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Cover: Mark Brooks

Marvel Age Spider-Man #1

Apr 2004 · Marvel · 5.99 USD; 9.50 CAD
📊 ~36,700 copies sold its debut month
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This digest-sized collection reprints the first four issues of Marvel Age Spider-Man, a 2004 series that retold classic Spider-Man stories for a younger audience. Volume 1: Fearsome Foes features early encounters with iconic villains like the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, and the Vulture, presented with a modern, accessible art style and simplified dialogue. It's a perfect entry point for new readers or a nostalgic revisit to the character's foundational rogues' gallery.

In "Duel to the Death with the Vulture," Spider-Man faces off against a newly empowered foe whose mechanical arms grant him terrifying control—only to be bested in a brutal clash. A chance encounter with Johnny Storm at Peter’s high school reignites his resolve, proving that even in defeat, the will to fight again can make all the difference. Written by Daniel Quantz, Stan Lee, and Steve Ditko, with art by Mark Brooks and colors by Simon Yeung, this 2004 issue captures the classic clash of smarts and spirit, all wrapped in a striking cover by Mark Brooks.

Contains 5 stories
Duel to the Death with the Vulture
16 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [also appears as Peter Parker]Vulture [Adrian Toomes]Aunt May ParkerFlash ThompsonJ. Jonah JamesonBetty Brant

In "Duel to the Death with the Vulture," Spider-Man faces off against the Vulture, a cunning, winged criminal who's eluded the police, forcing Peter Parker to step in. With the stakes high and his aunt’s rent on the line, Peter captures the fight on camera, selling the photos to J. Jonah Jameson at the Daily Bugle.

The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!
6 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [also appears as Peter Parker]the TinkererMiles WarrenFlash Thompson

In "The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!" from Marvel Age Spider-Man #1, Peter Parker stumbles upon eerie alterations to a professor’s computer, leading him on a trail that uncovers a secret alien conspiracy. With the fate of Earth hanging in the balance, Spider-Man must unravel the mystery before the Terrible Tinkerer’s plans go fully into motion.

Spider-Man Versus Doctor Octopus
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [also appears as Peter Parker]Doctor Octopus [Otto Octavius]Aunt May ParkerJ. Jonah JamesonFlash ThompsonLiz AllanHuman TorchBetty Brant (cameo)

In this gripping 2004 tale from *Marvel Age Spider-Man #1*, a lab accident transforms Dr. Otto Octavius into a menace with four sentient, mechanical arms, turning him into a relentless foe for Spider-Man. After a brutal defeat leaves Peter Parker shaken, a heartfelt conversation with Johnny Storm at his high school reignites his resolve to stand up again.

Nothing Can Stop the Sandman!
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [also appears as Peter Parker]Sandman [Flint Marko]Aunt May ParkerJ. Jonah JamesonBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz Allan
Marked for Destruction by Dr. Doom!
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [also appears as Peter Parker]Doctor DoomJ. Jonah JamesonBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanAunt May ParkerFantastic Four [ThingHuman TorchMr. FantasticInvisible Girl]

In "Marked for Destruction by Dr. Doom!", Spider-Man finds himself caught in a high-stakes game when Doctor Doom offers him a twisted alliance—only to turn on him with deadly intent. Meanwhile, Flash Thompson, donning the Spider-Man suit in a bold but reckless move, lands in trouble and must be saved by the Fantastic Four.

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist, inker Mark Brooks
colorist Simon Yeung
letterer Randy Gentile
cover pencils, inks Mark Brooks

Reprints

↩ Reprints Marvel Age Spider-Man #1 (2004), Marvel Age Spider-Man #2 (2004), Marvel Age Spider-Man #3 (2004), Marvel Age Spider-Man #4 (2004)

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