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Cover: Michael Ryan

Marvel Age Spider-Man #4

Nov 2004 · Marvel · 5.99 USD; 9.50 CAD
📊 ~23,431 copies sold its debut month
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This digest collects issues from the Marvel Age Spider-Man series, a line that reimagined classic Spider-Man stories for a younger audience. In this volume, Peter Parker faces his most dangerous foe yet as the Green Goblin makes his dramatic debut, bringing chaos to Spider-Man's life. The collection features simplified, action-packed retellings of iconic Silver Age tales, perfect for new readers discovering the web-slinger's early adventures.

In "The Grotesque Adventure of the Green Goblin!", Peter Parker’s chance to photograph the circus as Spider-Man takes a bizarre turn when the Ringmaster’s trick hat unleashes a hypnotic trap that ensnares the web-slinger—and the entire audience. With the real Spider-Man caught in a mind-controlled duel against Daredevil, the masked hero must fight through the illusion to stop the Ringmaster’s criminal scheme. Written by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, and Todd DeZago, with art by Shane Davis and cover by Michael Ryan, this 2004 Marvel Age tale blends circus spectacle with classic superhero tension.

Contains 4 stories
The Grotesque Adventure of the Green Goblin!
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [also appears as Peter Parker]Green Goblinthe Enforcers [MontanaDanOx]HulkB.J. CosmosLiz AllanFlash ThompsonBetty BrantJ. Jonah JamesonAunt May Parker

In "The Grotesque Adventure of the Green Goblin!", the Green Goblin turns to Hollywood, crafting a cinematic trap involving a big-budget film, a meddling producer, and the Enforcers—all aimed at finally outsmarting Spider-Man. But when the Hulk unexpectedly crashes the set, the scheme takes a turn no one saw coming.

Kraven the Hunter
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [also appears as Peter Parker]Kraven the HunterChameleonFlash ThompsonLiz AllanJ. Jonah JamesonAunt May Parker
Duel with Daredevil!
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [also appears as Peter Parker]DaredevilAunt May ParkerJ. Jonah JamesonBetty BrantFlash ThompsonFoggy Nelson: Karen PageRingmaster (villain)Circus of Crime (villain)

In "Duel with Daredevil!", Peter Parker’s photo assignment at the circus takes a wild turn when the Ringmaster’s trick hat hypnotizes Spider-Man, turning him into an unwitting pawn. With the crowd entranced and the real Daredevil stepping in, a chaotic battle unfolds between the web-slinger and the blind hero—until Spider-Man breaks free and joins forces with Daredevil to stop the Ringmaster’s scheme.

Return of the Green Goblin
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-ManAunt May ParkerJ. Jonah JamesonBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllenHuman TorchGreen Goblin (villain)

In "Return of the Green Goblin," Flash Thompson rallies fans to support Spider-Man—only for the Green Goblin to crash the event with a sudden, brutal assault. With the city in chaos and the Goblin on the rampage, Spider-Man is forced to abandon the fight, racing to Aunt May’s side after learning she’s suffered a heart attack.

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Cast · 2 characters

Full credits

writer Stan Lee
letterer Dave Sharpe
cover pencils, inks Michael Ryan

Reprints

↩ Reprints Marvel Age Spider-Man #13 (2004), Marvel Age Spider-Man #14 (2004), Marvel Age Spider-Man #15 (2005), Marvel Age Spider-Man #16 (2005)

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