Cover by John Romita Sr. Ka-Zar appearance in To Kill a Spider-Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr. (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils), inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo)
Spencer Smythe has created a Spider-Slayer robot for J. Jonah Jameson to use against the Wallcrawler; But when Jameson fails to capture Spider-Man, Smythe takes over control with designs on killing the hero!
36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
"Wings in the Night!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita.
Young Mr. Parker is on the outs with Gwen Stacy after the misunderstanding with her father three issues ago. Peter would like to mend fences with his girlfriend, but he has a second problem. Norman Osborn is hallucinating about Spider-Man -- and that could mean really big trouble! In the meantime, the original Vulture has returned! Adrian Toomes did not die in Amazing Spider-Man #48. And surprisingly, the old Vulture wants to team up with the new Vulture (aka Blackie Drago). But Blackie wants nothing to do with Adrian, so the war of the Vultures begins! And the winner gets the Amazing Spider-Man next!
32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
"Wings in the Night!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita.
Young Mr. Parker is on the outs with Gwen Stacy after the misunderstanding with her father three issues ago. Peter would like to mend fences with his girlfriend, but he has a second problem. Norman Osborn is hallucinating about Spider-Man -- and that could mean really big trouble! In the meantime, the original Vulture has returned! Adrian Toomes did not die in Amazing Spider-Man #48. And surprisingly, the old Vulture wants to team up with the new Vulture (aka Blackie Drago). But Blackie wants nothing to do with Adrian, so the war of the Vultures begins! And the winner gets the Amazing Spider-Man next!
32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
"The Speedster and the Spider!" Guest-starring Quicksilver. Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita.
A downtrodden web-slinger returns to his apartment after losing his temper with J. Jonah Jameson last issue. However Peter Parker's fortunes change the next day when he sells several photographs to the Daily Bugle's stand-in chief (Joe Robertson); and gives the troublesome clay tablet to Captain Stacy. Meanwhile, Quicksilver is back in New York and looking for a way to redeem himself. The mutant speedster decides that bringing Spider-Man to justice would be the best way. So Pietro launches a surprise attack against the wall-crawler! Quicksilver vs. Spider-Man! May the fastest man win! First appearance of Martha Robertson.
32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
"If This Be Bedlam!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita.
With his family held captive by the Maggia, Dr. Curt Connors must do the bidding of Silvermane! The elderly crime boss demandsthat Dr. Connors unlock the mystery of the petrified tablet -- which might be related to the mystical fountain of youth.
"To Prowl No More!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita.
As shown on the frightening cover, Peter Parker falls out of J. Jonah Jameson's office window! But thanks to his ability to cling to surfaces...he survives! And after changing into his costume, Spider-Man welcomes the Prowler to the superhero vs. super-villain business!
Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson.
First appearance of the Kangaroo in "The Coming of the Kangaroo!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita.
The wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Penn Station to meet Aunt May -- who is returning to New York after her vacation in Florida. Following a quick change of clothes, Peter greets his aunt on the platform...and then observes a disturbance nearby! A large man from Australia leaps away from two federal marshals...and escapes into the streets! Peter can't pursue him right now, but he will tangle with the Kangaroo very soon! The super-villain from down under is looking for money, but he accidentally steals a vial of deadly bacteria instead. So when the web-slinger catches the Kangaroo, he must be very careful with his Australian adversary! Good luck mate! Origin of the Kangaroo.
32 pages. Cover price $0.15.
First appearance of the Kangaroo in "The Coming of the Kangaroo!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita.
The wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Penn Station to meet Aunt May -- who is returning to New York after her vacation in Florida. Following a quick change of clothes, Peter greets his aunt on the platform...and then observes a disturbance nearby! A large man from Australia leaps away from two federal marshals...and escapes into thestreets! Peter can't pursue him right now, but he will tangle with the Kangaroo very soon!
Cover by John Romita Sr. The Coming of the Kangaroo!, script by John Romita (plot) and Stan Lee (script), pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney
Aunt May decides Peter is sick and puts him to bed; The Kangaroo escapes Feds who seek to deport him, then steals what he thinks is money but is actually a vial of deadly bacteria; Peter sneaks out to catch the Kangaroo and get the vial back; He succeeds, but Aunt May collapses when she finds the web dummy Peter left in his bed; Now Peter feels more guilt than ever. House ad for Thor #172 and Iron Man #22, art by Jack Kirby, George Tuska, Bill Everett, and Mike Esposito. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 62.
36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.
"And Then Came Electro!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Marie Severin.
Aunt May's nephew is running low on funds to attend Flash Thompson's farewell dinner. So the wall-crawler stops by the office of a major television network -- and offers to appear on the network's late night talk show! The TV executives eagerly accept the web-slinger's offer, and the news rapidly spreads across town. Later that night a large audience attends the show including: J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, and Max Dillon. Uh-oh, that last name could be trouble! When the curtain rises, the show begins...in more ways than one! The Amazing Spider-Man vs. Electro! What a treat!
32 pages. Cover price $0.15.
Cover art by John Romita. "Doc Ock Lives!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane (his first work on the title), inks by John Romita
Returning home from the airport following the supposed death of Dr. Octopus, Spider-Man is less than convinced that his long time enemy is gone for good; Changing back to Peter Parker, he gets a copy of the Bugle where he learns that no trace of Doc Ock's body was found, and is determined to find his enemy and bring him to justice; Dr. Octopus, having survived the plane crash learns that the press has considered that he's dead; This gives Octopus ample opportunity to track down and destroy Spider-Man; First part of a Doctor Octopus/Spider-Man battle leading up to the death of Capt. Stacy in issue 90.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
Not approved by the Comics Code Authority! "And Now, the Goblin!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by Gil Kane.
With Gwen Stacy still in London, Peter Parker gains a new admirer: Mary Jane Watson. Oh boy. How will MaryJane's sudden interest in Peter affect Harry Osborn? Unfortunately, the short answer is not well. Since Harry is secretly battling a drug addiction...
Not approved by the Comics Code Authority! "And Now, the Goblin!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by Gil Kane.
With Gwen Stacy still in London, Peter Parker gains a new admirer: Mary Jane Watson. Oh boy. How will MaryJane's sudden interest in Peter affect Harry Osborn? Unfortunately, the short answer is not well. Since Harry is secretly battling a drug addiction...
Not approved by the Comics Code Authority. "The Goblin's Last Gasp!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia.
The Green Goblin bursts into Peter and Harry's apartment ready to finish the web-slinger! But when Norman Osborn sees his comatose son, he quickly flees! Is Harry the goblin's primary weakness? A while later after trashing a trio of drug dealers, Spider-Man takes to the rooftops to find the goblin. And when he does, their final battle of the silver age commences! The Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Green Goblin! An outstanding three-part story!
32 pages. Cover price $0.15.
"Quark Enterprises! or Honey, I shrunk the Non-Mutant Super Hero!" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Part 1 of Spidey's Totally Tiny Adventure. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Gil Kane.
Peter Parker and Scott Lang attend the Tomorrow Exposition which showcases new cutting edge scientific technology! Both men enjoy touring the exhibits..until the techno-thieves strike! While the robbers break into the quark machine, the two heroes step away and change into their costumes! However during the process, the amazing one is accidentally exposed to Ant-Man's shrinking gas! No problem though! The web-slinger will just beat the thieves at pint-size! But once the battle is over, the wall-crawler can't return to full-size! Uh-oh! What now? Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 10. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. First backup story: "Mercy Bomb." Script by David Michelinie. Art by Steve Ditko. Solo hunts terrorists in Spain. Second backup story: "A Time to Choose." Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Dan Green. The Wizard and the Trapster make plans to bring the reluctant Sandman back into the fold. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 10. Re-telling of the Sandman's origin. Cameo appearance by the Thing (aka Ben Grimm). Third backup story: "Amazing Fantasy." Script by Tony Isabella. Art by Steve Ditko. The Scarlett Beetle wants Ant-Man's cybernetic helmet! But Scott Lang won't let him have it! Cameo appearance by Henry Pym. Backup feature: "Peter & M.J.'s New Pad!" Script by Dan Cuddy. Art by Eliot Brown. (Note: Splash page art by Gil Kane.)
64 pages. Cover price $2.00.
This annual features three reprint stories and a new cover by John Romita. First story reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 1: "Spider-Man vs. the Chameleon!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four.
The web-slinger tries to join the FF, but ends up tussling with the Chameleon instead.
Second story reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 2: "Duel to the Death with the Vulture!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. The wall-crawler battles the Vulture for the first time and makes J. Jonah Jameson very happy with his pictures of the fight.
Third story reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 38: "Just a Guy Named Joe!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Spidey clashes with a down-on-his-luck boxer. Special feature: 6 pages of assorted pin-ups and illustrations (with art by Steve Ditko and John Romita) featuring Spider-Man, Mysterio, the Vulture, Sandman, Electro, and Mary Jane Watson.
64 pages. 25 cents. Cover price $0.25.
"Unmasked at Last!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita.
Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days...and he thinks he's losing his spider-powers. So Aunt May's nephew makes a very rash decision -- to reveal his secretidentity at Gwen's birthday party!
