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Volume 31 - 1st printing. "Spider-Man: Sinister Six!" Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #334-339 and Annual #1.

Written by STAN LEE and DAVID MICHELINIE. Art by STEVE DITKO and ERIK LARSEN. Cover by STEVE DITKO.

When still in high school, the Amazing Spider-Man faced one of his most chilling challenges when six of his most nerve-wracking nemeses formed a cabal of crime: the Sinister Six! Years later, Doctor Octopus reunites the team for his most remarkable racket yet, and time has made them deadlier than ever - even as it's made Spidey's life more complicated than ever! Can he teach the Six a lesson, or will they school him instead?

Plus: the fate of a longtime Spidey supporting character and of Mary Jane's greatest enemy!

Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, the Avengers and more!

Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 103A - 1st printing. "Spider-Man: Revenge of the Sinister Six!" Collects Spider-Man (1990-1998) #15 and 18-23. Written by Erik Larsen and Terry Kavanagh. Art by Erik Larsen and Scott McDaniel. Cover by Erik Larsen. Dr. Octopus! Electro! Mysterio! The Vulture! The Hobgoblin! Sandman! The Sinister Six, the deadliest foes Spider-Man has ever fought, return to wreak terrible vengeance upon our favorite wall-crawler - and an unsuspecting world. With Dr. Octopus' new Adamantium arms and help from another dimension on the Six's side, Spidey decides to round up his own band of allies: the Hulk, Ghost Rider, the Fantastic Four and more! It all adds up to the ultimate high-stakes faceoff in a sock-to-the-jaw adventure that will leave you breathless - if you and Spider-Man can make it to the thrill-packed finale in one piece! Plus: a bonus story co-starring the X-Men's Beast! Hardcover, 176 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 400 copies. Cover price $29.99.

Joe Quesada and Axel Alonso discuss Marvel Knights; 11-page preview of Thor: Son of Asgard #1 by Akira Yoshida, Greg Tocchini and Jay Leisten; 10-page preview of Spectacular Spider-Man #11. Cover price $0.99.

Cover features: New Warriors #25, Wonder Man, Terror, Inc. 6 5/8-in. x 11 1/2-in., 8 color pages.

"Book IX: Look to the Skies...!" Researched by Peter Anderson. Wraparound cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Rubenstein. The Official History of the Marvel Universe continues as we witness Spider-Man's very first battle with the high-flying Vulture and Peter Parker's first job for the Daily Bugle. Plus, the origins of Doctor Octopus, Wasp and the enigmatic Watcher! Includes the story of the Kree/Skrull War. Featuring excerpts from Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #13, Fantastic Four Annual #1, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #44, Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #2-3 and 241, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) #51, Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) #1, and Avengers (1963 1st Series) #133. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Special Edition Spectacular Spider-Man Treasury features the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man in pitch battle with nearly all the fiendish villains from his distinguished Rogue's Gallery. Includes three spectacular tales of Marvel mayhem "The Sinister Six" (reprints Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1), "Face-to-Face with the Lizard" (reprints Amazing Spider-Man #6), and "The Molten Man Regrets...!" (Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #35). Stories by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Art by Steve Ditko. Can Spidey hope to survive against the combined might of Dr. Octopus, Mysterio, Kraven the Hunter, the Vulture, Electro, and the Sandman? And if so, the Lizard and Molten Man are waiting to finish him off. Also included is a 2-page pin-up featuring Peter Parker's friends, family, and supporting cast. Inside the back cover features a cover gallery. Thor, Dr. Strange, Fantastic Four, Avengers, Captain America, and X-Men cameos. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Death Is the Symbionic Man!, script by Bill Mantlo, art by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner battles Simon Ryker, the Symbionic Man. Cont'd between Super-Villain Team-Up #s 4 and 5. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

30 cent cover price variant with square price style. Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Death Is the Symbionic Man!, script by Bill Mantlo, art by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner battles Simon Ryker, the Symbionic Man. Cont'd between Super-Villain Team-Up #4 and #5. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Sub-Mariner; Gil Kane cover. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Hero Portfolios (1981) The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Fastner and Rich Larson. Four fantastic full color 11x 14 prints. Cover price $6.95.

Marvel Super Hero Portfolios (1983) The Uncanny X-Men SET TWO by Steve Fastner and Rich Larson. Four fantastic full color 11 x 14 prints. Cover price $7.95.

Auction Item: CBCS 9.8 View scans Auction opens June 10 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-26F9F7C-002

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $48.00 View scans Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-1B615CA-060 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "The Battle of Four Armies!" Part 5 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. Injured and weary, the heroes witness in horror as Galactus summons forth his homeworld. If this means what Reed Richards thinks it does, it could mean the end of everyone. Then, things go from bad to worse when the villains stage yet another sneak attack. However, the Uncanny X-Men, led by Professor X and Magneto, show up to save the day. By issue's end however, one combatant will be mortally wounded. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Newsstand Edition. "A Little Death...!" Part 6 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. As Doctor Doom continues to explore the massive homeworld of Galactus, he discovers the nefarious Klaw and recruits the sound-master to his cause. Meanwhile, the X-Men, Cyclops, Rogue, and Wolverine, battle for their lives against four of Marvel's deadliest villains, Doctor Octopus, Titania, Molecule Man, and the Absorbing Man. Plus, within these pages, the first casualty of war. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Auction Item: CBCS 9.6 View scans Auction opens June 10 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #22-203584A-018

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $40.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Direct Edition Label #21-1821AB3-007 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $78.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Michael Zeck and John Beatty on 4/29/2017. Direct Edition. Label #18-079C7D4-050 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Spider-Woman II (Julia Carpenter). "Berserker!" Part 7 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Introducing Marvel's newest super-hero, Spider-Woman, a refugee from the displaced Denver, Colorado (NOTE: The Beyonder created Battleworld from pieces of hundreds of worlds from across the universe, Denver was one of those pieces). Plus, when the villains dump the Wasp's lifeless body into the heroes' camp, the Savage She Hulk decides to pay the bad guys a visit for some payback. But, has the emerald heroine finally bitten off more than she can chew? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 1st appearance of Spider-Woman II (Julia Carpenter). "Berserker!" Part 7 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Introducing Marvel's newest super-hero, Spider-Woman, a refugee from the displaced Denver, Colorado (NOTE: The Beyonder created Battleworld from pieces of hundreds of worlds from across the universe, Denver was one of those pieces). Plus, when the villains dump the Wasp's lifeless body into the heroes' camp, the Savage She Hulk decides to pay the bad guys a visit for some payback. But, has the emerald heroine finally bitten off more than she can chew? Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Universe Comic Packs action figure reprint. "The Battle of Four Armies!" Part 5 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. Injured and weary, the heroes witness in horror as Galactus summons forth his homeworld. If this means what Reed Richards thinks it does, it could mean the end of everyone. Then, things go from bad to worse when the villains stage yet another sneak attack. However, the Uncanny X-Men, led by Professor X and Magneto, show up to save the day. By issue's end however, one combatant will be mortally wounded.

Marvel Universe Comic Packs action figure reprint. "A Little Death...!" Part 6 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. As Doctor Doom continues to explore the massive homeworld of Galactus, he discovers the nefarious Klaw and recruits the sound-master to his cause. Meanwhile, the X-Men, Cyclops, Rogue, and Wolverine, battle for their lives against four of Marvel's deadliest villains, Doctor Octopus, Titania, Molecule Man, and the Absorbing Man. Plus, within these pages, the first casualty of war.

Marvel Universe Comic Packs action figure reprint. Originally came packaged with Iron man & Spider-Woman. 1st appearance of Spider-Woman II (Julia Carpenter). "Berserker!" Part 7 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Introducing Marvel's newest super-hero, Spider-Woman, a refugee from the displaced Denver, Colorado (NOTE: The Beyonder created Battleworld from pieces of hundreds of worlds from across the universe, Denver was one of those pieces). Plus, when the villains dump the Wasp's lifeless body into the heroes' camp, the Savage She Hulk decides to pay the bad guys a visit for some payback. But, has the emerald heroine finally bitten off more than she can chew?

Captain America and Iron Man in "Escape From Doom" Written by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Carlos Garzon. Plus: pull out Secret Wars Poster Included! 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.99.

Fold-Up Poster insert. Secret Wars Coloring Activity Book. 32 pages. David Anthony Kraft story. Carlos Garzon art. Jim Mooney inks. Captain America and Iron Man in "Escape from Doom!" Cover price $0.99.

32 pages plus 4 pages of stamps. All your favorite Spidey characters are here with games, puzzles, and more. 5 1/2 x 8. Cover price $1.49.

32 pages plus 4 pages of stamps. All your favorite Marvel characters are here with games, puzzles, and more. 5 1/2 x 8. Cover price $1.49.

Cover pencils by Sal Buscema. Enter: Dr. Octopus, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #53; Spider-Man battles Dr. Octopus. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover pencils by John Buscema. The Tentacles and the Trap, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #54; 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. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Doc Ock Wins!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey DeMeo]; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #55; Spidey is on a rampage--looking for Doc Ock ever since Aunt May collapsed. Meanwhile, Doc Ock is after the Nullifier again - and he finds it and uses it against Spider-Man with most unexpected results; Spidey can't remember who he is, but will he believe Dr. Octopus when the doc tells him they are on the same team?? Reprinted Amazing Spider-Man 55 cover, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito. Comics ad for Universal Schools. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #88. "The Arms of Doctor Octopus!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Jim Mooney; From his prison cell, Doc Ock calls to his mechanical arms and even Spidey can't stop the inevitable reunion; Ock hijacks a plane and holds an Asian general hostage for ten million bucks but Spidey foils his plans. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Last 25c issue. Cover art by John Romita. Doc Ock Lives, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #89; Doc Ock versus Spider-Man. Captain America and the Red Skull ad for Hostess Twinkies, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. Ad for G.I. Joe action figures. Last 25c issue. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by John Romita. They Call The Doctor...Octopus!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by Tony Mortellaro and Jim Starlin; Spider-Man versus Dr. Octopus and the introduction of Hammerhead. Stan Lee talks about problems with getting titles out on time. Obituary for John Verpoorten. Ad for Hostess Twinkies Snack Cakes starring Thor. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. My Uncle...My Enemy?, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Hammerhead interrupts Doc Ock's wedding to Aunt May; from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #131. Stan Lee discusses how the magazine to be named Odyssey became Epic. Ad for Hostess Fruit Pies starring the Hulk. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Cover art by John Romita. The Man's Name Appears To Be...Mysterio, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Spidey battles Mysterio; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 seriesS) #141. A pin-up of the Spider-Mobile. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Cover art by John Romita. The Ghost That Haunted Octopus, script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Spidey battles Doctor Octopus; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #157. Dr. Strange Master of Black Magic starring Dr. Strange and Nightmare, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; reprinted from Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #110. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. Hammerhead Is Out, script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Spidey battles Doc Ock while Hammerhead goes after Aunt May; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #158. Face-to-Face With the Magic of Baron Mordo starring Dr. Strange, Baron Mordo, and the Ancient One; script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; reprinted from Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #111. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.60.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm With Doctor Octopus, script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Hammerhead goes on a rampage; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #159. The Return of the Omnipotent Baron Mordo starring Dr. Strange, Baron Mordo, and the Ancient One, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; reprinted from Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #114. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.60.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Doctor Octopus, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spidey battles Doc Ock; Human Torch guest-stars; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #3. Special Surprise Bonus Spider-Man Pin-Up Page by Steve Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.60.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Turning Point, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Betty's brother has gotten himself into trouble with gambling debts and Betty is forced to help in Doc Ock's plot to break Blackie Gaxton out of prison to keep her sibling alive; Spider-Man interrupts the escape and Blackie shoots Bennett during the conflict. Gaxton is captured but Doc Ock gets away; Peter tries to comfort Betty over the loss of her brother; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #11. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed).

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Unmasked by Dr. Octopus, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter has the 24 hour flu when Doc Ock captures Betty Brant in hopes of luring Spider-Man into battle; Ock beats the under the weather web-head and unmasks him, but everyone thinks it is just Peter trying to be brave by impersonating Spidey; Once he has recovered, Spider-Man battles through the wild animals Ock has released from the zoo to take on old six-arms himself; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #12. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Cover art by Todd McFarlane. 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 reunion; Ock hijacks a plane and holds an Asian general hostage for ten million bucks but Spidey foils his plans; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #88. The Playpen of Peril!, script by Michael Eury, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Joe Albelo; Spider-Ham saves the Marvel Babies from the deadly playpen of Malpractus. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Cover art by Todd McFarlane. Doc Ock Lives!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds); Doc Ock versus Spider-Man; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #89. The Pig from Porker's Past! starring Mary Jane Water Buffalo, Silver Sow [Sylvia Sowmeister], and Spider-Ham, script and pencils by Fred Hembeck, inks by Joe Albelo [as Jose R. Albelo]. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Cover art by Marshall Rogers. The Spider or the Man?, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Peter Parker concocts a potion to take away his powers forever; He passes out and wakes up with 6 arms; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #100. Stan Lee promotes the new video tape series – The Comic Book Greats. Testy Testimonial starring Petey, script and art by Fred Hembeck. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

30 cent variant. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #88. Doctor Octopus gets a grip on Spider-Man in "The Arms of Doctor Octopus!" Script by Stan Lee; pencils by John Romita Sr.; inks by Jim Mooney. Romita cover. Cover price $0.30.

30 cent variant. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #89. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man # 54, "The Tentacles and the Trap!" written by Stan Lee with art by John Romita. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by John Romita. They Call The Doctor...Octopus!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by Tony Mortellaro and Jim Starlin; Spider-Man versus Dr. Octopus and the introduction of Hammerhead. Stan Lee talks about problems with getting titles out on time. Obituary for John Verpoorten. Ad for Hostess Twinkies Snack Cakes starring Thor. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by John Romita. The Man's Name Appears To Be...Mysterio, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Spidey battles Mysterio; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 seriesS) #141. A pin-up of the Spider-Mobile. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by John Romita. The Ghost That Haunted Octopus, script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Spidey battles Doctor Octopus; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #157. Dr. Strange Master of Black Magic starring Dr. Strange and Nightmare, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; reprinted from Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #110. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. Hammerhead Is Out, script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Spidey battles Doc Ock while Hammerhead goes after Aunt May; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #158. Face-to-Face With the Magic of Baron Mordo starring Dr. Strange, Baron Mordo, and the Ancient One; script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; reprinted from Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #111. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #159. Doctor Strange back-up reprint. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprints Spider-Man #3; Steve Ditko art. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprints Spider-Man #11; Steve Ditko art. Cover price $0.60.