The Essential Spider-Man #1
Marvel Comics
United States
- Published
- December 1996
- Page count
- 532
- Cover price
- 12.95 USD
- Colour
- Black & white
- Format
- Comic series
- GCD
- www.comics.org/issue/68980
Credits
- Editing
- Eric Fein
Issue contents
Cover
Untitled
Cover, 1 page
1Credits
- Letters
- typeset
2Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Spider-Man; the burglar
Credits
- Pencils
- Jack Kirby
- Inks
- Steve Ditko
3Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
Synopsis
Origin of Spider-Man.
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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5Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Spider-Man; Human Torch; Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Invisible Girl
Credits
- Pencils
- Jack Kirby
- Inks
- Steve Ditko
6Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- John D'Agostino (as Johnny Dee)
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
7Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- John Duffy (as John Duffi)
Reprint history
- First print
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #1 (March 1963) — Spider-Man vs. The Chameleon
- Also printed
-
Strange Tales (Horwitz, 1963 series) #5 ([1963?]) — Spider-Man vs. The Chameleon
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Strange Tales (Horwitz, 1963 series) #5 ([1963?])
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The Amazing Spider-Man Annual (Marvel, 1964 series) #7 (December 1970) — Spider-Man Vs. the Chameleon
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The Amazing Spider-Man (Pocket, 1977 series) #81443 [1] (September 1977) — Spider-Man vs. the Chameleon
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The Amazing Spider-Man (Yaffa/Page, 1977 series) #173 (October 1977) — Spider-Man vs. the Chameleon!
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Marvel Masterworks (Marvel, 1987 series) #1 (1987) — Spider-Man vs. The Chameleon
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Marvel Comics Presents Spider-Man (Marvel, 1988 series) (1988) — Spider-Man vs. The Chameleon
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Spider-Man Classics (Marvel, 1993 series) #2 (May 1993) — Spider-Man vs. the Chameleon
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The 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time (Marvel, 2001 series) #1 (December 2001) — Spider-Man vs. The Chameleon
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Wizard Ace Edition: Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 2003 series) (January 2003) — Spider-Man vs. The Chameleon
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Spider-Man: Amazing Fantasy (Marvel, 2005 series) (2005) — Spider-Man vs. The Chameleon
-
Spider-Man Collectible Series (Marvel, 2006 series) #3 (3 September 2006) — Spider-Man Vs. The Chameleon!
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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9
10Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- John Duffy
Reprint history
- First print
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #2 (May 1963) — Duel to the Death with the Vulture!
- Also printed
-
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual (Marvel, 1964 series) #7 (December 1970) — Duel to the Death with the Vulture
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Newton, 1974 series) #1 ([May 1975]) — Duel to the Death with The Vulture!
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The Amazing Spider-Man (Pocket, 1977 series) #81443 [1] (September 1977) — Duel to the Death with the Vulture
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Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #139 (May 1982) — Duel to the Death With the Vulture
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Marvel Masterworks (Marvel, 1987 series) #1 (1987) — Duel to the Death with the Vulture
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Spider-Man: Amazing Fantasy (Marvel, 2005 series) (2005) — Duel to the Death with the Vulture
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
11Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Art Simek
Reprint history
- First print
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #2 (May 1963) — The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!
- Also printed
-
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual (Marvel, 1964 series) #2 (1965) — The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Newton, 1974 series) #1 ([May 1975]) — The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!
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The Amazing Spider-Man (Pocket, 1977 series) #81443 [1] (September 1977) — The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Yaffa/Page, 1977 series) #174 (November 1977) — The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!
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Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #139 (May 1982) — The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer
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Marvel Tales Starring Spider-Man (Federal, 1984? series) #1 (1984) — The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!
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Marvel Masterworks (Marvel, 1987 series) #1 (1987) — The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer
-
Spider-Man: Amazing Fantasy (Marvel, 2005 series) (2005) — The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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13
14Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- John Duffy
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
15
16Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
17
18Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Sam Rosen
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
19
20Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Art Simek
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
21
22Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Art Simek
Reprint history
- First print
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #7 (November [December] 1963) — The Return of the Vulture
- Also printed
-
Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #4 (September 1966) — The Return of the Vulture
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The Amazing Spider-Man Newton Spectacular (Newton, 1975?) ([1975]) — The Return of the Vulture
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The Amazing Spider-Man (Newton, 1974 series) #6 ([August 1975?]) — The Return of the Vulture
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Marvel Tales (Yaffa/Page, 1977? series) #3 ([February 1982?]) — The Return of the Vulture
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Marvel Masterworks (Marvel, 1987 series) #1 (1987) — The Return of the Vulture
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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24Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Art Simek
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
25Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Pencils
- Jack Kirby
- Inks
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Sam Rosen
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
26
27Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Art Simek
Reprint history
- First print
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #9 ([February 1964]) — The Man Called Electro!
- Also printed
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Newton, 1974 series) #10 ([October 1975?]) — The Man Called Electro!
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Marvel Masterworks (Marvel, 1987 series) #1 (1987) — The Man Called Electro
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
28
29Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Sam Rosen
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
30
31Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Sam Rosen
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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33
34Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Art Simek
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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36
37Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Art Simek
Reprint history
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
38Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Art
- Steve Ditko
Reprint history
- First print
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #23 (April 1965) — Spidey (black and white)
39
40Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Art Simek
Reprint history
- First print
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #14 (July 1964) — The Grotesque Adventure of the Green Goblin!
- Also printed
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Newton, 1974 series) #15 (December 1975) — The Grotesque Adventure of The Green Goblin
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Yaffa/Page, 1977 series) #188-189 (January-February 1979) — The Grotesque Adventure of the Green Goblin
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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42Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Art Simek
Reprint history
- First print
-
Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #10 (September 1967) — Kraven the Hunter!
- Also printed
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Newton, 1974 series) #16 (February 1976) — Kraven the Hunter!
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
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44Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Sam Rosen
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
45
46Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Sam Rosen
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
47
48Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Sam Rosen
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
49Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Art
- Steve Ditko
Reprint history
- First print
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #19 (December 1964) — Spidey Strikes Back! (black and white)
- Also printed
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Yaffa/Page, 1977 series) #198-199 (November-December 1979) — Spidey Strikes Back!
50Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Sam Rosen
Reprint history
- First print
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #19 (December 1964) — Spidey Strikes Back! (black and white)
- Also printed
-
The Amazing Spider-Man (Yaffa/Page, 1977 series) #198-199 (November-December 1979) — Spidey Strikes Back!
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
51
52Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Sam Rosen
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
53
54Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
- Letters
- Sam Rosen
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
55Featuring
- Feature
- Spider-Man
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
56Featuring
- Genre
- Humor
Credits
- Script
- Stan Lee
- Art
- Steve Ditko
Notes
Originally presented in color; edited by Stan Lee
Indicia
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