On the Trail of the Amazing Spider-Man Written by: Stan Lee Drawn by: Dick Ayers Inked by: Paul Reinman Lettered by: S. Rosen Originally published: July 1964 Giant Man and the Wasp are tricked into fighting Spider-Man by some guy named Egg-Head. This story started off promising, with some pretty funny banter between the Wasp [...]

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The Battle for the Daily Bugle Writer: Kurt Busiek Penciler: Pat Olliffe Inkers: Al Vey & Pam Eklund Lettering: Richard Starkings Colors: Steve Mattsson Originally published: November 1996 Betty Brant’s ex-boyfriend Gordon comes back to try to frame/kill JJJ and take control of the Bugle. Also, he has super strength for some reason, and goes [...]

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The Grotesque Adventure of “The Green Goblin” Written by: Stan Lee Illustrated by: Steve Ditko Lettered by: Art Simek Originally published: July 1964 This was the first appearance of the Green Goblin and I expected much more. These plots just get more and more ridiculous. The Goblin convinces a Hollywood movie producer and Spider-Man to [...]

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One Thing Right Writer: Kurt Busiek Penciler: Pat Olliffe Inkers: Al Vey & Pam Eklund Lettering: Richard Starkings Colors: Steve Mattsson Originally published: October 1996 This issue returns focus on Tiny, who you may remember was getting beat-up and put-down by his dad. Peter finds him working at a gas station in Manhattan after running [...]

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The Menace of…Mysterio! Author: Stan Lee Artist: Steve Ditko Lettered by: Art Simek Originally published: June 1964 Spider-Man fights Mysterio, who has been copying Spider-Man’s identity to commit crimes. It’s sort of ridiculous how ready Peter is to believe he’s committing the crimes himself and becoming a split personality. I’m super tired. Rating:

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