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Issue: The Essential Spider-Man #2
Publication Date: July 1997
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Issues: #2 of 11 Issues (18 Printings)
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel ComicsView Brand Images2
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Volume:
Pages: 530
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Price: $12.99 USD
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Content Items: 52 (25 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Matt Hicks
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: Black & White interior; Color cover
Dimensions: Standard Trade Paperback
Paper Stock: Newsprint interior; Cardstock cover
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publishing Format: Ongoing Series
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Al Rio
Inker(s): Al Rio
Colorist(s): Thomas Velazquez
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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[untitled]

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Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; the Beetle
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #21 published February 1965
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Where Flies the Beetle !

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; the Beetle [Abner Jenkins]; the Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Betty Brant; Flash Thompson; May Parker; Doris Evans; J. Jonah Jameson
Synopsis: When the Beetle is released from prison he plans to take his revenge on the Human Torch and ends up fighting both the Torch and Spider-Man.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #21 published February 1965
was Where Flies the Beetle...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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The Clown and His Masters of Menace!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Masters of Menace [the Clown [Elliot Franklin]; the Great Gambonnos [Ernesto and Luigi Gambonno]; the Human Cannonball [Jack Pulver]; Princess Python [Zelda DuBois]]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #22 published March 1965
was The Clown and His Masters of Menace! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Clown and his Masters of Menace!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Ringmaster; Masters of Menace [the Clown [Elliot Franklin]; the Great Gambonnos [Ernesto and Luigi Gambonno]; the Human Cannonball [Jack Pulver]; Princess Python [Zelda DuBois]]; Liz Allan; Flash Thompson; Betty Brant; J. Jonah Jameson; Mrs. Van Der Twilliger; Aunt May
Synopsis: After being released from prison, the Circus of Crime decides they no longer need the Ringmaster and become the Masters of Menace and plan an art heist.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #22 published March 1965
was The Clown, and His Masters of Menace! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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The Goblin and the Gangsters!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Green Goblin
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #23 published April 1965
was The Goblin and the Gangsters! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Goblin and the Gangsters

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; the Green Goblin; Lucky Lobo; Aunt May; J. Jonah Jameson; Frederick Foswell; Betty Brant; Mr. Merriweather
Synopsis: The Green Goblin tries to take over Lucky Lobo's gang but Spider-Man puts them all in jail.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #23 published April 1965
was The Goblin and the Gangsters [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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Spider-Man Goes Mad!

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Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; The Vulture; The Sandman
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #24 published May 1965
was Spider-Man Goes Mad! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Spider-Man Goes Mad!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; J. Jonah Jameson; Betty Brant; Flash Thompson; Liz Allan; Mysterio; May Parker; Frederick Foswell; Doctor Octopus (illusion); Sandman (illusion); Vulture (illusion)
Synopsis: Mysterio tries to convince Spider-Man that he is going crazy and reveal his secret identity.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #24 published May 1965
was Spider-Man Goes Mad! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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Captured by J. Jonah Jameson!

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Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Spider-Slayer; J. Jonah Jameson (on screen)
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #25 published June 1965
was Captured by J. Jonah Jameson! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Captured by J. Jonah Jameson!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Professor Smythe; Spider-Slayer; Mary Jane Watson; Liz Allan; Aunt May Parker; Betty Brant; J. Jonah Jameson; Flash Thompson
Synopsis: Professor Smythe builds a robot to capture Spider-Man and rents it to J. Jonah Jameson.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #25 published June 1965
was Captured by J. Jonah Jameson! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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The Man in the Crime-Master's Mask!

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Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Crime Master; Green Goblin
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #26 published July 1965
was The Man in the Crime-Master's Mask! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Man in the Crime-Master's Mask!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (script)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Crime Master; Patch [Fredrick Foswell]; Green Goblin; May Parker; Betty Brandt; J. Jonah Jameson; Liz Allen; Flash Thompson; Mr. Davis (school principal)
Synopsis: The Crime Master and the Green Goblin battle for control of organized crime.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #26 published July 1965
was The Man In The Crime-Master's Mask! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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Bring Back My Goblin to Me!

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Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Green Goblin; Crime-Master
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #27 published August 1965
was Bring Back My Goblin to Me! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Bring Back My Goblin To Me!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (script)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; The Green Goblin; Crime-Master; Patch [Frederick Foswell]; J. Jonah Jameson; Betty Brant; Barney Bushkin; Aunt May
Synopsis: Spider-Man is caught between the Green Goblin and the Crime-Master.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #27 published August 1965
was Bring Back My Goblin To Me! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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The Molten Man

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Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Molten Man
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #28 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was The Molten Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Menace of the Molten Man!

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Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (script)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Molten Man [Raxton] (1st appearance, origin); Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Liz Allen; Flash Thompson; Professor Smythe; Aunt May; Mrs. Watson; Principal Davis; J. Jonah Jameson
Synopsis: Spider-Man captures the Molten Man and Peter graduates from high school.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #28 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was The Menace of "the Molten Man!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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The Wondrous Worlds of Dr. Strange!

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Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was The Wondrous Worlds of Dr. Strange! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Wondrous World of Dr. Strange!

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Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (script)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Xandu (Introduction); barroom brawlers (unnamed)
Synopsis: Xandu sends his two henchmen to retrieve half of the Wand of Watoomb from Dr. Strange. Spider-Man mistakes the henchmen for burglars and tries to stop them, leading to a team up between Spider-Man and Dr. Strange to stop Xandu's plan.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was The Wondrous World of Dr. Strange! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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Never Step on a Scorpion!

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Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Scorpion
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #29 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1965
was Never Step on a Scorpion! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Never Step on a Scorpion!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (script)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Scorpion; J. Jonah Jameson; Betty Brant; Ned Leeds; Frederick Foswell; Aunt May
Synopsis: Scorpion breaks free from jail and plans on killing both Spider-Man and J. Jonah Jameson.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #29 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1965
was Never Step on a Scorpion! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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The Claws of the Cat!

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Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; The Cat
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #30 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1965
was The Claws of the Cat! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Claws of the Cat!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (script)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; The Cat; Master Planner; Betty Brant; Ned Leeds; Aunt May; Anna May Watson; J. Jonah Jameson; Frederick Foswell; Liz Allan; Flash Thompson
Synopsis: Jameson offers a thousand dollar reward for catching The Cat, and Spider-Man plans to collect. Betty tells Peter that Ned has asked her to marry him.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #30 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1965
was The Claws of the Cat! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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If This Be My Destiny

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Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #31 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1965
was If This Be My Destiny... [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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If This Be My Destiny !

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Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen (pages 1-10); Art Simek (pages 11-20)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Harry Osborn (introduction); Gwen Stacy (introduction); Master Planner; Aunt May; Flash Thompson; Dr. Bromwell; Professor Warren; J. Jonah Jameson; Frederick Foswell; Betty Brant; Ned Leeds; Foxy Briggs
Synopsis: Aunt May falls deathly ill on Peter's first day of college. Meanwhile, the Master Planner is stealing scientific gadgets.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #31 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1965
was If This Be My Destiny! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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Man on a Rampage!

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Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Aunt May; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #32 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1966
was Man on a Rampage! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Man on a Rampage!

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Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (script)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Doctor Octopus; Betty Brant; Ned Leeds; J. Jonah Jameson; Aunt May; Dr. Curt Conners [Lizard]; Frederick Foswell
Synopsis: Aunt May is dying due to some radioactivity in her blood, and Dr. Octopus has stolen the radioactive isotope that Peter and Dr. Conners need to create a serum to save her life.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #32 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1966
was Man on a Rampage! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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The Final Chapter!

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Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #33 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1966
was The Final Chapter! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Final Chapter!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (script)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Aunt May; Dr. Curt Connors [Lizard]; Frederick Foswell; J. Jonah Jameson; Betty Brant; Uncle Ben; Kraven (Last panel teaser)
Synopsis: Trapped under a pile of rubble in an underwater base that is filling with water, Spidey has to use all of his strength and determination to break himself free as Aunt May's life hangs in the balance. Spidey escapes and takes down Doc Ock's goons so he can deliver a serum that will remove the radiation from his Aunt's system.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #33 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1966
was The Final Chapter! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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The Thrill of the Hunt!

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Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Kraven
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #34 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1966
was The Thrill of the Hunt! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Thrill of the Hunt

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (script)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Kraven; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Betty Brant; May Parker; Anna Watson; Gwen Stacy; Harry Osborn; J. Jonah Jameson; Frederick Foswell
Synopsis: Kraven dresses up as Spider-Man and harasses J. Jonah Jameson to get Spider-Man to come out for a re-match of their last fight.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #34 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1966
was The Thrill of the Hunt! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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The Molten Man Regrets..!

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Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko; Jack Kirby (Spider-Man figure)
Inker(s): Steve Ditko; Sol Brodsky (Spider-Man figure)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Molten Man
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #35 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1966
was The Molten Man Regrets..! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Spider-Man figure is by Kirby, probably inked by Brodsky. John Romita and Brodsky recall being in the office when Kirby was correcting the cover. It was changed because Spider-Man's rear was facing the reader. An unaltered version of the cover was published in an Italian reprint, L'Uomo Ragno # 29.
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The Molten Man Regrets !

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Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (script)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Molten Man
Synopsis: The Molten Man is released from jail and he decides he is going to be smarter about his next robbery, but Spider-Man puts an end to his plans.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #35 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1966
was The Molten Man Regrets...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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When Falls the Meteor!

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Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Looter
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #36 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1966
was When Falls the Meteor! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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When Falls the Meteor!

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Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (script)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Looter [Norton G. Fester]; Sally Green; Gwen Stacy; Flash Thompson
Synopsis: A strange meteor gives Norton Fester incredible strength and agility. He uses these new powers to become the Looter to fund his scientific research.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #36 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1966
was When Falls the Meteor! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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Once Upon A Time...There Was A Robot!

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Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Professor Stromm
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #37 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1966
was Once Upon a Time... ...There Was a Robot! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Once Upon A Time, There Was A Robot !

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (script)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Professor Stromm; Norman Osborn (introduction); J. Jonah Jameson; Frederick Foswell; Max Young; Gwen Stacy; Flash Thompson; Harry Osborn
Synopsis: When Professor Stromm is released from prison he plans to take revenge on his old business partner, Norman Osborn.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #37 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1966
was Once Upon a Time, There Was a Robot...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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Just a Guy Named Joe!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Joe Smith
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #38 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1966
was Just a Guy Named Joe! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Just A Guy Named Joe!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (script)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; J. Jonah Jameson; Ned Leeds; Harry Osborn; Norman Osborn; Flash Thompson; Gwen Stacy; Aunt May; Joe Smith (introduction); Mary Jane Watson
Synopsis: Average joe, Joe Smith, fails at being a fighter and tries his hand at acting. Dressed up as a robotic monster, he is zapped with electricity and chemicals which causes him to go on a violent spree against those who doubted his abilities. Meanwhile, Norman Osborn puts a price on Spidey's head and our hero is plagued with goons trying to bump him off. Pete narrowly misses meeting Mary Jane.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #38 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1966
was Just a Guy Named Joe! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): John Romita
Inker(s): John Romita
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Green Goblin
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #39 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1966
was Spidey and the Green Goblin...Both Unmasked! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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How Green Was My Goblin!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): John Romita
Inker(s): Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo]
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Aunt May; Anna Watson; Flash Thompson; Gwen Stacy; Harry Osborn; Ned Leeds; J. Jonah Jameson; Green Goblin [Norman Osborn] (identity revealed); Professor Stromm (flashback; cameo)
Synopsis: Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile. Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas. Not realizing that the gas has weakened his spider sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin. The Goblin confronts Spidey outside of his home and captures him as Peter is worried that Aunt May might be overcome by the commotion. Trussed up in the Goblin's lair, Peter is shocked when the Goblin takes off his mask and reveals himself to be Norman Osborn.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #39 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1966
was How Green Was My Goblin! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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Spidey Saves the Day!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): John Romita
Inker(s): Mike Esposito; John Romita (touch-ups)
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; The Green Goblin
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #40 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1966
was Spidey Saves the Day! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Spidey Saves The Day!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): John Romita
Inker(s): Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo]; John Romita (touch-ups)
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; The Green Goblin; Harry Osborn; Professor Stromm (flashback); Aunt May; Anna May Watson; J. Jonah Jameson; Betty Brant; Ned Leeds (flashback; cameo); The Enforcers [Ox; Montana; Fancy Dan] (flashback; cameo); Human Torch (flashback; cameo); Lucky Lobo (flashback; cameo); Crime Master (flashback; cameo); Dr. Bromwell (cameo)
Synopsis: Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin. While battling, an explosion erases the last several years of Norman Osborn's memory, reverting him to his pre-Green Goblin state.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #40 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1966
was Spidey Saves the Day! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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The Horns of the Rhino

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): John Romita
Inker(s): Mike Esposito; John Romita (touch-ups)
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Rhino
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #41 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1966
was The Horns of the Rhino! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Horns of the Rhino!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): John Romita
Inker(s): Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo]; John Romita (touch-ups)
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man; Rhino (1st appearance); Aunt May Parker; Anna Watson; J. Jonah Jameson; John Jameson; Betty Brant; Ned Leeds; Gwen Stacy; Flash Thompson
Synopsis: The Rhino attempts to kidnap John Jameson to turn him over to foreign powers that want his secrets about the U.S. space program. Spider-Man manages to stop the Rhino.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #41 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1966
was The Horns of the Rhino! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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The Birth of a Super-Hero!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): John Romita
Inker(s): John Romita
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man; Colonel John Jameson
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #42 published November 1966
was The Birth of a Super-Hero! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Birth of a Super-Hero!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): John Romita
Inker(s): John Romita
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Frederick Foswell; Betty Brant; Ned Leeds; J. Jonah Jameson; John Jameson; The Rhino; Foggy Nelson; Harry Osborn; Flash Thompson; Gwen Stacy; May Parker; Mary Jane Watson; Anna Watson
Synopsis: John Jameson was exposed to some strange space spores on a space mission. He returns to Earth where he gains super strength. Spider-Man is mistakenly accused of robbing a bank so Jameson decides to try to capture him with his new super powers.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #42 published November 1966
was The Birth of a Super-Hero! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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Rhino on the Rampage!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): John Romita
Inker(s): John Romita
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Rhino
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #43 published December 1966
was Rhino on the Rampage! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Rhino on a Rampage!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): John Romita
Inker(s): John Romita
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Rhino; Mary Jane Watson; Ned Leeds; Betty Brant; Frederick Foswell; J. Jonah Jameson; Anna Watson; Aunt May Parker; Foggy Nelson; Matt Murdock [Daredevil]; Curt Connors; John Jameson; Harry Osborn; Flash Thompson; Gwen Stacy
Synopsis: Rhino escapes from police custody and is looking for revenge on Spider-Man for defeating his attempt to kidnap John Jameson.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #43 published December 1966
was Rhino on the Rampage! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): John Romita
Inker(s): Mike Esposito
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Goliath [Hank Pym]; Wasp; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor; Hawkeye]; Hulk; Daredevil; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Dr. Octopus
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3 published November 1966
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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...To Become an Avenger!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): John Romita (layouts); Don Heck (pencils)
Inker(s): Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo]
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Goliath [Hank Pym]; Wasp; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor; Hawkeye]; Hulk; Daredevil; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Aunt May; J. Jonah Jameson; Frederick Foswell
Synopsis: The Avengers decide to ask Spider-Man to join the team but first he has to complete a test to prove himself. The test is to capture the Hulk.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3 published November 1966
was ...To Become an Avenger! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 21
Disclose Notes: Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee

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