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Cover: Steve Ditko

Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #1

Sep 2014 · Marvel · 34.99 USD; 38.99 CAD
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This Epic Collection volume brings together classic Amazing Spider-Man stories from the late 1960s and early 1970s, culminating in the titular confrontation with the Green Goblin. It reprints issues #68-87 and Annual #5-6, featuring key moments like the introduction of the Prowler and the death of Captain George Stacy, all leading to the Goblin's dramatic unmasking and final battle. This new printing offers a fresh opportunity to experience a pivotal era in Spider-Man's history, showcasing the work of legendary creators like Stan Lee, John Romita Sr., and Gil Kane.

"Spider-Man!" kicks off with a gripping twist on Peter Parker’s world when Betty’s brother is caught in a web of gambling debt, forcing her into an uneasy alliance with Doctor Octopus to free Blackie Gaxton from prison. When Spider-Man intervenes, chaos erupts—Blackie opens fire, and tragedy strikes. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated with bold precision by Steve Ditko, this landmark story captures the emotional weight and high-stakes tension that defined the character’s early days, with Ditko’s iconic cover bringing the drama to life.

Contains 24 stories
Spider-Man!
11 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (first appearance, origin)Ben Parker (first appearance, death)Aunt May Parker (first appearance)Flash Thompson (first appearance)Liz Allan (first appearance)Professor Raymond Warren (first appearance)Sally Avril (first appearance)Dr. Eric Schwinner (first appearance)Chusher Hogan (first appearance)Maxie Shiffman (first appearance)The Burglar (first appearance)
Spider-Man
14 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (also in flashback)J. Jonah Jameson (first appearance)The Burglar (flashback)Aunt May ParkerFlash ThompsonLiz AllenMaxie ShiffmanJohn Jameson (first appearance)
Spider-Man vs. the Chameleon!
10 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]The Thing [Ben Grimm]]Chameleon [Dmitri Smerdyakov] (first appearance)
Duel to the Death with the Vulture!
14 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]The Vulture [Adrian Toomes] (first appearance)J. Jonah JamesonFlash ThompsonLiz AllanMay Parker

In "Duel to the Death with the Vulture!" from Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #1, the Vulture’s bold challenge to the police sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown. When he openly declares his intent to steal a diamond shipment, Spider-Man steps in—determined to stop him before the heist begins.

The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!
10 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Tinkerer [Phineas Mason] (first appearance)Flash ThompsonLiz AllanProfessor Raymond WarrenDr. Cobbwell (first appearance)Aliens

In "The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!", Peter Parker uncovers strange alien alterations to a professor’s radio, leading him on a trail that exposes a hidden group of extraterrestrial beings with dangerous intentions. With his wits and web-slinging skills, Spider-Man must unravel the mystery before Earth falls under their control.

Spider-Man versus Doctor Octopus
21 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Doctor Octopus [Otto Octavius] (introduction, origin)Human Torch [Johnny Storm]Charlie (introduction)J Jonah JamesonMay ParkerFlash ThompsonLiz Allan

In this gripping tale from the Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #1, a failed experiment transforms Otto Octavius into a man haunted by his own creations—his four mechanical arms now a weapon of will. When he turns his sights on an atomic facility, Spider-Man must confront not just a brilliant mind, but the terrifying consequences of unchecked ambition.

Nothing Can Stop... the Sandman!
21 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Sandman [Flint Marko] (introduction, origin)May ParkerJ. Jonah JamesonBetty Brant (introduction, only last name revealed)Flash ThompsonLiz AllanPrincipal Davis (introduction)
Marked for Destruction by Doctor Doom!
21 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Doctor Doom [Victor Von Doom]J. Jonah JamesonBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanMay ParkerFantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]The Thing [Ben Grimm]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]

In "Marked for Destruction by Doctor Doom!", Dr. Doom schemes to manipulate Spider-Man into aiding him against the Fantastic Four, only to turn his wrath on the web-slinger when refused. When Flash Thompson dons a Spider-Man suit for a prank, Doom takes the bait, capturing him instead—leaving the real Spider-Man to rescue his friend.

Face-to-Face with... the Lizard!
21 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]The Lizard [Curt Connors] (introduction, origin)J. Jonah JamesonFlash ThompsonAunt May ParkerBetty BrantLiz AllanMartha Connors (introduction)Billy Connors (introduction)The Vulture [Adrian Toomes] (cameo)
The Return of the Vulture
21 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]The Vulture [Adrian Toomes]Flash ThompsonLiz AllanAunt May ParkerBetty BrantJ. Jonah Jameson
The Terrible Threat of "The Living Brain!"
17 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]The Living Brain (first appearance)Flash ThompsonLiz AllanMr. Petty (first appearance)Professor Raymond WarrenJ. Jonah Jameson (cameo in Peter's mind)Aunt May (cameo in Peter's mind)The Vulture [Adrian Toomes] (cameo in Peter's mind)

When two tech-savvy thieves attempt to steal a mysterious computer on display at Peter Parker’s school, their reckless actions awaken it as "The Living Brain"—a sentient, unpredictable force that spirals out of control. Now, Spider-Man must race to stop the malfunctioning machine before it wreaks havoc, all while grappling with the unintended consequences of a science experiment gone wrong.

Spider-Man Tackles the Torch!
6 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]The Thing [Ben Grimm]]Doris Evans
The Man Called Electro!
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Electro [Max Dillon] (introduction, origin)Aunt May ParkerBetty BrantJ. Jonah JamesonFlash ThompsonLiz Allan

In "The Man Called Electro!", Spider-Man faces a dual challenge: tracking down Electro, who’s orchestrating a jailbreak to assemble a crew of villains, while also tending to Aunt May, hospitalized and in need of his care. With tension mounting on both fronts, the web-slinger must navigate the chaos of a rising criminal threat and the emotional weight of family.

The Enforcers!
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]The Enforcers [The Big Man [Frederick Foswell]Fancy Dan [Daniel Brito]Ox [Raymond Bloch]Montana [Jackson Brice]] (introduction)Flash ThompsonLiz AllanAunt May ParkerThe Abbotts (introduction)J. Jonah JamesonBetty Brant
Turning Point
21 pp · Superhero
Spiderman [Peter Parker] (also in flashback)Doctor Octopus [Otto Octavius] (also in flashback)Betty BrantBennet Brant (introduction, death)Blackie Gaxton (introduction)Aunt May Parker

In "Turning Point," Betty faces a heartbreaking dilemma when her brother’s gambling debts land him in danger, forcing her to aid Doctor Octopus in a prison break to save him. Spider-Man intervenes, but the confrontation turns tragic when Blackie Gaxton shoots Bennett during the chaos. As Gaxton is recaptured and Octopus escapes, Peter steps in to comfort Betty in the aftermath.

Unmasked by Dr. Octopus!
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Dr. Octopus [Otto Octavius]J. Jonah JamesonBetty BrantAunt May ParkerFlash ThompsonLiz Allan

When Peter Parker is hit with the 24-hour flu, Doc Ock seizes the chance to capture Betty Brant and lure Spider-Man into a trap. Though weakened, Spider-Man fights through the fever, only to be unmasked by Ock—leaving everyone convinced it’s just Peter pretending. Once recovered, he faces off against the villain and the wild animals Ock has set loose from the zoo.

The Menace of... Mysterio!
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Mysterio [Quentin Beck] (introduction)J. Jonah JamesonBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanAunt May Parker
The Grotesque Adventure of "The Green Goblin!"
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]The Green Goblin [Norman Osborn] (first appearance)The Enforcers [Montana [Jackson Brice]Ox [Raymond Bloch]Fancy Dan [Daniel Brito]]B.J. Cosmos (first apearance)Liz AllanFlash ThompsonBetty BrantJ. Jonah JamesonAunt May ParkerHulk [Bruce Banner]

In this wild twist on a classic clash, the Green Goblin orchestrates a cinematic showdown, enlisting the Enforcers and tricking B.J. Cosmos into filming a movie in the desert—only for the chaos to spiral when Spider-Man arrives and the unlikely presence of the Hulk is awakened by the commotion.

Kraven the Hunter!
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Kraven [Sergei Kravinoff] (introduction)Chameleon [Dmitri Smerdyakov]J. Jonah JamesonBetty BrantLiz AllanFlash ThompsonRockyNailsPee-WeeAunt May ParkerMrs. Anna Watson (introduction)Professor Raymond Warren
The Sinister Six!
41 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]The Sinister Six [Sandman [Flint Marko]Kraven [Sergei Kravinoff]Dr. Octopus [Otto Octavius]Mysterio [Quentin Beck]The Vulture [Adrian Toomes]Electro [Max Dillon]]Betty BrantAunt May ParkerJ. Jonah JamesonThor (cameo)Flash ThompsonDr. Strange [Stephen Strange] (cameo)Ben Parker (flashback)The Burglar (flashback)Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]Thing [Ben Grimm]]Liz AllanGiant-Man [Hank Pym] (cameo)Wasp [Janet van Dyne] (cameo)Captain America [Steve Rogers] (cameo)X-Men [Professor X [Charles Xavier]Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]Cyclops [Scott Summers]Angel [Warren Worthington III]Iceman [Bobby Drake]Beast [Hank McCoy]] (cameo)Iron Man [Tony Stark] (cameo)

In "The Sinister Six!" from Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #1, Dr. Octopus unites a team of Spider-Man's most notorious foes to strike at the heart of the web-slinger’s world. With Betty Brant and Aunt May taken hostage, Spider-Man must face off against the assembled villains in a battle that tests his limits and loyalty.

How Stan Lee and Steve Ditko Create Spider-Man!
3 pp · Humor
Stan LeeSteve Ditko
Duel with Daredevil
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Aunt May ParkerDaredevil [Matt Murdock]Karen PageFoggy NelsonCircus of Crime [Ringmaster [Maynard Tiboldt]The Great Gambino]J. Jonah JamesonBetty Brant

In "Duel with Daredevil," Spider-Man answers the Circus of Crime’s bold challenge, showing up to stop their grand heist—only to fall under the Ringmaster’s hypnotic spell. But when the lights go out and the crowd is entranced, Daredevil, immune to the hat’s power, steps into the spotlight, turning the spectacle into a clash of wills and webs.

The Return of the Green Goblin!
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (also in flashback)Green Goblin [Norman Osborn] (also in flashback)Liz AllanFlash ThompsonJ. Jonah JamesonBetty BrantHuman Torch [Johnny Storm]Aunt May ParkerMr. Brant (introductionsee notes)Dorrie Evans

In "The Return of the Green Goblin!" from Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #1 (2014), Spider-Man shows up at a fan club gathering hosted by Flash Thompson—only for the Green Goblin to crash the event with a vengeance. With the Human Torch on hand to lend a hand, Spider-Man fights back, but a shocking call about Aunt May’s hospitalization forces him to retreat, leaving the crowd stunned and questioning his courage.

Original Art of Amazing Fantasy #15
11 pp
Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (origin)Ben Parker (death)Aunt May ParkerFlash ThompsonLiz AllanProfessor Raymond WarrenSally AvrilDr. Eric SchwinnerChusher HoganMaxie ShiffmanThe Burglar

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist, inker Steve Ditko
colorist Stan Goldberg
letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils, inks Steve Ditko

Reprints

↩ Reprints Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962), The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (1963), Fantastic Four #14 (1963), The Amazing Spider-Man #2 (1963), The Amazing Spider-Man #3 (1963), The Amazing Spider-Man #4 (1963), The Amazing Spider-Man #5 (1963), The Amazing Spider-Man #6 (1963), The Amazing Spider-Man #7 (1963), The Amazing Spider-Man #8 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man #9 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man #10 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man #11 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man #12 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man #13 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man #14 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man #15 (1964), Marvel Tales Annual #1 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man #16 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man #17 (1964), Marvel Tales #137 (1982), Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man #1

Reprinted in Amazing Spider-Man - De grands pouvoirs #[nn] (2022), The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1 [Fifth Edition] (2022)

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