Marvel Masterworks #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis Marvel Masterworks volume collects the landmark debut of Spider-Man from Amazing Fantasy #15, followed by the first ten issues of The Amazing Spider-Man (#1-10). These stories by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko introduced the world to Peter Parker, his iconic cast, and his earliest battles with villains like the Chameleon, the Vulture, and Doctor Octopus, establishing the template for the character's enduring legacy.
In "Duel to the Death with the Vulture!", the Vulture’s bold confidence turns into a public challenge when he openly declares his intent to steal a diamond shipment—directly to the police. Spider-Man, unwilling to let such a brazen threat go unchallenged, steps in to stop him, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation between hero and villain.
In "The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!", Peter Parker uncovers strange alien alterations in a professor's radio, leading him on a trail that reveals a secret group of extraterrestrials with sinister plans for Earth. As he races to stop them, the line between science and sabotage blurs in this classic Marvel tale.
In "Spider-Man Versus Doctor Octopus," a failed experiment leaves Otto Octavius fused with his own mechanical arms, driving him to seize control of an atomic facility. With Spider-Man racing to stop him, the battle for the facility becomes a clash of wits and strength, testing the limits of both hero and villain.
In "Marked for Destruction by Doctor Doom!", Dr. Doom devises a cunning plan to use Spider-Man’s skills against the Fantastic Four—only to be thwarted when the web-slinger refuses. Enraged, Doom sets his sights on capturing Spider-Man, but a prank by Flash Thompson in a homemade suit leads to a shocking mix-up: Doom takes Flash hostage, forcing the real Spider-Man to come to his rescue.
In "The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!", a stolen school display goes horribly wrong when two techs trigger a dormant computer into becoming a sentient, rampaging entity. Now, with the school in chaos and the city at risk, Spider-Man must stop the Living Brain before it's too late.
In "Spider-Man Tackles the Torch!", Spider-Man crashes a party at Johnny Storm’s girlfriend’s apartment, sparking an unexpected brawl that quickly pulls in the rest of the Fantastic Four. The clash of egos and powers turns a quiet evening into a chaotic showdown, testing the limits of teamwork and tempers.
In "The Man Called Electro!", the electric menace sets his sights on a jailbreak to assemble a crew of fellow criminals for his next big heist. With Aunt May hospitalized and Spider-Man stretched thin, the web-slinger must race against time to stop Electro’s escalating plan—before the city is plunged into chaos.
In "The Enforcers!", a ruthless new force led by the enigmatic Grand Homme tightens their grip on New York’s criminal underworld, silencing gangs and seizing control of every major operation. With Aunt May’s health worsening and Peter Parker weakened by a recent blood donation, Spider-Man finds himself pushed to his limits as he confronts this shadowy regime—especially when they target Betty Brant, forcing him to act before it’s too late.
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↩ Reprints Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962), The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (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 Annual #1 (1964)
Reprinted in Orígenes Marvel #3 (1992), Spider-Man : l'intégrale #1964 (2002), The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1 (2007), Marvel Gold. El Asombroso Spiderman: Poder y Responsabilidad #[nn] (2014), The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1 [Fifth Edition] (2022), Biblioteca Marvel #4 (2023), Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man #1 [Fourth Edition] (2023), Marvel Klassik #1, Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man #1
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