"On Razored Wings" Invasion of the Spider-Slayers Part 1 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
Peter and Mary Jane take Peter's parents (and Aunt May) on a tour of Manhattan! The Parkers haven't seen the big city in more than 20 years! And thanks to the sudden appearance of a spider-slayer robot, Richard and Mary's visit includes a dazzling display from the wondrous wall-crawler! How awesome! Spider-Man makes short work of the spider-slayer, but where did it come from and who sent it? Cameo appearances by Alistair Smythe, J. Jonah Jameson, Ben Urich, and Felicia Hardy. Backup story: "Cashing In" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art for Aaron Lopresti. Peter and JJJ come to blows when Jonah wants to run an exclusive story about Peter's parents.
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Newsstand Edition. "Life Stings!" Invasion of the Spider-Slayers Part 3 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
It's déjà vu for the Amazing Spider-Man! Outside the Tinkerer's warehouse, the web-slinger battles another one of his long-time adversaries: the Scorpion! But just like last issue, yet another robot attacks during the fight! And this one is an amoeboid! However unlike last time, the wall-crawler has a partner: the Black Cat! Felicia wants back in the superhero game! And the Scorpion is more than willing to oblige! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Richard Parker, Mary Parker, and the Tinkerer. Backup story: "The Web" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Aaron Lopresti. Aunt May stops by the grave of her late husband and confesses her misgivings about the mysterious return of her brother-in-law and his wife. (Note: This issue includes seven pages of advertisements for the Dragon Quest game.)
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"Arachnophobia Too!" Invasion of the Spider-Slayers Part 5 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
The wall-crawler and Felicia continue destroying little mechanical spiders all over town! But that doesn't prevent three more big spider-slayers from attacking! Meanwhile, a rogue FBI agent abducts Richard and Mary Parker! Good thing their son is the Amazing Spider-Man!
"Guilt by Association" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Jeff Johnson. Inks by Dan Panosian and Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
While web-swinging through the city, the wondrous wall-crawler accidentally bumps into Styx and Stone! What are the strange pair of assassins doing in the Big Apple today? Apparently, they are guarding the movie studio of a sleazy producer! However, the web-slinger is the least of their concerns; because Cardiac wants to put that same slimy producer (and anyone that stands in his way) out of business! As expected, it doesn't take long for the three-way battle to erupt: Cardiac vs. Styx & Stone vs. the Spectacular Spider-Man! Lights, Camera, Action!
"Dust to Dust" Part 2 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Jeff Johnson. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
After their tenacious battle last issue, Cardiac determines that Styx has to be eliminated! So to that end Dr. Elias Wirtham tricks Stone into bringing Styx to a New Jersey medical facility for treatment. But Cardiac's scheduled tests will put Styx out of action... permanently! Wow, so much for the Hippocratic Oath! Fortunately though, a well-placed spider-tracer leads the web-slinger directly to Cardiac's location! And the Amazing Spider-Man clashes with Cardiac to save Styx and Stone! Talk about an ethical dilemma! Origin of Styx and Stone.
"Rough Justice!" Trial by Jury Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
In a surprising turn of events, Orwell Taylor grants the web-slinger a stay of execution! But only if Spider-Man agrees to help the Jury steal a high-powered weapon that could kill Venom! Inside a government research center, the wall-crawler plays along with the scheme until he has a chance to turn the tables and dismiss the Jury! Meanwhile, Mary Jane's smoking addiction reaches a critical stage! And Peter tries something desperate to persuade her to stop!
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Poly-Bagged Edition. This special polybagged issue includes a 16-page preview of the Spider-Man cartoon series and a color "animation style print" (looks a little like an animation cel) of Spidey versus Venom! As for the comic itself, Shriek and Carrion guest star in "Behind the Walls." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. Green Goblin cameo (well, his mask, anyway).
"The Cocoon!" Shrieking Part 3 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
Crises abound for the mentally and physically exhausted web-slinger! After going down to defeat at the hands of Shriek and Carrion last issue, the beleaguered wall-crawler limps back home to rest! However, his much-needed rest is denied upon learning that his dear Aunt May has suffered a stroke! In Forest Hills Peter grieves with Mary Jane, but he cannot stay for long as Shriek is still at large. Finally in Astoria in Carrion's mother's house, the amazing one catches up with Shriek! Can the Spectacular Spider-Man silence Shriek once and for all?
"Mother Love...Mother Hate!" Shrieking Part 4 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
The Amazing Spider-Man goes shrieking for the last time! Inside Beatrice MacBride's home, the wondrous wall-crawler wages a life-and-death struggle against Shriek and Carrion! Can the spectacular one save Ms. MacBride much less himself from Shriek's violent rage and Carrion's deadly touch? A savage showdown indeed!
"Tentacles." Web of Death, Part 1 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Cover by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt.
Peter Parker is dead man walking after the antidote failed to remove the Vulture's deadly virus from his body (at the end of Spectacular Spider-Man 219)! The web-slinger is fading fast with no help in sight! But in a truly bizarre twist of fate, one of Spider-Man's greatest enemies takes compassion on him! Is Doctor Octopus really going to step forward and save the wall-crawler's life? Sometimes six arms are better than two! In the meantime, Mary Jane returns to New York City after reconciling with her family. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 220. First appearance of Stunner.
"Resurrection!" Smoke and Mirrors, Part 2 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Cover by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt.
In the middle of the Catskill Mountains, the Amazing Spider-Man and the Scarlet Spider get the shock of their lives! The Jackal is alive! Wow! How is this possible? Both men were there that fateful day at Shea Stadium when Professor Warren died! But here stands the devious Jackal in the flesh in his underground laboratory! And the Jackal is still doing what he does best! Creating clones and telling lies! When the Jackal declares that both heroes are actually clones, neither Peter nor Ben knows how to react! What a tangled web the Jackal weaves!
"Down in the Darkness." The Mark of Kaine, Part 2 of 5. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Cover by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 124.
On the streets of Manhattan, Mary Jane runs away from Kaine! And when she rounds a corner she bumps into Peter! However it's not her husband, it's Spidercide! The "third Peter Parker" clashes with Kaine and gives MJ time to escape! But a while later inside her home, Mary Jane is abducted by Kaine again! Meanwhile at Ryker's Island, Judas Traveller helps the real web-slinger escape from prison so he can rescue his wife! Story continues in Spider-Man 58.
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"Down in the Darkness." The Mark of Kaine, Part 2 of 5. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Cover by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt.
On the streets of Manhattan, Mary Jane runs away from Kaine! And when she rounds a corner, she bumps into Peter! However, it's not her husband, it's Spidercide! The "third Peter Parker" clashes with Kaine and gives MJ time to escape! But a while later inside her home, Mary Jane is abducted by Kaine again! Meanwhile at Ryker's Island, Judas Traveller helps the real web-slinger escape from prison so he can rescue his wife!
Cover pencils by John Romita Jr. "The Price!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Joe Bennett, inks by Bud LaRosa and Al Milgrom; Needing money, Absorbing Man and Titania decide to seek the Daily Bugle's million-dollar bounty on Spider-Man, resulting from his beating of Norman Osborn (PPSSM #250, '97); Concerned about the price on her husband's head, MJ gets Peter to promise he won't become Spidey for a while; Daredevil seeks out Spidey to learn the truth of the Osborn attack; Emulating the Thunderbolts, Absorbing Man and Titania masquerade as new heroes "Lightning Bolt" and "Thundergirl"; Norman Osborn introduces them to the Bugle staff; At ESU, his spider-sense alerted, Peter becomes Spidey and encounters Daredevil; Osborn sics Lightning Bolt and Thundergirl on them but reveals their thinly concealed identities to the police to avoid paying the reward.
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Cover by John Romita Sr. Sixth appearance of Kraven the Hunter, and second appearance of the new Vulture (Blackie Drago) in From the Depths of Defeat!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (uncredited)
As Peter recovers from the injuries received in his fight with the new Vulture, he sees television coverage of a fight between the Vulture and Kraven and goes out to capture them. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 35 and 189.
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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!
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"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!
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"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!
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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