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Spider-Man Comics Magazine#1
Cover: John Romita

Spider-Man Comics Magazine #1

Jan 1987 · Marvel · 1.50 USD; 1.75 CAD
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In "In This Issue . . .", Spider-Man faces off against Kingpin in a deadly basement showdown, with J. Jonah Jameson caught in the crossfire. As Foswell makes a final stand to save Jameson, Flash Thompson returns home on military leave, adding new tension to the unfolding crisis. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life by John Romita’s dynamic art and Mickey Demeo’s inks, this 1987 issue delivers a gripping blend of action and sacrifice, with a cover by John Romita that captures the stakes in bold, dramatic detail.

Contains 4 stories
In This Issue . . .
1 pp · Superhero
J. Jonah JamesonKingpinDoctor Octopus
In the Clutches of... The Kingpin!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Kingpin [Wilson Fisk]J. Jonah JamesonRobbie RobertsonNed LeedsBetty BrantFrederick FoswellMary Jane WatsonGwen StacyHarry OsbornBig TurkFlint

In "In the Clutches of... The Kingpin!" from Spider-Man Comics Magazine #1 (1987), Spider-Man's renewed crusade against crime puts him directly in the crosshairs of the Kingpin, who strikes back by targeting J. Jonah Jameson and enlisting the dubious Foswell to aid his scheme. With the Daily Bugle's editor in danger and the web-slinger caught off guard, the battle of wits and strength reaches a tense climax—right at the Kingpin’s feet.

To Die a Hero!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Kingpin [Wilson Fisk]J. Jonah JamesonFrederick FoswellMary Jane WatsonFlash ThompsonGwen StacyHarry OsbornNed Leeds

In "To Die a Hero!", Spider-Man faces a deadly trap when Kingpin attempts to drown him and J. Jonah Jameson in a flooded basement. As tensions rise, Foswell makes a final, desperate stand to save Jameson—sacrificing himself in the process—while Flash Thompson returns from military leave, adding new stakes to the chaos.

Enter: Dr. Octopus
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Doctor Octopus [Otto Octavius]Gwen StacyFlash ThompsonHarry OsbornProfessor Miles WarrenAunt May ParkerAnna Watson

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (VF) $4
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $31*
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $30*
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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils, inks John Romita

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Amazing Spider-Man #51 (1967), The Amazing Spider-Man #52 (1967), The Amazing Spider-Man #53 (1967)

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