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Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man
Series · 18
books · 1964-2020

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Marvel Masterworks

The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 1

1964

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #1-10. When a young Peter Parker is given the fantastic powers of an arachnid, he must also deal with the fantastic pressures of an everyday teenager. Check out these stories of spectacular web-slinging adventure from Spidey's very beginning, including the tragic origin that started it all, the first appearances of the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson, Doctor Octopus, the Sandman, the Vulture, Electro, and guest-star nods by the Fantastic Four and Human Torch.
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 3

1965

In 1962 in the pages of a comic book slated for cancellation, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko gave birth to one of the most-enduring icons in American popular culture-the one and only Amazing Spider-Man! Turning the concept of a super hero on its head, they imbued the young, guilt-ridden Peter Parker with the fantastic powers of an arachnid and the fantastic pressures of an everyday teenager. The combination was pure magic. So join us in the following pages as we present stories of spectacular web-slinging adventure from Spidey's early days including battles with the Green Goblin, the Molten Man, Vulture and Scorpion! Featuring appearences by Dr. Strange and the Human Torch! Collects The Amazing Spider-Man #20-30, Annual #2
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 4

1966

Collects Amazing Spider-Man #31-40. As Spider-Man struggles to stop the crime spree of the Master Planner (secretly Dr. Octopus) and his men, he ends up buried under a collapsed water tower! See Spidey use his strength as never before to get free! Peter Parker tries balancing his new life at college and his Aunt May's ailing health! Ned Leeds wants to marry Betty Brant, but she's still got feelings for her old flame, Peter, who's too preoccupied to even notice his beautiful new classmate Gwen Stacy! Spidey tangles with old foes like Kraven the Hunter and the Molten Man, and new ones like the Looter, a Guy Named Joe, and Mendel Stromm! And when the Green Goblin attacks, he learns Spider-Man is Peter Parker, then reveals himself as Norman Osborn, father of Peter's classmate, Harry!
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 5

1967

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #41-50 & Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3. After months of hints and failed setups, Mary Jane Watson jumps into Peter Parker's life with a bang - leaving him unsure who he likes more, MJ or Gwen Stacy! And while Peter gets a motorcycle and his fi rst apartment with friend Harry Osborn, Spider-Man faces villains deadlier than ever! The Lizard! Kraven the Hunter! A new Vulture! The Kingpin! And introducing the Rhino and Shocker!Collects The Amazing Spider-Man #41-50, Annual #3
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 6

1968

This action-packed volume collects an amazing selection of Spidey tales by legends Stan Lee and John Romita Sr. Includes a four-part Doctor Octopus epic - plus appearances by the Kingpin, Ka-Zar, the Spider-Slayer, Captain Stacy and more! Also reprinted are the issues' original covers. Collecting The Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #51-61 and Annual #4
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 7

2005

Collects Spectacular Spider-Man (1968) #1-2, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #62-67, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #5. Filled from stem to stern with heroic Spidey battles against the likes of the villainous Vulture, Mysterio and Medusa of the Inhumans, this one's a nail-biter if there ever was! Plus, the sensational origin of Peter Parker's parents as Spider-Man battles no less than the Red Skull!
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 8

1969

Collects 'The Amazing Spider-Man' (Vol. 1) #68-77 and 'Marvel Super-Heroes' #14.
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 10

2008

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #88-99. It's the return of one of Spidey’s oldest foes, Doctor Octopus, the two archenemies set into motion a gut-wrenching series of events leading to the death of Captain George Stacy. Ally to Spider-Man and father to Peter Parker’s ladylove, Gwen, Captain Stacy’s death marks Spidey for murder and pits the entire city against him. Now with hero, villain and even the man-on-the-street after him, there’s no moment for rest for the ol’ web-slinger as he wriggles his way through threats from the X-Men’s Iceman to the politicking Sam Bullit and former friend the Prowler. And it all leads into one of the landmark moments of Marvel history, when Peter Parker’s best friend, Harry Osborn, was revealed to be a drug addict.
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 11

2009

100 ISSUES...6 ARMS...1 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN!!! The Marvel Masterworks celebrate Spider-Man's centennial bow with ten classic Spidey adventures created by a quartet of the greatest talents in comics' history! Stan Lee and Gil Kane start it off with Peter Parker's attempt to cure himself from his spider-powers gone horribly wrong. Yes, it's the six-armed Spider-Man! And he'll need the extra arms to handle Morbius the Living Vampire, in his first appearance, and the cold rage of Lizard. Rascally Roy Thomas joins the fray and then takes Spidey and his bikini-clad gal, Gwen Stacy, into the forgotten jungle known as the Savage Land to face towering beasts, Kraven the Hunter, and J. Jonah Jameson to boot! When Stan returns the Spider Slayer comes with him, and right behind him is the talented pencil of John Romita. In what Romita cites as the favorite artwork of his storied Spidey career, Stan and the Jazzy One leap into an adventure teaming up Spidey and Doctor Strange against a mystic threat from Vietnam while Flash Thompson's life hangs in the balance! Comics don't come better than this, so reserve that copy today, True Believer! Collecting THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #100-109
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 12

2010

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #110-120. When The Gibbon teams up with the vengeful Kraven the Hunter—well, it’s enough excitement to give a hero an ulcer—and it does! Then, words between Peter’s lovely gal Gwen and Aunt May push his doting aunt out of his life and into the arms of—an octopus! Doc Ock returns to do in Spidey, but with Hammerhead, the only gangster with more steel in his dome than in his gun, waging a turf war to take over the city it’s open season on spiders! Always a man of the people, Spidey uncovers the machinations of a mayoral candidate who’s not quite what he seems. Let’s just say there’s no doubt Richard Raleigh put the “action” in political action, alright? And topping it off comes a knuckle-busting, knock-down, drag-out fight between Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk that’s one for the ages!
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 15

2013

Peter Parker's life has never been easy, but it's hard to take a turn for the worse when your dead girlfriend shows up on your doorstep. Oh, then there's that famous Parker luck, which means it does. It means, Spidey, you've been cloned! The Amazing Spider-Man launches into the storyline that shocked the comics world! The scheming Jackal takes our hero through the wringer as he not only has to face one of his greatest personal tragedies, but also has to battle through the Scorpion, the Tarantula ... and himself! You'll also enjoy the blossoming of Peter and Mary Jane's relationship, and even their first kiss, as well as the return of the Shocker and the Sandman, and so much more! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider -Man (1963) 143-155, Marvel Special Edition 1
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 16

2014

Peter Parker's past comes back to haunt him in his latest and greatest Marvel Masterworks volume! Doc Ock has returned, and he's brought the ghost of Hammerhead with him! And those two aren't the only ones back from the grave: the Kingpin is out to resurrect his son - and he can only do it if Spider-Man dies! The danger doesn't stop there, either, as the Punisher sets his sights on Spider-Man in an adventure guest-starring the X-Men's Nightcrawler; dinosaurs rampage down Broadway in the war of the reptile-men; one of Spidey's oldest foes hijacks the Spider-Mobile; and J. Jonah Jameson secures proof of Spidey's secret identity in the return of the Spider-Slayer! Reserve your copy today! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 156-168, Annual (1964) 10
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 17

2015

J. Jonah Jameson has Peter Parker pegged as Spider-Man. Dr. Faustus is set to drive our hero insane. The Molten Man returns. The Punisher is back in town. And that's just the warm-up for the return of the Green Goblin, in the conclusion of Len Wein's celebrated Amazing Spider-Man run! When the Goblin strikes, all bets are off . Spider-Man's secret identity, the lives of Aunt May and Mary Jane, everything is on the line! COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 169-180, ANNUAL (1964) 11, NOVA (1976) 12, MARVEL TREASURY(1974) 14
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 18

2016

Together with Ross Andru, Keith Pollard and guest artists including John Byrne and Jim Starlin, Marv Wolfman will prove why Spidey has become the world's favorite super hero. Sure, there's tenacious villains to fight: Electro, Jigsaw and the Spider-Slayer. And there's unlikely enemies to face: Rocket Racer and the Big Wheel. And J. Jonah Jameson is going to have an even sharper axe to grind with Spidey after their latest encounter with the Man-Wolf. But the true drama comes from the life of Peter Parker. Aunt May is hanging on by a thread. Will Mary Jane accept his proposal for marriage? When Betty Brant walks back into his love life, what's a Parker to do? COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 181-193; MIGHTY MARVEL COMICS CALENDAR 1978; AND MATERIAL FROM ANNUAL (1964) 12
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 19

2017

The Amazing Spider-Man swings toward his historic 200th issue! Peter Parker has faced villain after villain over the course of his heroic career, but despite all those victories, one moment will forever torment him - the death of his Uncle Ben. And now, our hero is struck low when not only does Aunt May die, but the man who killed Uncle Ben returns! It's a saga that plumbs the emotional depths of Peter Parker's life like no other. As Spidey struggles through his grief, old villains and new faces emerge: the Kingpin returns and the Black Cat makes her first appearance. Spidey faces Doc Ock in an Annual extravaganza. COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 193-202, ANNUAL (1964) 13, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1979) 1
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 20

2018

Peter Parker's always had the worst luck, but Spider-Man's a hit with the ladies in his latest round of adventures! The Black Cat is back, and her love-hate relationship with Spidey is heating up. Dazzler disco dances with our hero in an early appearance not to be missed. She's not only mutant caught in Spidey's web; Mesmero is back, courtesy Dennis O'Neil. Then, an all-time Spider-Man great makes his series debut: John Romita Jr.! JRJR carries on the family tradition, creating some of the most iconic Spider-Man adventures of all time beginning right here. Also featuring a Stern 'n' Byrne one-shot, the first appearances of Madame Web and Hydro-Man and Frank Miller's classic Spider-Man/Doctor Strange team-up! COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 203-212, ANNUAL (1964) 14
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 21

2019

New York City has always been a defining element in Spider-Man's world, but it's going to drive him crazy-if it doesn't kill him first. From an NYC Marathon assassination plot to Peter Parker's paper-thin apartment walls; from a merged Hydro-Man/Sandman menace to running into your ex-girlfriend's new beau Biff Rifkin, the City That Never Sleeps just won't give Spidey a break. And the hits keep coming when Peter Parker is accused of causing a prison break and thrown in the slammer himself. Also featuring Moon Knight, a team-up with Sub-Mariner against the Frightful Four and the Aunt May solo "adventure" you demanded! Topped off with an iconic Dennis O'Neil/Frank Miller Annual pitting Spider-Man and the Punisher against Doc Ock! COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 213-223, ANNUAL (1964) 15
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Amazing Spider-Man Masterworks Vol. 22 (Amazing Spider-Man

2020

The Marvel Masterworks are proud to present one of the greatest eras in Spider-Man history - Roger Stern and John Romita Jr. 's AMAZING SPIDERMAN. These two all-time greats raised Spidey to new heights while recapturing the compelling tone and character-driven focus that made the web-slinger world famous. Stern and JRJR returned classic villains like the Vulture to the fore, explored a disturbing fate for the Tarantula, told the definitive Juggernaut story and made J. Jonah Jameson a bigger pain than ever before. And that was just their warm-up! This incomparable volume also features the first appearance of Monica Rambeau (A. K. A. Captain Marvel), a mountain of character profiles from the OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE, an in-depth intro by Roger Stern and more! COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 224-237 & ANNUAL (1964) 16, THE MARVEL COMICS GUIDE TO COLLECTING COMICS (1982) AND MATERIAL FROM THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE (1983)

Authors

Archie Goodwin
Archie Goodwin
Author · 52 books
Archie Goodwin was an American comic book writer, editor, and artist. He worked on a number of comic strips in addition to comic books, and is best known for his Warren and Marvel Comics work. For Warren he was chief writer and editor of landmark horror anthology titles Creepy and Eerie, and for Marvel he set up the creator-owned Epic Comics as well as adapting Star Wars into both comics and newspaper strips. He is regularly cited as the "best-loved comic book editor, ever."
Roger Stern
Roger Stern
Author · 170 books
Roger Stern is an American comic book author and novelist.
Len Wein
Author · 172 books

Len Wein was an American comic book writer and editor best known for co-creating DC Comics' Swamp Thing and Marvel Comics' Wolverine, and for helping revive the Marvel superhero team the X-Men (including the co-creation of Nightcrawler, Storm, and Colossus). Additionally, he was the editor for writer Alan Moore and illustrator Dave Gibbons' influential DC miniseries Watchmen. Wein was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2008.

Marv Wolfman
Marv Wolfman
Author · 174 books
Marvin A. "Marv" Wolfman is an award-winning American comic book writer. He is best known for lengthy runs on The Tomb of Dracula, creating Blade for Marvel Comics, and The New Teen Titans for DC Comics.
Roy Thomas
Roy Thomas
Author · 334 books

Roy Thomas was the FIRST Editor-in-Chief at Marvel—After Stan Lee stepped down from the position. Roy is a longtime comic book writer and editor. Thomas has written comics for Archie, Charlton, DC, Heroic Publishing, Marvel, and Topps over the years. Thomas currently edits the fanzine Alter Ego for Twomorrow's Publishing. He was Editor for Marvel comics from 1972-1974. He wrote for several titles at Marvel, such as Avengers, Thor, Invaders, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and notably Conan the Barbarian. Thomas is also known for his championing of Golden Age comic-book heroes—particularly the 1940s superhero team the Justice Society of America—and for lengthy writing stints on Marvel's X-Men and Avengers, and DC Comics' All-Star Squadron, among other titles. Also a legendary creator. Creations include Wolverine, Carol Danvers, Ghost Rider, Vision, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Valkyrie, Morbius, Doc Samson, and Ultron. Roy has also worked for Archie, Charlton, and DC among others over the years.

Stan Lee
Stan Lee
Author · 469 books

Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber) was an American writer, editor, creator of comic book superheroes, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics. With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.

Steve Ditko
Steve Ditko
Author · 16 books

Stephen J. "Steve" Ditko was an American comic book artist and writer best known as the co-creator of the Marvel Comics heroes Spider-Man and Doctor Strange. He was inducted into the comics industry's Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1990, and into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 1994.

Jim Starlin
Jim Starlin
Author · 94 books

James P. "Jim" Starlin is an American comic book writer and artist. With a career dating back to the early 1970s, he is best known for "cosmic" tales and space opera; for revamping the Marvel Comics characters Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock; and for creating or co-creating the Marvel characters Thanos and Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu. Death and suicide are recurring themes in Starlin's work: Personifications of Death appeared in his Captain Marvel series and in a fill-in story for Ghost Rider; Warlock commits suicide by killing his future self; and suicide is a theme in a story he plotted and drew for The Rampaging Hulk magazine. In the mid-1970s, Starlin contributed a cache of stories to the independently published science-fiction anthology Star Reach. Here he developed his ideas of God, death, and infinity, free of the restrictions of mainstream comics publishers' self-censorship arm, the Comics Code Authority. Starlin also drew "The Secret of Skull River", inked by frequent collaborator Al Milgrom, for Savage Tales #5 (July 1974). When Marvel Comics wished to use the name of Captain Marvel for a new, different character,[citation needed] Starlin was given the rare opportunity to produce a one-shot story in which to kill off a main character. The Death of Captain Marvel became the first graphic novel published by the company itself. ( In the late 1980s, Starlin began working more for DC Comics, writing a number of Batman stories, including the four-issue miniseries Batman: The Cult (Aug.-Nov. 1988), and the storyline "Batman: A Death in the Family", in Batman #426-429 (Dec. 1988 – Jan. 1989), in which Jason Todd, the second of Batman's Robin sidekicks, was killed. The death was decided by fans, as DC Comics set up a hotline for readers to vote on as to whether or not Jason Todd should survive a potentially fatal situation. For DC he created Hardcore Station.

Dennis O'Neil
Dennis O'Neil
Author · 175 books

Dennis "Denny" O'Neil was a comic book writer and editor best known for his work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics from the 1960s through the 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of titles until his retirement. His best-known works include Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Batman with Neal Adams, The Shadow with Michael Kaluta and The Question with Denys Cowan. As an editor, he is principally known for editing the various Batman titles. From 2013 unti his death, he sat on the board of directors of the charity The Hero Initiative and served on its Disbursement Committee.

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