Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) UK Price Variant comic books 1956 or later

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. Second appearance of the Kingpin in In the Clutches of...the Kingpin!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); When the Kingpin orders that J. Jonah Jameson be silenced for his negative press on Fisk's illegal activites, Spidey swings in to save the EIC; But can the Wallcrawler take the big guy in a one-on-one brawl? Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 36. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Joe (Robbie) Robertson in To Die A Hero!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Kingpin has an unconscious Spidey and J. Jonah Jameson sealed up tight in a watery deathtrap!; If they want to get out while still breathing, Jameson will have to wake Spider-Man up from his afternoon nap. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 37. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. Doctor Octopus. Story synopsis: Peter and Gwen are off to the Science Expo with Professor Warren to see the "nullifier," but unfortunately Dr. Octopus is there too. Only he isn't there to listen to the lecture, he's there to steal it! After putting up a good fight, Spider-Man finally gets the nullifier back, but not before slipping a spider tracer on Doc Ock. Doc Ock finds the tracer when he gets back to his lab and decides to set up a trap for Spidey, but come on, Spidey isn't gonna fall for it. Aunt May and Anna Watson put an ad in the paper looking for a boarder at their house. And guess who answers the ad? That's right, the one and only Otto Octavius. "Enter Dr. Octopus." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 38.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. The Tentacles and the Trap!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Spider-Man faces off against Doctor Octopus on the lawn of the Parker house; With Aunt May caught in the crossfire, ol' Webhead will have to think fast if he wants to save her. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 39. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. The Speedster and the Spider!, script by John Romita (plot) and Stan Lee (script), pencils by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; With Jonah down for the count, Robbie publishes Peter's pictures in the Bugle showing Kingpin, and not Spider-Man, to be the real crook in the case of the golden tablet; Trying to redeem himself after his recent career with Magneto, Quicksilver decides to bring in the menace known as Spider-Man but discovers he isn't the villain the Bugle has painted him to be. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. Rocked by the Shocker!, script by John Buscema (plot) and Stan Lee (script), pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and John Romita (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; The Shocker's on a crime spree and Spider-Man better be up to the task to stop him; Plus, Peter's relationship with Gwen Stacy gets further strained as the stress from his Spider-Man life seeps over to his personal life. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. The Web Closes!, script by John Buscema (plot), John Romita (plot), and Stan Lee (script), pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Spider-Man battles Man-Mountain Marko, enforcer for the crime boss Silvermane; A rival of Kingpin, Silvermane is looking to secure the same ancient tablet that eluded Wilson Fisk; But will Spidey be able to stop all of these determined criminals? 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Dr. Curt Conners, AKA the Lizard, gets up on the wrong side of the bed as usual in "If this be Bedlam!" Script by Stan Lee; art by John Romita Sr. and Jim Mooney. Last 12-cent cover price. Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 55.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. Death Without Warning!, script by John Romita (plot) and Stan Lee (script), pencils by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Spidey, aware that Dr. Connors and his family are in danger from the Maggia, searches for them; The once-elderly Silvermane tries to convince Marko and Cicero that he is in fact a younger version of himself while Dr. Connors escapes and Spider-Man arrives; In the ensuing free-for-all Connors transforms into the Lizard…and Silvermane just keeps getting younger. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 56. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. Third Lizard appearance in a row plus Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four) cameo in The Lizard Lives!, script by John Buscema (plot) and Stan Lee (script), pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; The Lizard is at large in New York and Captain Stacy wants to talk to Peter about Spider-Man's secret identity. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 57. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. In the Blaze of Battle!, script by John Buscema (plot) and Stan Lee (script), pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; The Human Torch complicates Spider-Man's plan to catch the Lizard without hurting him. Letter from Don McGregor. 32 pgs.

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.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. To Prowl No More!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Spidey and the Prowler fight; The Prowler gets away using a gas bomb, then plans another robbery to make himself (Hobie) a hero when the loot is recovered; Peter anticipates the move and gets there during the robbery; This time the Prowler's gas has no effect and Peter unmasks him to find a well-intentioned kid like himself; Spidey lets him go. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 60. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. On The Trail of...the Chameleon!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Harry brings Flash to Peter's apartment and forces them to work out the confusion about Gwen; Peter and Gwen reunite and attend a gala where paintings are stolen under the nose of Capt. Stacy--it is the work of the Chameleon. Spidey sets a trap for the Chameleon but fails to unmask him until he sees…Peter Parker! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 61. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. The Coming of the Kangaroo!, script by John Romita (plot) and Stan Lee (script), pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Aunt May decides Peter is sick and puts him to bed; The Kangaroo escapes Feds who seek to deport him, then steals what he thinks is money but is actually a vial of deadly bacteria; Peter sneaks out to catch the Kangaroo and get the vial back; He succeeds, but Aunt May collapses when she finds the web dummy Peter left in his bed; Now Peter feels more guilt than ever. House ad for Thor #172 and Iron Man #22, art by Jack Kirby, George Tuska, Bill Everett, and Mike Esposito. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 62. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by Marie Severin. And Then Came Electro!, script by John Romita (plot) and Stan Lee (script), pencils by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Peter decides that it would be good for his public image to go on a TV talk show; Unfortunately he chooses a network where Max Dillon [Electro] works; In collusion with Jameson, Electro attacks Spider-Man live on stage; Spidey defeats him, but it is a Pyrrhic victory--Peter is as beat up as Max. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 63. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. First appearances of the Schemer (Kingpin's son) and Vanessa (Kingpin's wife) in The Schemer!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo]; The Schemer tries to become the new King of Crime in New York, and starts a war with the Kingpin; Flash Thompson goes to war in Vietnam and Gwen Stacy is injured in a traffic accident. Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation; Total Paid Circulation 12 month average: 372,352. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 64. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. The Kingpin Strikes Back!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita (layouts) and John Buscema (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Peter could use the $5,000 reward, so Spidey sets out to capture The Schemer; He eventually finds him in his fancy car but keeps falling off it; Schemer arrives at the Kingpin's mansion and confronts him; Vanessa intervenes. Spider-Man has followed Schemer, breaks in, and has a brief tiff with Kingpin before both realize that Schemer - and Vanessa - have vanished. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 65. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. The Secret of the Schemer!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita (layouts) and John Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Peter pulls a double switch to keep Captain Stacy and Gwendy from identifying him as Spider-Man; Spidey tracks down the Schemer but they both fall into the Kingpin's trap; The ensuing battle comes to an abrupt end when the Schemer is revealed to be Richard Fisk, the Kingpin's long lost son. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 66. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. Black Widow gets a new costume in Beware...the Black Widow!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck (pgs 1-3), John Romita (layouts), and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Black Widow's past is recapped and she gets a new costume; ; cameo appearances by Iron Man, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, and the Red Guardian. (Widow's story continues from here in Amazing Adventures # 1 from 1970.) Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 67. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. Spider-Man is "Unmasked at Last!" (well, the first time since issue 12) in a story written by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita and Jim Mooney, inks by Jim Mooney; Peter Parker reveals to Gwen, Mary Jane, Harry Osborn, and Captain Stacy that he is Spider-Man; they all assumed Peter was impersonating Spider-Man, but Gwen says that he really could be Spider-Man; Hobie Brown (aka the Prowler) dresses up like Spider-Man. Letters to the editor from comics writer Doug Moench (Master of Kung Fu, Batman) and comics artist Alan Kupperberg (Howard the Duck). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 68. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. The Arms of Doctor Octopus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Jim Mooney; From his prison cell, Doc Ock calls to his mechanical arms and even Spidey can't stop the inevitable reuinion; Ock hijacks a plane and holds an Asian general hostage for ten million bucks but Spidey foils his plans. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 69. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. "Doc Ock Lives!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane (his first work on the title), inks by John Romita; Returning home from the airport following the supposed death of Dr. Octopus, Spider-Man is less than convinced that his long time enemy is gone for good; Changing back to Peter Parker, he gets a copy of the Bugle where he learns that no trace of Doc Ock's body was found, and is determined to find his enemy and bring him to justice; Dr. Octopus, having survived the plane crash learns that the press has considered that he's dead; This gives Octopus ample opportunity to track down and destroy Spider-Man; First part of a Doctor Octopus/Spider-Man battle leading up to the death of Capt. Stacy in issue 90. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #70. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Death of Captain Stacy. Spidey's battle with Doctor Octopus from the previous issue continues in "And Death Shall Come!" Script by Stan Lee; pencils by Gil Kane; inks by John Romita Sr. Kane/Romita cover. An important issue in the early Spider-Man saga featuring some of the finest Lee/Kane/Romita work ever! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 71.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. "To Smash A Spider," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita; Its the funeral of George Stacy and everyone close to the late police captain is in attendance; Peter Parker is there to support Gwen during this time; He begins wondering what would happen if Gwen (who blames Spider-Man for her fathers death) ever found out that Peter is Spider-Man; Also in attendance is sleazy politician Sam Bullit, a man who was competing with George for the job of district attorney; When Gwen later asks to aid on Bullit's campaign, it's another advantage to Bullit; Bullit seeks the support of the Daily Bugle in exchange for this promotion, he promises to bring in Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #72. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover art by John Romita. When Iceman Attacks, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds); Thinking Spidey is causing harm to Gwen Stacy, Iceman (of the original X-Men) intervenes and tries to defeat old Webhead; Later, once misunderstandings are resolved, the two team up to take down a crooked politician. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 73. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. The Lady and -- the Prowler!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Jr.; The Prowler is back!; But the return of this villain is the least of Peters worries because Gwen Stacy is leaving for England to stay with her uncle…for good; Hobie is worried that Spider-Man might have somehow framed him for Captain Stacy's death, and so changes to the Prowler and goes looking for Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 74. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. On Wings of Death!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Sal Buscema; Peter Parker thinks back to how he first got his powers, and his origin is retold; Spider-Man attempts to rescue Aunt May after she is kidnapped by the Beatle. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 75. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Sal Buscema. Trap For A Terrorist, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Sal Buscema; Peter heads for England looking for Gwendy but is forced to fight terrorists as Spider-Man; Realizing that Peter Parker can't show up with Spidey already swinging around, Pete heads home, leaving Gwendy in mourning for her father. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 76. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. This classic issue is the first of three that were not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of the (anti-)drug themed story. (Not that the Comics Code was pro-drug, of course. It's just that back then, comics couldn't mention drugs at all, even negatively.) Stan Lee published the stories anyway, which eventually led to a major revision in the code, allowing for anti-drug stories, plus other various things such as horror comics and vampires. (That's why there were suddenly tons of horror and mystery comics in the early seventies, shortly after the revision went into effect.) Anyway, back to the Spider-Man story at hand: the Green Goblin returns to annoy Spider-Man in "And Now, the Goblin." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, and inks by Frank Giacoia. Kane cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 77 and 191.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. This classic issue is the second of three that were not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of the (anti-)drug themed story. (See notes on issue 96 for more information.) Cover art by John Romita. "In the Grip of the Goblin!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (pages 7, 15, 16, and 19, credited as "Artist Emeritus"); Norman Osborn's Green Goblin identity has returned, and Spider-Man has stumbled across him; After a quick battle across the city, the Goblin escape, vowing to strike back at Spidey; Changing back to his civilian identity, Peter stresses over the damage the Goblin can cause now that he remembers Peter's real identity; Returning home, he finds Harry who is stressed out over his studies and over the turbulence in his relationship with Mary Jane; Peter discovers that Harry has been popping pills. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #78 and #191. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. This classic issue is the third of three that were not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of the (anti-)drug themed story. (See notes on issue 96 for more information.) The Green Goblin guest stars in "The Goblin's Last Gasp." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Kane cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 79 and 191.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. A Day in the Life of, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds, signed), inks by Frank Giacoia; Peter gets an assignment to snap some pics of a prison riot and swings in as Spidey to get the inside scoop; Once the situation is resolved, Spider-Man appears on the Tonight Show and gives a speech on the rights of prisoners. Guest appearances by Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 80. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Spider-Man becomes more spidery than ever in "The Spider or the Man?" Script by Stan Lee; pencils by Gil Kane; inks by Frank Giacoia. Cameos by the Green Goblin, the Kingpin, Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, the Lizard, and Captain Stacy. John Romita Sr./Giacoia cover.