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Issue: Marvel's Greatest Superhero Battles #[nn]
Publication Date: January 1978
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagSimon and Schuster
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Indicia Publisher: Simon and Schuster
On Sale Date: 10/26/1978
Volume:
Pages: 260
ISBN: 0671243918
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $6.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 35 (12 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Linda Sunshine (uncredited)
Disclose Notes: First printing. Copyright 1978 by Marvel Comics Group. A Division of Cadence Industries Corporation.
Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data numbers: PN6726.L4 741.5'973 78-12877.
Manufactured in the United States of America.

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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: Color
Dimensions: 7" x 10"
Paper Stock: Cardstock cover
Binding: Perfect Bound
Publishing Format: Collected Edition
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Cover, Front
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): John Romita (painting)
Inker(s): John Romita (painting)
Colorist(s): John Romita (painting)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Hulk; the Thing; Dr. Strange; Spider-Man; Silver Surfer
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Pages: 1
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Preface

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
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The Hulk vs. the Thing

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): George Roussos
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Character(s): the Thing; Hulk; Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch; Invisible Girl
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From Content Item: FlagFantastic Four #25 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1964
was The Incredible Hulk versus the Thing! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Hulk vs. the Thing

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): George Roussos [as G. Bell]
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Fantastic Four
Character(s): Mr. Fantastic; the Thing; Human Torch; Invisible Girl; Alicia Masters; the Hulk; Capt. America; Iron Man; Thor; Rick Jones
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From Content Item: FlagFantastic Four #25 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1964
was The Hulk Vs. The Thing [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: Original presentation edited by Stan Lee
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The Avengers Take Over

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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The Avengers Take Over!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): George Roussos [as George Bell]
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Fantastic Four
Character(s): the Thing; the Hulk; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Rick Jones; Giant Man; Capt. America; Thor; Iron Man
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From Content Item: FlagFantastic Four #26 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1964
was The Avengers Take Over! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 23
Disclose Notes: Original presentation edited by Stan Lee
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In Mortal Combat with Sub-Mariner

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Warlord Krang; Lady Dorma; Karen Page; Foggy Nelson
Synopsis: Namor hires Franklin and Murdock to sue the human race on his behalf. When this doesn't work, he gets himself arrested so he can have his day in court. Realizing humanity won't listen, the Sub-Mariner goes on a rampage which brings Daredevil into the (hopeless) fray. Namor returns to the sea out of respect for DD and to stop Krang from taking over Atlantis.
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Wally Wood
Inker(s): Wally Wood
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Daredevil
Character(s): Daredevil; Sub-Mariner
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From Content Item: FlagDaredevil #7 published April 1965
was Daredevil Battles Sub-Mariner! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Mortal Combat with Sub-Mariner!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Wally Wood
Inker(s): Wally Wood
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Daredevil
Character(s): Sub-Mariner; Krang; Dorma; karen Page; Foggy Nelson; Daredevil;
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From Content Item: FlagDaredevil #7 published April 1965
was In Mortal Combat with... Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Original presentation edited by Stan Lee
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Beware of the Blob

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): X-Men [Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]; Angel [Warren Worthington III]; Iceman [Bobby Drake]; Beast [Hank McCoy]]; Blob [Fred Dukes]
Synopsis: Professor X detects a new mutant and sends the X-Men to investigate. They arrive at a carnival and encounter the Blob, a very fat sideshow attraction who can bounce bullets off of his malleable hide as well as anchor himself to the earth and become immovable. The X-Men bring him back to the mansion as a potential member but the Blob spurns their invitation and returns to the carnival. Realizing that the Blob knows their secret, the X-Men lure him back to the mansion where Xavier wipes his memory.
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Sol Brodsky
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): Blob; X-Men [Angel; Cyclops; Beast; Iceman; Marvel Girl]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe X-Men #3 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1964
was Beware of the Blob! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Beware of the Blob!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Paul Reinman
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): Angel; Cyclops; Prof. X; Beast; Iceman; Marvel Girl; Blob
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From Content Item: FlagThe X-Men #3 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1964
was Beware of the Blob! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 24
Disclose Notes: Original presentation edited by Stan Lee
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The Silver Surfer

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): John Buscema
Inker(s): Sal Buscema
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Silver Surfer
Character(s): Silver Surfer; Thor
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From Content Item: FlagThe Silver Surfer #4 published February 1969
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): John Buscema
Inker(s): Sal Buscema
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Silver Surfer
Character(s): FEATURE: Silver Surfer; GUESTS: Thor; Odin; Balder; Sif; Heimdall; Warriors Three--Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg; VILLAIN: Loki; CAMEOS: Hulk; The Thing; Tomazooma The Living Totem; Hercules; Zeus; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Shalla Bal; Mephisto; Galactus
Synopsis: Loki tries to deceive the Surfer into helping him take down his brother, Thor, god of thunder. After a short battle with Thor, the Silver Surfer suspects that everything is not quite what it seems, but before he has a chance to talk to Thor, Loki teleports the Surfer back to Earth.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Silver Surfer #4 published February 1969
was The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 39
Disclose Notes: Original presentation edited by Stan Lee
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Battling the Sub-Mariner

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gene Colan
Inker(s): Jack Abel
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Iron Man
Character(s): Iron Man; Sub-Mariner
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From Content Item: FlagTales of Suspense #79 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1966
was Disaster! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Disaster!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Gene Colan
Inker(s): Jack Abel
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Iron Man
Character(s): Iron Man; Dorma; Krang; Sub-Mariner
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From Content Item: FlagTales of Suspense #79 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1966
was Disaster! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Original presentation edited by Stan Lee
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When Fall the Mighty

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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When Fall the Mighty!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Gene Colan
Inker(s): Jack Abel [as Gary Michaels]
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Iron Man
Character(s): Iron Man; Sub-Mariner; Pepper Potts
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From Content Item: FlagTales of Suspense #80 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1966
was When Fall the Mighty! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Original presentation edited by Stan Lee
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The Power of Iron Man

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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The Power of Iron Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (plot); Roy Thomas (script)
Penciller(s): Gene Colan (pp 1,2); Jack Kirby (pp 3-12)
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]
Synopsis: Namor and Iron Man beat up on each other. Namor abandons the battle when he spots the battle cruiser of Krang floating the water nearby.
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From Content Item: FlagTales to Astonish #82 published August 1966
was The Power of Iron Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Original presentation edited by Stan Lee
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Dormammu Is Watching

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gene Colan
Inker(s): Tom Palmer
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Danny Crespi ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Strange
Character(s): Dr. Strange; Dormammu; Baron Mordo
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From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #188 published November 1976
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Beware..! Dormammu Is Watching!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Dr. Strange
Character(s): Dr. Strange; Ancient One; Baron Mordo; Dormammu; Clea
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From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #139 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1965
was Beware...! Dormammu is Watching! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
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The Pincers of Power

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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The Pincers of Power

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Dr. Strange
Character(s): Dr. Strange; Dormammu; Clea; Ancient One; Mindless Ones; Baron Mordo
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From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #140 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1966
was The Pincers of Power! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Original presentation edited by Stan Lee
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Let There Be Victory

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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Let There Be Victory!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Dr. Strange
Character(s): Dormamm; Dr. Strange; Baron Mordo; Ancient One; Clea
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From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #141 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1966
was Let There Be Victory! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Original presentation edited by Stan Lee
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Mission: Crush the Kingpin

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): John Romita
Inker(s): John Romita
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man; Kingpin
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #69 published February 1969
was Mission: Crush The Kingpin! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Mission: Crush the Kingpin!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): John Romita (layouts); Jim Mooney (pencils)
Inker(s): Jim Mooney
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man; Kingpin; J. Jonah Jameson; Capt. Stacy; Joe Robertson; Randy Robertson; Gwen Stacy
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #69 published February 1969
was Mission: Crush The Kingpin! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Original presentation edited by Stan Lee
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Epilogue

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Stan Lee
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover includes a photograph of Stan Lee.

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