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Cover: Ross Andru & Frank Giacoia

The Amazing Spider-Man #171

Aug 1977 · Marvel · 0.30 USD
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“Photon Is Another Name For...?”

In "Photon Is Another Name For...?", Spider-Man teams up with Nova to unravel the mystery behind the identity of the enigmatic villain Photon and uncover the truth behind the murder of Nova's uncle. With Ross Andru's dynamic artwork and Frank Giacoia's sharp inks bringing the action to life, this 1977 issue delivers a gripping mystery that pits two heroes against a dangerous secret.

writer Len Wein · artist Ross Andru · inker Mike Esposito · inker Frank Giacoia · colorist Glynis Wein · letterer Joe Rosen · cover Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia

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Full credits

writer Len Wein
artist Ross Andru
inker Mike Esposito
inker Frank Giacoia
colorist Glynis Wein
letterer Joe Rosen
cover pencils Ross Andru
cover inks Frank Giacoia

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Spider-Man and Nova determine the true identity of Photon and solve the mystery of who killed Nova's uncle.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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