Comic books in 'Spider-Man'

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 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. 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. 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 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 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.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. 52-page giant. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Origin and second appearance of Morbius in Vampire at Large!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man versus Morbius versus the Lizard and we learn the origin of Morbius; Plus, Doc Connors prepares a serum that cures Spidey of his six-arm problem. The Morbius story continues in Marvel Team-Up 3. 52 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Beauty and the Brute!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man and Ka-Zar against Kraven the Hunter in the Savage Land. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 82/83. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. First appearance of the Spider Slayer robot in The Spider Slayer!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spencer Smyth builds J. Jonah Jameson a new Spider-Slayer robot, but JJJ doesnt know that Smyth has his own plans for the hunting-killing machine; Smythe uses cameras to spy on Spider-Man and watch him unmask. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 84. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. Dr. Curtis Connors (the Lizard) in "Squash! Goes The Spider!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man notices a security camera recording him changing back into Peter Parker and webs it up, however he is too late as Spencer Smythe (who had taken control of the camera) had already taken a picture of Spider-Man's real face; Deciding to err on the side of caution, Spider-Man pays a visit to Curt Connors and uses his lab to create a synthetic mask based on his own face to try and reverse any potential compromise the camera has caused his secret identity; Peter goes out with Gwen Stacy. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 85. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. Spidey Smashes Through!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man faces off against the upgraded Spider-Slayer; Spider-Man defeats all four leaders, then returns to Smythe's hideout, where he finds Smythe inside the Spider Slayer; And if he survives this bout, hell have a few words for J. Jonah Jameson when hes done. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 86. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. Enter: Dr Strange!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro; Spider-Man and Dr. Strange rescue Flash Thompson from the Vietnamese monks who mistakenly blame him for the death of their high priest during the war. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 88. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearance of the Gibbon in "The Birth of the Gibbon," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Inspired by Spider-Man's example, misfit Marty Blank dons an ape costume and plans to fight crime as the Gibbon, but Spider-Man mocks him, leaving him vulnerable to someone who plans to take advantage of the situation. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #89. Letter to the editor from David Michelinie, who would later write Spider-Man himself. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Romita. "To Stalk a Spider!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Kraven the Hunter, who is still recovering from injuries following his battle against Spider-Man and Ka-Zar in the Savage Land, recruits the Gibbon to battle Spider-Man on his behalf; The Gibbon agrees to do his bidding, as Kraven appeals to the rejects desire to get back at everyone who's ever laughed at him; Web-slinging to Aunt May's, Peter finds a note there from her saying that she's gone away for a while. Spidey leaves when the police arrive, and soon Spider-Man is blamed for kidnapping May Parker. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 90. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Romita. Doctor Octopus, the Beetle, and the Gibbon have cameos "Spidey Cops Out!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; After dropping off the Gibbon at the local hospital, Spider-Man resumes his search for Aunt May; Spidey goes after kidnappers and, near the end, faces Doctor Octopus. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #91. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover art by John Romita. First appearance of Hammerhead in They Call The Doctor...Octopus!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita and Jim Starlin, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; While Dr. Octopus is on a crime spree, Spider-Man is weakened by an ulcer due to stress and his concern for his missing aunt. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 92. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover art by John Romita. Gang War, Shmang War! What I Want to Know Is...Who the Heck Is Hammerhead?, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita and Jim Starlin, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Dr. Octopus and Hammerhead are at war, with Spider-Man against them both; origin of Hammerhead. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 93. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover art by John Romita. The Last Battle!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; In the midst of the war between Dr. Octopus and Hammerhead, Spider-Man finds himself held at gunpoint by Aunt May. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 94. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover art by John Romita. Suddenly...The Smasher!, script by Stan Lee and Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by Jim Mooney and Tony Mortellaro; Spidey tackles the Smasher, a ten foot goon who is busting up a billboard for political candidate Richard Raleigh; Finding that his friends are in Raleigh's camp, Pete attends a political rally but, during Raleigh's speech, the roof start to fall in on the crowd. Suddenly, the Smasher! reprints approximately the first twenty pages of "Lo, This Monster" from the Spectacular Spider-Man #1 magazine, though many pages have been redrawn or touched up by John Romita Sr., and the Man Monster has been renamed Smasher. The new dialogue is by Gerry Conway. Because the 1968 magazine is black-and-white, this marks the story's first appearance in color. New cover by Romita. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 95. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "The Deadly Designs of the Disruptor" continues reprinting pages from "Lo, This Monster" in Spectacular Spider-Man #1 (1968)--see comments on Amazing Spider-Man 116 for details. However, there is quite a bit of new material here by scripter Gerry Conway, penciller John Romita Sr., and inkers Romita, Jim Mooney, and Tony Mortellaro. New cover by Romita. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 117.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Romita. "The Gentleman's Name Is... Hulk!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Peter visits Aunt May at her new home in Westchester, which is being guarded by gunmen of Doctor Octopus; He was asked to deliver an urgent telegram by Mrs. Watson; He is concerned as to the importance of Aunt May to Doc Octopus after he overhears a conversation by the guards; Peter excuses himself, heads back to his apartment to read the telegram, but runs into Harry and his father Norman; Harry appears sick and is whisked away by his father; Peter decides to head to Montreal, using the paper's resources to find out about the mysterious Mr. Rimbaud and gets involved in a fight with The Hulk; Green Goblin cameo. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. The Fight and The Fury!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gil Kane and Paul Reinman (art assist), inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Peter Parker is in Montreal in response to a mysterious telegram to Aunt May; While he's there, Spider-Man battles the Hulk, with General Ross being a nuisance. Announcement of FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel) fan club with list of premiums and a mail-in coupon. Ad for the Dracula Lives magazine, art by Gene Colan. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. United Kingdom edition. "By My Powers Shall I Be Vanquished!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. In a diabolical twist of fate, the Wizard transfers Spider-Man's spider-sense into the mind of the Sub-Mariner! The web-slinger's sudden loss and Prince Namor's sudden gain make them easy prey for the Frightful Four! After taking a beating, the two heroes go their separate ways to lick their wounds! Hours later they rendezvous at the Baxter Building to reverse the Wizard's experiment! And then it's time for payback! The Spectacular Spider-Man and the Avenging Son vs. the Frightful Four! Imperious Rex! A terrific three-part story! Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl, Mr. Fantastic, and the Thing. (Notes: This O'Neil-Romita Jr.-Mooney collaboration is the signature Spider-Man & Sub-Mariner team-up of the bronze age. This issue includes a 3/4 page ad (by Frank Miller) for the Doctor Strange 2nd series; however, another artist ended up penciling the title.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Marathon" Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's time for the annual New York City marathon! And this year's race has a special guardian angel...the Amazing Spider-Man! After the web-slinger hears about a possible assassination attempt during the event, he decides to follow the race for the full 26 miles! But there are over 15,000 runners participating! How will Spidey know who is the intended target? Enter Madame Web! With help from his clairvoyant friend, the wall-crawler zeroes in on the sniper; while the runners zero in on the finish line! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Nathan Lubensky, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Madame Web appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 229. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of the Dazzler series.) 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Here's Mud in Your Eye!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. At a shady west side bar, two super-villains bump into each other! The Sandman and Hydro-Man! Initially they fight one another over the affections of a sleazy barmaid, but eventually the duo decides to go after their mutual enemy...the wondrous wall-crawler! Typically sand and water is not a flammable mixture, but in this case it could be a lethal combination for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Peter Parker--Criminal!" Guest-starring Matt Murdock (aka Daredevil). Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Frank Miller. Peter Parker infiltrates Ryker's Island prison to investigate why so many super-criminals have escaped recently! However once Aunt May's nephew slips inside, the Grey Gargoyle and Jonas Harrow turn the tables on the daring photographer! And suddenly Spider-Man's alter ego ends up behind bars! What a revolting development! But thanks to a superb legal defense by the Man Without Fear, the web-slinger gets a chance to clear his name! Can the wall-crawler unearth the evidence to exonerate Peter Parker? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Aunt May. (Notes: This cover is among a trio of Marvel covers in the early 1980's that featured super-heroes behind bars. See Avengers 224 and Captain America 260 also.) 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "A Coffin for Spider-Man!" Guest-starring Moon Knight. Script by Michael Fleisher. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Bob Layton. A crime wave is sweeping across New York City! And the leader of the outbreak is Moon Knight! Hold on, isn't the knight one of the heroes in this town? That's what the web-slinger thought! At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Spider-Man interrupts Moon Knight's next heist! But then he helps his lunar adversary escape! Is the wall-crawler joining or stopping the (crime) wave? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Frenchie. Second story: "The Nursing Home Caper" Script by Mike W. Barr. Art by Win Mortimer. With quick thinking Aunt May stops a robbery at her nursing home. Cameo appearances by Anna Watson and Spider-Man. (Note: The web-slinger and Moon Knight previously met in Spectacular Spider-Man 22 & 23 and Marvel Team-Up Annual 4.) 32 page, full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Blues for Lonesome Pinky!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Alan Kupperberg. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Bob Wiacek. At a shady dive in Brooklyn, one of Peter Parker's friends and one of Spider-Man's enemies cross paths under surprising circumstances! Tonight Lonesome Pinky makes his singing debut at the rundown nightclub! And like a good neighbor, Peter attends to support his friend! But Ramrod plans to use this evening to take revenge on the bar owner... by poisoning all of the patrons! When the wall-crawler realizes what's going on, he enlists Pinky's aid to calm the crowd! And that leaves the menacing cyborg to the Amazing Spider-Man! Can the web-slinger throttle down Ramrod? Cameo appearance by Debra Whitman. (Note: Spider-Man previously battled Ramrod in Daredevil 103.)

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Faster than the Eye!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Walt Simonson. The new and improved Speed Demon is on the loose! And robbing various department stores left and right! But when the lightning-fast villain brags about hitting the Bloomingdale's next, your friendly neighborhood web-slinger decides to go shopping! After the Speed Demon cruises through the display counters and merchandise racks, he encounters a wall-crawling roadblock! Will the Speed Demon run through the express checkout? Or will Spider-Man cancel his order? A fun story! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Lance Bannon. Flashback cameos by the Grandmaster, Thor, Goliath, and Captain America. (Notes: The Speed Demon previously appeared in Avengers Annual 8 (as the Whizzer of the Squadron Sinister). He returns in Marvel Team-Up 121. Ed Hannigan provided the cover sketch.)

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Night of the Ape!" Plot by Denny O'Neil. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. A quiet night on the Empire State University campus is interrupted by the sudden appearance of the Red Ghost and the Super Apes! Why is the Soviet super-villain visiting the library? Apparently to acquire a special treatise on cosmic radiation! However the web-slinger and his friend, Roger Hochberg, temporarily stop the ghost's quest for knowledge! But the next day the ghost and his gorillas return to the campus to grab Roger! And once again Spider-Man is there! Is the wall-crawler ready for round two in a barrel of monkeys? Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. Last 50¢ issue. (Note: The Red Ghost previously appeared in Fantastic Four 197 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 255.)

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Whitman Variant. "Stegron Stalks the City!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. Rampaging dinosaurs interrupt Peter and Mary Jane's date at the Museum of Natural History! Wow, where did the ancient creatures come from?! Incredibly Stegron, the dinosaur man, has brought them back to life with stolen technology from SHIELD! However that's only half of the dinosaur man's sinister scheme! He also kidnaps young Billy Connors to force Dr. Connors to do his bidding! But the Stegosaurus-like villain has forgotten one thing: when you mess with the Connors...you get the Lizard! Cameo appearances by Martha Connors, Flash Thompson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Dr. Marla Madison. (Notes: Stegron previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 20. The Lizard formerly appeared in Giant-Size Spider-Man 5.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Whitman Variant. "War of the Reptile-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's a classic three-way Christmas confrontation! The Lizard vs. Spider-Man vs. Stegron! The key to victory for the web-slinger is to get the Lethal Lizard (aka Dr. Connors) to fight with him...instead of against him! But the Lizard usually just wants to kill Spidey! In snowy Central Park, the three combatants and a pack of dinosaurs come together for a Jurassic-style rumble! Is a Christmas miracle in the offing for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? An uplifting issue! Cameo appearances by Martha Connors, Billy Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Dr. Marla Madison, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Stegron returns many years later in the Lethal Foes of Spider-Man (1993) Limited Series. The Lizard appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 33 & 34.) Cover price $0.30.

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Whitman Variant. "Stalked by the Spider-Slayer!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of Will-O'-the-Wisp. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by John Romita. With Dr. Marla Madison's new and improved spider-slayer, J. Jonah Jameson takes another run at capturing the wondrous wall-crawler! But in typical fashion, JJJ stumbles and bumbles in his attempt to subdue Spidey! In the meantime though, a new villain has come to New York City: Will-O'-the-Wisp! And the Wisp has unearthly electromagnetic powers! The spider-slayer is just the undercard for the amazing one! Will-O'-the-Wisp is the main event! First appearance of Dr. Bart Hamilton (aka the third Green Goblin). Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 555,709; average paid circulation 282,159.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Whitman Variant. "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.

Whitman Variant. "Confrontation" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. J. Jonah Jameson barges into Peter Parker's apartment and declares: "I know you're Spider-Man!" And with damning photos in hand, Jonah has Aunt May's nephew backed into a corner! But the Daily Bugle's ace photographer may have a trick or two up his sleeve! Can Peter outfox Jonah and protect his secret identity? Later that evening the web-slinger explores an abandoned subway tunnel and bumps into one of Captain America's usual foes! Exactly who is this large red-haired gentleman? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Dr. Bart Hamilton, Dr. Marla Madison, Doctor Faustus, and Stan Lee. (Notes: The mystery behind Jonah's photos is revealed in Amazing Spider-Man 180. The pictures were taken during the story in Amazing Spider-Man 151. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Frank Miller praising Ross Andru's artwork. A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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Whitman Variant. "Madness is all in the Mind!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (finishes), and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. Dr. Faustus has a new patient! The unwilling Amazing Spider-Man! After the web-slinger is exposed to Faustus' hallucinogenic smoke, he sees frightening apparitions of his enemies attacking! The good doctor quickly helps the wall-crawler recover and then orders Spidey to lead a clandestine mission into a federal research laboratory! Why? Because Dr. Faustus wants to contaminate the nation's supply of flu virus! Once the web-slinger breaks into the biolab, Faustus' triumph appears complete! Will the spectacular one come to his senses in time? Cameo appearances by Liz Allan, Mary Jane Watson, and the burglar. (Notes: Doctor Faustus previously appeared in Captain America 192. Dr. Faustus returns in the classic National Force storyline in Captain America 232-236. The initial subplot of Amazing Spider-Man 200 takes place in this issue. A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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Whitman Variant. "Photon is Another Name for...?" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Nova. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. Story continues from Nova 12 (1st series). The web-slinger and the Human Rocket chase Photon to the historic Montauk Point Lighthouse in hopes of catching and unmasking Dr. Ralph Rider's killer! But upon their arrival the duo runs into a horde of Advanced Idea Mechanics (A.I.M.) agents! And once Photon appears Nova and the wall-crawler go down to defeat! Oh no! Is a watery grave awaiting both Spidey and Nova at the bottom of Long Island Sound? The dramatic cover doesn't lie! The first team-up of Nova and the web-slinger may be the last! Cameo appearances by Charles Rider, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, and the Molten Man. (Note: A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.