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Spider-Man comic books issue 78

  • Issue #78
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 78
    Auction opens January 4
    • Cover and first wrap detached at one staple.
    • Water damage.
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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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    $220 Amazing Spider-Man #78 CGC 7.0 1st Appearance Prowler
    $360 Amazing Spider-Man #78 (vol 1), Nov 1969 - CBCS 7.5 (VF+) - First Prowler
    $870 Amazing Spider-Man #78 CGC 9.0 Origin & 1st app Prowler

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  • Issue #78D
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 78D

    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.

  • Issue #78N
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 78N

    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.

  • Issue #78.BEY.A
    Amazing Spider-Man (2018 6th Series) 78.BEY.A

    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.

  • Issue #78.BEY.B
    Amazing Spider-Man (2018 6th Series) 78.BEY.B

    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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    $27 Amazing Spider-man #78 BEY Momoko Variant CGC 9.8 NM/M Gorgeous Gem Wow

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  • Issue #78A
    Amazing Spider-Man (2018 6th Series) 78A

    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.

  • Issue #78B
    Amazing Spider-Man (2018 6th Series) 78B
    • Paper: White
    • Variant Edition.
    • Label #4207948001
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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.

  • Issue #78C
    Amazing Spider-Man (2018 6th Series) 78C

    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.

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    $50 Amazing Spider-man 78 cgc 9.8 shalvey variant 2022 miles morales venom

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  • Issue #78ILLUMINATI.B
    Amazing Spider-Man (2018 6th Series) 78ILLUMINATI.B

    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.

  • Issue #78
    Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 78

    "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.

  • Issue #78
    Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 78
    • Paper: White
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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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    $75 Web Of Spider-Man #78 CGC Graded 9.4 Marvel July 1991 White Pages Comic Book.

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  • Issue #78
    Ultimate Spider-Man (2000 Marvel) 78

    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.

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    $8 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN 78 KEY 1st app MARK RAXTON V 1 MARY JANE BRIAN BENDIS BAGLEY

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  • Issue #78
    Spider-Man Comics Weekly (UK 1973 Magazine Management) 78
  • Issue #78
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 78

    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.