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    Direct Edition. To Fight the Unbeatable Foe!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man and the Juggernaut battle from cover to cover across New York City! The web-slinger is furious after the Juggernaut ripped Madame Web out of her life support chair last issue! And with his clairvoyant friend now lying in a coma, the fighting mad wall-crawler vows to do whatever it takes to defeat his invincible foe! Spider-Man throws steel girders, wrecking balls, gasoline trucks, and the proverbial kitchen sink at the Juggernaut! But nothing works! Is there any way to stop the indestructible brute? Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will find it or die trying! (Notes: The Juggernaut returns in Uncanny X-Men 183. He clashes with the wall-crawler again in Marvel Team-Up 150. Madame Web appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 239.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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  • Item #63922857
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    Newsstand Edition. To Fight the Unbeatable Foe!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man and the Juggernaut battle from cover to cover across New York City! The web-slinger is furious after the Juggernaut ripped Madame Web out of her life support chair last issue! And with his clairvoyant friend now lying in a coma, the fighting mad wall-crawler vows to do whatever it takes to defeat his invincible foe! Spider-Man throws steel girders, wrecking balls, gasoline trucks, and the proverbial kitchen sink at the Juggernaut! But nothing works! Is there any way to stop the indestructible brute? Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will find it or die trying! (Notes: The Juggernaut returns in Uncanny X-Men 183. He clashes with the wall-crawler again in Marvel Team-Up 150. Madame Web appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 239.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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  • Item #64736393
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 231 CGC 9.4

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    Starts May 25

    Direct Edition. Caught in the Act..." Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. All roads lead to Maxie's Bar for a pow-wow with the notorious underworld informant Nose Norton! Four people wanting to shake down the Nose gather outside this shady west side dive: Ned Leeds, Marla Madison, Spider-Man, and the Cobra! And as expected a major fracas breaks out! But Spidey isn't overly concerned because he's beaten the Cobra before (and most recently in Spectacular Spider-Man 46). However unbeknownst to the amazing one, someone else is also on the way to Maxie's Bar! Someone the web-slinger has never met. Unfortunately, it's not Doctor Jekyll...its Mister Hyde! Wow! Things are about to get real next issue! Appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Betty Brant Leeds. Cameo by Mister Hyde. Flashback cameo by Captain America. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 4.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Where the @¢%# is Nose Norton?" Part 1 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. J. Jonah Jameson puts out an A.P.B. on Nose Norton! The underworld informant that was supposed to give the Daily Bugle key info for its exposé on the Brand Corporation! But Jolly Jonah isn't the only one that wants the Nose! So do Peter Parker, Ben Urich, and the Tarantula! On the Staten Island waterfront, all concerned parties come together! And Spider-Man and the Tarantula tangle again...for the Nose! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Ned Leeds. (Notes: The Tarantula previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 3. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 5.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Now Shall Will-O'-the-Wisp Have His Revenge!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. Nose Norton is in the hospital; the Tarantula is severely wounded; and the web-slinger appears to have everything under control. But suddenly a wildcard enters the equation! Will-O'-the-Wisp! The Wisp wants revenge on the Brand Corporation! And the ghost-like villain begins his reprisal by destroying Brand's Boston facility! Meanwhile Aunt May's nephew infiltrates Brand's Queens facility to see what is happening there! And the amazing one gets an eyeful! The Brand Corp is trying to turn the Tarantula into a spider-man! The wall-crawler doesn't like that! And neither does Will-O'-the-Wisp! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue features a 16-page insert titled: "The Marvel Guide to Collecting Comics." Script by Mark Burbey. Cover illustration by Walt Simonson. Will-O'-the-Wisp previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 57.) 52 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Now Shall Will-O'-the-Wisp Have His Revenge!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. Nose Norton is in the hospital; the Tarantula is severely wounded; and the web-slinger appears to have everything under control. But suddenly a wildcard enters the equation! Will-O'-the-Wisp! The Wisp wants revenge on the Brand Corporation! And the ghost-like villain begins his reprisal by destroying Brand's Boston facility! Meanwhile Aunt May's nephew infiltrates Brand's Queens facility to see what is happening there! And the amazing one gets an eyeful! The Brand Corp is trying to turn the Tarantula into a spider-man! The wall-crawler doesn't like that! And neither does Will-O'-the-Wisp! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue features a 16-page insert titled: "The Marvel Guide to Collecting Comics." Script by Mark Burbey. Cover illustration by Walt Simonson. Will-O'-the-Wisp previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 57.) 52 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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  • Item #64643154
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    Direct Edition. "Now Shall Will-O'-the-Wisp Have His Revenge!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. Nose Norton is in the hospital; the Tarantula is severely wounded; and the web-slinger appears to have everything under control. But suddenly a wildcard enters the equation! Will-O'-the-Wisp! The Wisp wants revenge on the Brand Corporation! And the ghost-like villain begins his reprisal by destroying Brand's Boston facility! Meanwhile Aunt May's nephew infiltrates Brand's Queens facility to see what is happening there! And the amazing one gets an eyeful! The Brand Corp is trying to turn the Tarantula into a spider-man! The wall-crawler doesn't like that! And neither does Will-O'-the-Wisp! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue features a 16-page insert titled: "The Marvel Guide to Collecting Comics." Script by Mark Burbey. Cover illustration by Walt Simonson. Will-O'-the-Wisp previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 57.) 52 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Now Shall Will-O'-the-Wisp Have His Revenge!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. Nose Norton is in the hospital; the Tarantula is severely wounded; and the web-slinger appears to have everything under control. But suddenly a wildcard enters the equation! Will-O'-the-Wisp! The Wisp wants revenge on the Brand Corporation! And the ghost-like villain begins his reprisal by destroying Brand's Boston facility! Meanwhile Aunt May's nephew infiltrates Brand's Queens facility to see what is happening there! And the amazing one gets an eyeful! The Brand Corp is trying to turn the Tarantula into a spider-man! The wall-crawler doesn't like that! And neither does Will-O'-the-Wisp! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue features a 16-page insert titled: "The Marvel Guide to Collecting Comics." Script by Mark Burbey. Cover illustration by Walt Simonson. Will-O'-the-Wisp previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 57.) 52 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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  • Item #64196224
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    Direct Edition. "Death Knell!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger, Tarantula, and Will-O'-the-Wisp battle from cover to cover across Manhattan...for the life of the Brand Corp's executive director! The four men involved will share a soul-changing experience, but only three will live to talk about it. A gruesome ending for all. Final appearance of the (first) Tarantula. Cameo appearance by Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Will-O'-the-Wisp appears next in Web of Spider-Man 50. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Evan Dorkin. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 6.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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  • Item #64313679
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 236 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4681626022

    Starts May 4

    Direct Edition. "Death Knell!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger, Tarantula, and Will-O'-the-Wisp battle from cover to cover across Manhattan...for the life of the Brand Corp's executive director! The four men involved will share a soul-changing experience, but only three will live to talk about it. A gruesome ending for all. Final appearance of the (first) Tarantula. Cameo appearance by Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Will-O'-the-Wisp appears next in Web of Spider-Man 50. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Evan Dorkin. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 6.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Death Knell!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger, Tarantula, and Will-O'-the-Wisp battle from cover to cover across Manhattan...for the life of the Brand Corp's executive director! The four men involved will share a soul-changing experience, but only three will live to talk about it. A gruesome ending for all. Final appearance of the (first) Tarantula. Cameo appearance by Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Will-O'-the-Wisp appears next in Web of Spider-Man 50. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Evan Dorkin. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Magazine 6.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "High & Mighty!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover design by Ed Hannigan. The original Stilt-Man is down on his luck and desperately wants to reverse his fortune! So he decides to challenge the only superhero he has ever beaten...Spider-Man! After breaking into Cordco's R&D laboratory and improving his battlesuit, the Stilt-Man surprisingly gets his chance! The web-slinger just happens to be in the neighborhood! Will the Stilt-Man remain undefeated against the wall-crawler? Or can Spidey even the score? (Notes: The Stilt-Man previously appeared in Daredevil 186. The letters page contains a preview of the cover to Amazing Spider-Man 238 (depicting the Hobgoblin). This issue includes a full-page ad featuring the Hulk and the Magic Snake Puzzle.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

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    IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. Direct Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. Direct Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. Direct Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. Direct Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    IMPORTANT: Issue 238B DOES NOT come with Lakeside Skin Tattooz (insert may be present, but tattoo is missing either way). Direct Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Wings of Vengeance!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. The vindictive Vulture comes out of retirement to settle an old score! The elderly bird leaves his cushy Arizona nest and flies back to New York City! But returning to the Big Apple could bring the Vulture into conflict with his long-time wall-crawling foe! However the old super-villain doesn't care! He just wants revenge against his former business partner! Can the Vulture swoop into town and avoid a showdown with the web-slinger? Probably not! Cameo appearance by Aunt May. Flashback cameos by the Black Cat, Doctor Octopus, Gladiator, Hobgoblin, and the Owl. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 513,585; average paid circulation: 240,683.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Wings of Vengeance!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. The vindictive Vulture comes out of retirement to settle an old score! The elderly bird leaves his cushy Arizona nest and flies back to New York City! But returning to the Big Apple could bring the Vulture into conflict with his long-time wall-crawling foe! However the old super-villain doesn't care! He just wants revenge against his former business partner! Can the Vulture swoop into town and avoid a showdown with the web-slinger? Probably not! Cameo appearance by Aunt May. Flashback cameos by the Black Cat, Doctor Octopus, Gladiator, Hobgoblin, and the Owl. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 513,585; average paid circulation: 240,683.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Newsstand Edition. "Wings of Vengeance!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. The vindictive Vulture comes out of retirement to settle an old score! The elderly bird leaves his cushy Arizona nest and flies back to New York City! But returning to the Big Apple could bring the Vulture into conflict with his long-time wall-crawling foe! However the old super-villain doesn't care! He just wants revenge against his former business partner! Can the Vulture swoop into town and avoid a showdown with the web-slinger? Probably not! Cameo appearance by Aunt May. Flashback cameos by the Black Cat, Doctor Octopus, Gladiator, Hobgoblin, and the Owl. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 513,585; average paid circulation: 240,683.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Newsstand Edition. "Wings of Vengeance!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. The vindictive Vulture comes out of retirement to settle an old score! The elderly bird leaves his cushy Arizona nest and flies back to New York City! But returning to the Big Apple could bring the Vulture into conflict with his long-time wall-crawling foe! However the old super-villain doesn't care! He just wants revenge against his former business partner! Can the Vulture swoop into town and avoid a showdown with the web-slinger? Probably not! Cameo appearance by Aunt May. Flashback cameos by the Black Cat, Doctor Octopus, Gladiator, Hobgoblin, and the Owl. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 513,585; average paid circulation: 240,683.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "In the Beginning" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin. After clashing at the New York Coliseum, the Amazing Spider-Man pursues the Vulture to Staten Island! The cagey old bird has kidnapped his former business partner and taken refuge in a farmhouse (previously used as a hideaway)! The Vulture thinks he's given Spidey the slip! But instead, he's given the web-slinger a chance to clip his aged wings! It's another titanic tussle between the Vulture and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Origin of the Vulture. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Note: The Vulture returns in Web of Spider-Man 3.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "In the Beginning" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin. After clashing at the New York Coliseum, the Amazing Spider-Man pursues the Vulture to Staten Island! The cagey old bird has kidnapped his former business partner and taken refuge in a farmhouse (previously used as a hideaway)! The Vulture thinks he's given Spidey the slip! But instead, he's given the web-slinger a chance to clip his aged wings! It's another titanic tussle between the Vulture and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Origin of the Vulture. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Note: The Vulture returns in Web of Spider-Man 3.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "In the Beginning" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin. After clashing at the New York Coliseum, the Amazing Spider-Man pursues the Vulture to Staten Island! The cagey old bird has kidnapped his former business partner and taken refuge in a farmhouse (previously used as a hideaway)! The Vulture thinks he's given Spidey the slip! But instead, he's given the web-slinger a chance to clip his aged wings! It's another titanic tussle between the Vulture and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Origin of the Vulture. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Note: The Vulture returns in Web of Spider-Man 3.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Options!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Beatty. Finally! Mary Jane Watson is back! And what timing as the dazzling redhead walks in on her dear friend Peter...and Lance Bannon's girlfriend! Whoops! Spider-Man's alter-ego would rather fight super-villains than deal with love triangles! Once Lance himself shows up the tension eases, and Mary Jane tells Peter she's back in town. So now what? Ms. Watson, the Black Cat, grad school, the Daily Bugle...difficult decisions lie ahead for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors, Dr. Morris Sloan, Roger Hochberg, Ben Urich, and the Black Cat. (Note: Mary Jane returns to the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man after nearly a 4-year absence.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

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    Newsstand Edition. "Options!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Beatty. Finally! Mary Jane Watson is back! And what timing as the dazzling redhead walks in on her dear friend Peter...and Lance Bannon's girlfriend! Whoops! Spider-Man's alter-ego would rather fight super-villains than deal with love triangles! Once Lance himself shows up the tension eases, and Mary Jane tells Peter she's back in town. So now what? Ms. Watson, the Black Cat, grad school, the Daily Bugle...difficult decisions lie ahead for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors, Dr. Morris Sloan, Roger Hochberg, Ben Urich, and the Black Cat. (Note: Mary Jane returns to the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man after nearly a 4-year absence.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Ordeals!" Part 1 of 2. Third appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Wiacek. Last issue Peter Parker made the very tough decision to drop out of graduate school. At this point Aunt May doesn't know that he did. When she finds out...she won't be happy. Meanwhile the burglaries at the Osborn facilities continue! Fortunately, on the eastside docks the web-slinger catches one in progress! Can Spider-Man corral the Hobgoblin this time? Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Mary Jane Watson, Harry & Liz Osborn, and Dr. Morris Sloan. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in the 1992 trade paperback: The Origin of the Hobgoblin; and the 2011 trade paperback also titled: The Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Ordeals!" Part 1 of 2. Third appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Wiacek. Last issue Peter Parker made the very tough decision to drop out of graduate school. At this point Aunt May doesn't know that he did. When she finds out...she won't be happy. Meanwhile the burglaries at the Osborn facilities continue! Fortunately, on the eastside docks the web-slinger catches one in progress! Can Spider-Man corral the Hobgoblin this time? Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Mary Jane Watson, Harry & Liz Osborn, and Dr. Morris Sloan. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in the 1992 trade paperback: The Origin of the Hobgoblin; and the 2011 trade paperback also titled: The Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "The Daydreamers!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Dan Green. The Watcher narrates the daydreams of four wishful souls: Felicia Hardy, J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, and Peter Parker! The Black Cat imagines robbing from the rich and giving to the poor alongside her favorite web-slinger! Jonah fantasizes about punching out the wall-crawler! Mary Jane dreams of seeing her name in the marquee lights of Broadway! And the Amazing Spider-Man yearns for respect as a photographer, scientist, and superhero! A fun issue! Cameo appearances (as part of dream sequences) by the Fantastic Four, Captain America, Iron Man, Doctor Doom, Doctor Octopus, Loki, the Absorbing Man, Kraven the Hunter, Meryl Streep, John Travolta, Woody Allen, and Cary Grant. (Note: This same month Spider-Man guest stars in Avengers 236 & 237.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "And He Strikes Like a Thunderball" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin. Much to his chagrin, the web-slinger's journey to Long Island has not uncovered the Hobgoblin; instead, an Asgardian-powered super-villain! Thunderball! Wow, one of the members on the Wrecking Crew! With the Wrecker's crowbar and his own ball & chain, the mighty Thunderball takes dead aim on the wall-crawler! But the quick-thinking Spider-Man jumps inside a LILCO substation and sets a high voltage trap! Can the web-slinger give Thunderball the shock of his life? Second story: "The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Terry Austin (finishes). One of the most cherished stories in the annals of the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger visits a terminally ill leukemia patient to make his wish come true! Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Flashback cameos by Aunt May and Uncle Ben. (Notes: Thunderball previously appeared in Iron Man 171. The second story was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: The Very Best of Spider-Man.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "And He Strikes Like a Thunderball" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin. Much to his chagrin, the web-slinger's journey to Long Island has not uncovered the Hobgoblin; instead, an Asgardian-powered super-villain! Thunderball! Wow, one of the members on the Wrecking Crew! With the Wrecker's crowbar and his own ball & chain, the mighty Thunderball takes dead aim on the wall-crawler! But the quick-thinking Spider-Man jumps inside a LILCO substation and sets a high voltage trap! Can the web-slinger give Thunderball the shock of his life? Second story: "The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Terry Austin (finishes). One of the most cherished stories in the annals of the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger visits a terminally ill leukemia patient to make his wish come true! Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Flashback cameos by Aunt May and Uncle Ben. (Notes: Thunderball previously appeared in Iron Man 171. The second story was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: The Very Best of Spider-Man.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. "Confessions!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. The web-slinger's one-man war vs. the Hobgoblin continues! The amazing one privately contacts all the businessmen being extorted (by the goblin) in hopes of getting a lead on the super-villain's whereabouts! But eventually Spider-Man locates the Hobgoblin the old-fashioned way...with a spider tracer! In the Big Apple's Warehouse District, the wall-crawler comes face to face with his startled foe! Can the web-slinger score a quick victory and end the menace of the new goblin? Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson decides it's time to confess his involvement in the development of the Scorpion. The Daily Bugle's publisher prepares to take his mea culpa...in the pages of his own newspaper. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Roderick Kingsley. Flashback cameo by the Kingpin. (Notes: This issue completes the sensational 2-year Stern-Romita Jr. run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. A magnificent collection of issues featuring the Black Cat, Foolkiller, Juggernaut, Cobra, and the Vulture; and of course, highlighted by the creation of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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    Newsstand Edition. "Confessions!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. The web-slinger's one-man war vs. the Hobgoblin continues! The amazing one privately contacts all the businessmen being extorted (by the goblin) in hopes of getting a lead on the super-villain's whereabouts! But eventually Spider-Man locates the Hobgoblin the old-fashioned way...with a spider tracer! In the Big Apple's Warehouse District, the wall-crawler comes face to face with his startled foe! Can the web-slinger score a quick victory and end the menace of the new goblin? Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson decides it's time to confess his involvement in the development of the Scorpion. The Daily Bugle's publisher prepares to take his mea culpa...in the pages of his own newspaper. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Roderick Kingsley. Flashback cameo by the Kingpin. (Notes: This issue completes the sensational 2-year Stern-Romita Jr. run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. A magnificent collection of issues featuring the Black Cat, Foolkiller, Juggernaut, Cobra, and the Vulture; and of course, highlighted by the creation of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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