Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man - Barnes & Noble Edition #3

Jan 2004 · Marvel · 12.95 USD

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About this Collection

This Barnes & Noble exclusive edition of Marvel Masterworks collects The Amazing Spider-Man #20-30 and Annual #2, covering a pivotal era where Peter Parker faces a rogues' gallery of classic villains including the Vulture, the Beetle, the Molten Man, Mysterio, the Green Goblin, and the Sandman. The volume also features the introduction of the Scorpion and the return of the Crime-Master, alongside key supporting cast moments with Betty Brant, J. Jonah Jameson, and Doctor Strange in a memorable crossover. These stories, written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko, solidify Spider-Man's early mythos with high-stakes action and personal drama.

In "The Coming of the Scorpion!", Stan Lee and Steve Ditko deliver a classic early Spider-Man tale where J. Jonah Jameson’s desperate scheme to capture the web-slinger backfires spectacularly. Dr. Stillwell’s experimental formula transforms Mac Gargan into the Scorpion, unleashing a violent new threat that tests Spider-Man’s resolve like never before. With Ditko’s iconic art and inks bringing the menace to life, this 2004 Marvel Masterworks edition captures the raw energy of the character’s formative years—cover by Steve Ditko.

Contains 12 stories

The Coming of the Scorpion!

20 pp · Superhero

Dr. Farley Stillwell (death)

In "The Coming of the Scorpion!", J. Jonah Jameson's desperate bid to catch Spider-Man backfires when he funds Dr. Stillwell’s experiment to transform Mac Gargan into the Scorpion. The result is a monstrous, unstable villain driven by rage and a thirst for destruction—pushing even Spider-Man to his limits in a battle that tests his resolve and ingenuity.

Where Flies the Beetle...!

20 pp · Superhero

The Clown, and His Masters of Menace!

20 pp · Superhero

When the Circus of Crime breaks free from prison, they cast aside their Ringmaster and rebrand as the Masters of Menace, turning their sights on a high-stakes art heist. With their new identity and a shared goal, the former performers now answer to no one—except their own twisted ambitions.

The Goblin and the Gangsters

20 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man Goes Mad!

20 pp · Superhero

Captured by J. Jonah Jameson!

20 pp · Superhero

The Man in the Crime-Master's Mask!

20 pp · Superhero

Bring Back My Goblin to Me

20 pp · Superhero

The Menace of the Molten Man

20 pp · Superhero

The Wondrous World of Dr. Strange!

20 pp · Superhero

barroom brawlers (unnamed)

When Xandu's henchmen steal half the Wand of Watoomb from Dr. Strange, Spider-Man steps in—mistaking them for ordinary burglars. What follows is an unlikely alliance as the web-slinger and the Sorcerer Supreme join forces to thwart Xandu’s dark scheme.

Never Step on a Scorpion!

20 pp · Superhero

The Claws of the Cat!

20 pp · Superhero

Cat

In "The Claws of the Cat!", Spider-Man takes on a high-stakes chase for a thousand-dollar bounty offered by J. Jonah Jameson, setting him on a collision course with the elusive thief known as The Cat. Meanwhile, Peter wrestles with personal news when Betty shares that Ned has asked her to marry him, adding emotional weight to an already tense day.