does this mean the Lizard is going to make an appearance? Not quite. First appearances of Marcy Kane and Dr. Morris Sloan. (Note: This issue contains a full page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Thing vs. Torgo.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Night of the Iguana!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is up to his neck in reptiles at the Bronx Zoo! A new villain, the Iguana, is leading the reptilian revolt, and next plans to kidnap Curt Connors' wife and son! Can the web-slinger foil the plans of the Iguana? And when is the Lizard going to show up? 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Curse of the Living Vampire!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Chic Stone. Cover by Al Milgrom. Following the events of Amazing Spider-Man 200, Peter Parker tries to get his life back to normal, while Aunt May recuperates at the Restwell Nursing Home. Peter and his fellow ESU graduate students attend a costume party at Chip Martin's house, but a bloodthirsty vampire crashes the party! Morbius is on the prowl once again, and headed for another showdown with Spider-Man! Meanwhile, during the wall-crawler's battle with the living vampire, Chip Martin undergoes a strange psychological transformation. Cameo appearances by Electro and Mary Jane Watson. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of Rom Spaceknight.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Scourge of the Schizoid-Man!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by John Romita, Jr. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Jerry Bingham and Joe Rubinstein. Dr. Curt Connors warns Spider-Man that he was not properly shielded when he donned the enervator back in issue 34. The web-slinger believes that he is okay and sets out to find Chip Martin, the Schizoid-Man! A furious wall-crawler battles the Schizoid-Man on the ESU campus with a shocking ending to the fight! Cameo appearance by the Frightful Four. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Terrible Turnabout!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Frank Springer. Inks by Richard Villamonte. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Rubinstein. In a stunning turn of events, the Amazing Spider-Man has been transformed into the Spider-Lizard! Dr. Curt Connors is going to do everything he can to help the web-slinger, but will it be enough? New York's finest battle the Spider-Lizard and force the confused creature into the sewer system. And that's where Dr. Connors makes his final stand! Meanwhile, Electro joins the Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster to complete the new Frightful Four. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 424,891; average paid circulation 219,169.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Give Me Liberty of Give Me Death!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Mike Zeck and Joe Rubinstein. Peter Parker is enjoying a boat cruise along the Hudson River with his fellow graduate students, when suddenly a flaming message appears in the sky summoning the Spectacular Spider-Man to the Statue of Liberty. The web-slinger thinks the message is from the Human Torch, but that assumption might just prove to be deadly! When the wall-crawler reaches Lady Liberty's torch, he doesn't find Johnny Storm; however, he does find the Frightful Four! The odds do not look good for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Fantastic Four 218. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback "Fantastic Four Spider-Man Classic.") 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Pretty Poison" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. A new villain, Madam Belladonna, introduces the web-slinger to the dark side of the fashion industry! Why does the mysterious Belladonna want revenge against the sleazy clothing designer Roderick Kingsley? First appearances of Madam Belladonna (aka Narda Ravanna) and Roderick Kingsley. (Note: With this issue Roger Stern begins his two-year run as the writer for the Spectacular Spider-Man series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Vengeance Gambit!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by Marv Wolfman and Steve Leialoha. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Steve Leialoha (layouts) and Alan Gordon (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Rubinstein. Since the Kingpin retired from organized crime in Amazing Spider-Man 197, various ganglords have tried to take control of New York's mobs. But now one of the web-slinger's old foes makes his own push to be the top crime boss in Manhattan! What's his strategy? Simple, kill the other candidates for the job...and perhaps even the score with the wall-crawler along the way! Cameo appearance by the Vulture. 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Deadly is the Cobra!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. The Cobra (last seen in Daredevil 154) escapes from Ryker's Island prison and goes on another high-dollar crime spree! Spider-Man's first battle against the Cobra takes place across the rooftops of Manhattan! Cameo appearance by Mr. Hyde. First 50¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Double Defeat!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Marie Severin. Inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Frank Miller and Al Milgrom. The fashion war between Belladonna and Roderick Kingsley is reaching its climax, and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the middle! Add the new Prowler to the mix and the web-slinger really has his hands full! Can the wall-crawler solve the mystery of Belladonna? (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 424,891; average paid circulation 219,169.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Enter: The Smuggler!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Jim Mooney (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob McLeod. The wall-crawler busts up a smuggling operation led by the former Power Man (aka Erik Josten), who is now calling himself the Smuggler. Also in this issue, Aunt May tells Peter that she is getting engaged. Back up story: "The White Tiger" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Denys Cowan. Inks by Jim Mooney. The parents and sister of Hector Ayala (aka the White Tiger) have been murdered. And now the White Tiger is out for blood! Origin of the White Tiger. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Aliens and Illusions!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Marie Severin (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Joe Rubinstein. The Master of Illusions is still after the lost treasure of gangster Dutch Mallone! Mysterio takes Peter Parker captive to learn the secrets of the missing treasure, but since Peter won't talk, Mysterio and his henchmen kidnap Debra Whitman too! The Amazing Spider-Man battles Mysterio one more time...with a small assist from Debra! Back up story: "The Menace of Gideon Mace!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Denys Cowan. Inks by Dave Humphrys. It's a savage battle between the White Tiger and Gideon Mace as Hector Ayala seeks to avenge his family! (Note: This issue includes a great full-page ad by Frank Miller for the Doctor Strange series. At one time Roger Stern and Frank Miller were supposed to team up on the title, however, another artist ended up penciling the series. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Day of the Hero Killers!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Frank Miller and Bob Wiacek. The White Tiger (aka Hector Ayala) lies near death after being shot and dumped on the sidewalk outside the Daily Bugle Building. Now it's up to the Spectacular Spider-Man to bring his friend's vicious assailant to justice! The web-slinger wages a life and death struggle against Gideon Mace at the eastside armory! Will good triumph over evil? 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Toys of the Terrible Tinkerer" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Al Milgrom. The wall-crawler renews acquaintances with the Terrible Tinkerer and his killer toys! Can your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man avoid the toy cannons, miniature soldiers, exploding jack-in-the-boxes, gun-toting dolls, and knife-wielding teddy bears? It's a fun battle for Spidey! (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 434,466; average paid circulation 211,327.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Spider-Man fights some samurai in "To Save the Smuggler!" Script by Roger Stern, plot and pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Jim Mooney. Frank Miller/Walt Simonson cover. Cover price $0.50.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Peril...and the Pumpkin?" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Jim Shooter (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob Wiacek. Second appearance of Jack O'Lantern (aka Jason Macendale). The evil terrorist, Jack O'Lantern, has taken the staff and patients at Bellevue Hospital hostage! And the hostage list includes Aunt May's fiancé, Nathan Lubensky! However, the wondrous wall-crawler is on the way; and Jack O'Lantern will soon be on the run! Meanwhile at Empire State University, Steve Hopkins' prank on Marcy Kane goes terribly wrong. Cameo appearances by Nitro and the Vulture. (Notes: Jack O'Lantern first appeared in Machine Man 19. Jason Macendale eventually became the Hobgoblin in Amazing Spider-Man 289. This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel Treasury Edition 28 "Superman and Spider-Man.") 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "These Wings Enslaved!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Jim Shooter (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller. J. Jonah Jameson hosts a high society party to celebrate Dr. Marla Madison's appointment as the Brand Corporation's new director of research. It's a wonderful evening for Jonah, until Killer Shrike crashes the party and abducts Marla! The web-slinger follows in hot pursuit and all roads lead to the Brand Corporation's special powers lab in New Jersey! The wall-crawler is ready to battle Killer Shrike, but is he ready for the return of Will-O'-the-Wisp? 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Ring Out the Old, Ring In the New!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. The Beetle forces the reluctant Ringer to fight the web-slinger! Will the wall-crawler defeat the Ringer in time for his dinner date with Debra Whitman? Cameo appearance by Greg Salinger (aka the Foolkiller). 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "I Want Spider-Man!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Jim Shooter (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Bob Wiacek. The master plan of the Beetle continues! Poor Martin Blank (last seen in Amazing Spider-Man 112) is down on his luck and believes that a rematch with the web-slinger can turnaround his fortunes. The Gibbon and Spider-Man battle once again and just as their rooftop clash is ending...the Beetle strikes! Cameo appearance by Greg Salinger. 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "By the Light of the Silvery Moonstone!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Ed Hannigan (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Joe Rubinstein. While web-slinging through the Empire State University campus, the wall-crawler notices a shadowy figure breaking into the laboratory of Dr. Curt Connors. It's Moonstone stealing the portable enervator! Spider-Man battles Moonstone for the enervator, and unfortunately one of Peter's friends, Marcy Kane, is caught in the crossfire! Last 50¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Gold Fever!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Ed Hannigan (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). The Maggia hires the Gold Bug to steal gold bullion from the Empire State University physics building. When the gold-seeking villain busts into the laboratory, an ESU grad student happens to be inside conducting a radiation experiment on the gold. It's too bad for the Gold Bug that the grad student happens to be...the Amazing Spider-Man! First 60¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Firebug" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Greg LaRocque. Inks by Jim Mooney. The web-slinger helps the New York Fire Department battle a huge blaze on the lower east side. After the fire has been extinguished, the wall-crawler recalls that he fought an epic battle at that same location several years ago. Peter Parker puts two and two together, and makes a beeline for New Jersey to visit (or perhaps rescue) Liz Allan! Will Spider-Man get there first...or will the Molten Man?! Also in this issue, it is revealed that Harry Osborn and Liz Allan are now married. (Note: The Molten Man previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 173.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Kraven the Hunter returns in "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter." Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Bob Hall, inks by Jim Mooney. Bob Layton/Joe Rubinstein cover. The letters page has a statement of ownership--average print run, 414,166; average paid circulation, 171,839. Cover price $0.60.