Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man #1
In this landmark issue, the web-slinger faces a cunning adversary when Dr. Doom schemes to use him against the Fantastic Four—only to be outsmarted when Flash Thompson’s prank costume leads to a mistaken capture. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with Steve Ditko’s iconic art and inks, this story blends suspense and humor in a way that defines early Spider-Man. The cover by Jack Kirby and Dean White captures the chaos with dynamic flair.
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Dr. Doom tries to trick Spider-Man into helping him defeat the Fantastic Four. When Spider-Man turns him down, he decides to capture Spider-Man. Flash Thompson dresses up as Spider-Man for a prank and Dr. Doom mistakes him for the real Spider-Man and captures him instead, and Flash has to be saved by the real Spider-Man.
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