Spiderman Comic Books & Graphic Novels

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 143 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4419693005

"...And the Wind Cries: Cyclone!" 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. The irrepressible J. Jonah Jameson has been kidnapped in the City of Lights! So Joe Robertson and Peter Parker rush to Paris, France to rescue their boss! The treacherous search for the Daily Bugle publisher leads from the Place Vendôme to the Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower! Where the Amazing Spider-Man clashes with a new international adversary: The Cyclone! The whirlwind-like villain boasts that he has Jonah! And also that the web-slinger better meet the ransom demands…or face his own Waterloo! First appearance of the Cyclone. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Flash Thompson, Liz Allan, Professor Miles Warren, and the Gwen Stacy clone. Flashback cameo by Mysterio. (Notes: This issue features the memorable first kiss between Peter and Mary Jane at Kennedy Airport. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. Giant-Size Spider-Man 4 featuring the third appearance of the Punisher was also published this month. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 120.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 144 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4478558017

First (full) appearance of the Gwen Stacy clone in "The Delusion Conspiracy!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. On the banks of the Seine River inside the Cathedral de Notre Dame, the wondrous wall-crawler battles the Cyclone to save J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson! With a bit of American ingenuity the spectacular one defeats the French super-villain and sets a course for home! On the long flight back, Peter looks forward to reuniting with Mary Jane; but when he arrives at his Chelsea apartment…he finds Gwen Stacy instead! What?! Unbelievable! The web-slinger's nightmare is only just beginning. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Anna Watson. Origin of the Cyclone. (Notes: This issue along with its dramatic cover sent shockwaves thru Marveldom when it was published. The Cyclone appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 22 & 23. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #18 Volstagg by Jack Kirby and John Romita. The letters page also includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 524,583; average paid circulation 288,232. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 121.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 51DFOIL CGC 9.6 SS Scott Hanna Foil Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Scott Hanna on 4/27/23. Collector's Edition.

Label #4262040011

Foil cover/Flip Book, Direct Edition. Power and Responsibility: Part 3. "A Heartbeat Away!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. Story continued from Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #394. Spider-Man is at the mercy of the uber powerful Traveler. The Ravencroft Institute has been mystically sealed off from the outside world and there is no hope for escape. Does Peter's fate rest in the hands of the mysterious stranger who has been invading his life over the past few issues? Story concludes in Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #217. Flip-Side tale - The Double: Part 3. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Liam Sharp and Robin Higgins. This 10-page tale takes a closer look at the origin of Spider-Man's clone. Cover price $2.95.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3985810025

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Exiles Return Part 1 of 4: Memories" Written by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Steve Butle. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Venom and Clone appear. Note: First appearance of Ben Reilly as the Scarlet Spider. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3985810022

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Exiles Return Part 1 of 4: Memories" Written by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Steve Butle. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Venom and Clone appear. Note: First appearance of Ben Reilly as the Scarlet Spider. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4073202001

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Exiles Return Part 1 of 4: Memories" Written by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Steve Butle. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Venom and Clone appear. Note: First appearance of Ben Reilly as the Scarlet Spider. Cover price $1.50.