Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) comic books 1997

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That Thompson Boy! - Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Luke Ross & Dan Green. Cover by Luke Ross. Flashback! Go behind the scenes of young Flash Thompson's life and learn how he became the obnoxious teen we all came to know and hate! Who was his loud-mouthed bully role model -- someone in his neighborhood, or someone a little closer to home? The answer may change the way you look at Flash forever! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Face Dancing" Part 1 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by John Stanisci. Cover by Luke Ross. Dr. Kafka had the noblest of intentions when she let the Chameleon escape from his cell last issue! But unfortunately just a few minutes after being set free, the thankless villain turns the tables on his benevolent doctor and slips away from Ravencroft Institute! Where will the cunning Chameleon strike first? In the meantime across town, Peter and Mary Jane have lunch with Liz Osborn and Flash Thompson! Flash is feeling down on his luck, so the wondrous wall-crawler tries to lift his spirits! First appearance of the new Kangaroo. Cameo appearances by Foggy Nelson, J. Jonah Jameson, Marla Madison Jameson, John Jameson, and Jack O'Lantern. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"Who Am I?" Part 2 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by John Stanisci. Cover by Luke Ross. The crafty Chameleon has reversed the roles at Ravencroft Institute! The super-villain without a face impersonates Dr. Kafka and tries to convince his captive patient, the Spectacular Spider-Man, that he is someone other than Peter Parker! However the web-slinger has seen through the Chameleon's mind games before... and ventually he does again! But this time it may cost him his secret identity! Meanwhile, the real Dr. Ashley Kafka rushes to help John Jameson after he's ambushed by Jack O'Lantern! Ravencroft is in sheer disarray to say the least! Cameo appearances by Betty Brant and Flash Thompson. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"Backlash" Part 3 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by John Stanisci. Cover by Luke Ross. After escaping from Ravencroft Institute, the web-slinger rushes home to tell his wife that the Chameleon knows his identity! Mary Jane takes the news in a calm manner, but then tells her husband to go capture the faceless villain! The web-slinger correctly guesses that the Chameleon (who is being tormented by visions of Kraven) will take shelter in the Hunter's last known hideaway! And Dr. Kafka and John Jameson pick the correct location too! So the Chameleon is cornered! But that's when he's the most dangerous! Cameo appearances by the Kangaroo, Grizzly, Jack O'Lantern, Flash Thompson, and Betty Brant. 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"Kravinov's Revenge!" Part 4 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by John Stanisci. Cover by John Romita and Dan Green. In Kraven's former mansion; the devious Chameleon outmaneuvers John Jameson, Dr. Kafka, and the Sensational Spider-Man! And traps all three inside an electrified metal cage! However the foe without a face is not planning to kill anyone, because he's anxious to move on to the next step of his plan! And as shown on the frightening cover, his next step is visiting a certain enchanting redhead! Oh no, will the wall-crawler break free in time to save his wife? Or will Mary Jane just knock out the Chameleon all by herself? First appearance of Alyosha Kravinov (aka the second Kraven). Cameo appearances by the Kangaroo, Grizzly, Gibbon, Spot, Jack O'Lantern, and Flash Thompson. (Note: This issue features a full-page ad for the new Ka-Zar (1997 3rd) series with art by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"The Legion of Losers!" Plot by J.M. DeMatteis. Script by Glenn Greenberg. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by Dan Green and Al Milgrom. Cover by Luke Ross and Al Milgrom. Four down-in-the-dumps super-villains join forces to eliminate their arch-enemy Spider-Man! The Grizzly, Gibbon, Kangaroo, and Spot think they have a chance to take out the web-slinger together! However the spectacular one will try not to laugh while he battles the clumsy quartet! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, Jack O'Lantern (aka Mad Jack) attacks J. Jonah Jameson in an elevator! Who has JJJ made angry this time? Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Flash Thompson, John Jameson, Dr. Kafka, and Alyosha Kravinov. 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"Mad Jack" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by Dan Green and Al Milgrom. Cover by Luke Ross. J. Jonah Jameson lies in a hospital bed after being ambushed by Jack O'Lantern last issue! And when Spider-Man swings past the hospital, he bumps into Jonah's assailant! After a short scuffle, the web-slinger realizes that "Mad Jack" is more powerful than the old Jack O'Lantern! Several hours later in a bizarre twist; Mad Jack's cat, Maguire, hypnotizes John Jameson and sends him on a mission to kill his father! Will this terrible day for the Jameson family ever end? Cameo appearances by Marla Madison Jameson, Joe Robertson, Dr. Kafka, Betty Brant, Flash Thompson, Jill Stacy, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man title takes a one-month hiatus for Marvel's company-wide "Flashback" event. See the special one-shot issue: Spectacular Spider-Man Minus1 (1997) #1. This issue includes a 3-page preview of the new Alpha Flight (1997 2nd) series.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"From the Shadows" Plot by J.M. DeMatteis. Script by Mark Bernardo. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by Dan Green and Al Milgrom. Cover by Luke Ross. Everyone from Marla Jameson to Dr. Kafka to the Spectacular Spider-Man is trying to figure out why John Jameson attacked his father in the hospital last issue! It might help if someone could corral Mad Jack, but no one can get a handle on him or his motives! When the web-slinger searches for Jack O'Lantern again, he's ambushed by Kraven and his beasts! Whoa, is Kraven the Hunter back from the dead? Or is this a brand new Kraven? The wondrous wall-crawler would sure like to know! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Charles Thompson, Rosie Thompson, and Norman Osborn. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover detailing the current storyline.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"Into the Light" Plot by J.M. DeMatteis. Script by Mark Bernardo. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Luke Ross. The forces of evil are conspiring against the Spectacular Spider-Man! The recently revived Calypso attempts to form an alliance with the new Kraven to destroy the web-slinger! While Norman Osborn of all people buys the Daily Bugle! Wow, why would Jonah sell his beloved newspaper to Peter Parker's number one enemy? Meanwhile John Jameson (in his semi-Man-Wolf persona) is still on the loose and Flash Thompson finally hits rock bottom! Can things get any worse for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Marla Madison Jameson, Jessie Thompson, Betty Brant, and Dr. Kafka. (Notes: Calypso reappeared in Peter Parker Spider-Man Annual 1997. This issue features a gatefold cover recapping the events of last issue. The credits listed on the front cover are incorrect.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"Citizen Osborn!" Double-sized issue. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by Dan Green and Al Milgrom. Wraparound cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. Norman Osborn is back in the public spotlight at the Osborn Foundation's charity fundraiser! Almost everyone in attendance is either shocked or outraged at his dramatic return! And that lengthy list includes Liz Osborn, Foggy Nelson, John Jameson, Joe Robertson, Mary Jane, and the Spectacular Spider-Man! After the reception Peter decides to make a pre-emptive strike against his long-time foe before the goblin can hurt his friends and family again! But the web-slinger doesn't know that he's swinging into a trap...with the cameras rolling! Before the night is over, the wall-crawler will wish he had looked before he leapt! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Marla Madison Jameson, Flash Thompson, Anna Watson, Normie Osborn, Dr. Kafka, Calypso, and the second Kraven. Flashback cameo by Gwen Stacy. (Notes: Norman Osborn previously appeared in the Revelations storyline. The front gatefold cover recaps the events of last issue. The back gatefold cover features famous scenes between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin redrawn by John Romita Jr.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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"Son of the Hunter!" Part 1 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Luke Ross. The Daily Bugle, now co-owned by Norman Osborn and J. Jonah Jameson, launches a new round of attacks on the web-slinger after video emerges of Spider-Man's fight with Norman last issue! And it doesn't take long for public opinion to turn against the spectacular one! The new Kraven notices the bad publicity and decides to fill the superhero role for a little while before launching his own assault on Spider-Man! Oh no, is Kraven planning to take the wall-crawler's "place" again...like his predecessor did a few years ago? Those were dark days indeed. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Flash Thompson, Jill Stacy, Anna Watson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The second Kraven (aka Alyosha Kravinov) is the son of the original Kraven (aka Sergei Kravinoff.) This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"Son of the Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Deodato. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Mike Deodato. The Spectacular Spider-Man is the prisoner of Kraven the Hunter in the Kravinov Mansion! However Alyosha doesn't want to harm the web-slinger, he just wants to know as much as possible about his deceased father (aka the first Kraven)! Feeling sorry for the new Kraven, Spider-Man begins to talk; but his tale is cut short by a huge explosion! Who would dare attack Kraven the Hunter in his jungle lair? The cunning Calypso...that's who! And now the wall-crawler and the hunter face the fury of a woman scorned! Cameo appearances by Norman Osborn, Professor Angst, Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Grizzly, and the Gibbon. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.