The 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #10

"Spider-Man!" — a standout entry in The 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #10 (2001) — reimagines a timeless tale of faith and mystery, rooted in a small Mediterranean island where tradition and the supernatural blur. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated with haunting precision by Steve Ditko, the story follows Old Pedros, the island’s bell-ringer, as he defies the erupting volcano to keep the church bells ringing, trusting that someone, somewhere, will hear. The cover by Steve Ditko captures the moment of wonder, as sunlight lifts the old man into the sky—leaving the villagers, and readers, to wonder: was it miracle, or magic?