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Amazing Spider-Man #263 Facsimile Edition#[nn]
Cover: Ron Frenz & Joe Rubinstein

Amazing Spider-Man #263 Facsimile Edition #[nn]

Feb 2025 · Marvel · 4.99 USD
“The Spectacular Spider-Kid!”

In "The Spectacular Spider-Kid!", a shy, overlooked boy inspired by Doc Ock dons a homemade Spider-Man suit complete with mechanical octopus arms, dreaming of becoming the web-slinger’s sidekick. Though the partnership doesn’t pan out as expected, Spider-Man still finds a way to help the kid in a meaningful, personal way. Meanwhile, Liz’s long-awaited moment arrives as she gives birth to a healthy baby boy, bringing joy to her and her loved ones. Written by Tom DeFalco and brought to life with dynamic art by Ron Frenz—pencils and inks by Brett Breeding and John Beatty, colors by Bob Sharen, and letters by Joe Rosen—this 2025 Facsimile Edition captures a heartfelt, character-driven tale, with cover art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein.

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writer Tom DeFalco · artist Ron Frenz · inker Brett Breeding · inker John Beatty · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Joe Rosen · cover Ron Frenz, Joe Rubinstein

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Cast · 7 characters

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artist Ron Frenz
colorist Bob Sharen
letterer Joe Rosen
cover pencils Ron Frenz
cover inks Joe Rubinstein

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A chubby, outcast kid who used to idolize Doc Ock now dons a Spider-Man costume and his octopus arms to make a bid to become Spider-Man’s sidekick. Things don't work out for the partnership but Spider-Man is able to help him out a bit in his personal life. Much to the relief of her husband and her friends, Liz delivers a healthy baby boy.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).