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The Amazing Spider-Man #99 cover
Cover: Gil Kane & Frank Giacoia

The Amazing Spider-Man #99

Aug 1971 · Marvel · 0.15 USD
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“A Day in the Life Of --”

In "A Day in the Life Of --," Peter Parker takes on a high-stakes photo assignment covering a prison riot, swinging into action as Spider-Man to capture the chaos firsthand. The story follows his journey from the scene of unrest to an unexpected appearance on the Tonight Show, where he speaks out on prisoners' rights. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Gil Kane with inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro, the cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia captures the intensity of the moment — a 15-cent comic from 1971 that blends social commentary with classic Spider-Man energy.

writer Stan Lee · artist Gil Kane · inker Frank Giacoia · inker Tony Mortellaro · letterer Artie Simek · cover Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia

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writer Stan Lee
artist Gil Kane
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils Gil Kane
cover inks Frank Giacoia

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Peter gets an assignment to snap some pictures of a prison riot and swings in as Spider-Man to get the inside scoop. Once the situation is resolved, Spider-Man appears on the Tonight Show and gives a speech on the rights of prisoners.

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