In "An Amazing World," Stan Lee finds himself caught in the crossfire of a battle between Spider-Man and the Human Top, leading to an unexpected offer: a chance to star in his own licensed Marvel comic—without his input. Written by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by Pat Olliffe, this story captures the absurdity and irony of Peter Parker’s life when Marvel spins his adventures into a book he didn’t create and doesn’t profit from, all rendered with Olliffe’s expressive art and Steve Buccellato’s vibrant colors. The cover by Pat Olliffe perfectly captures the moment’s playful chaos.
Contains 38 stories
An Amazing World
30 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerFlash ThompsonLiz AllanSally AvrilJason IonelloMaxie ShiffmanGraceMr. ValeUndertaker [Conrad Eisenstadt]Joey Pulaski (unnamed)
Amazing Adventures
30 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerFlash ThompsonLiz AllanSally AvrilJason IonelloTiny McKeeverMaxie ShiffmanGraceJoey PulaskiKingpin [Wilson Fisk]Supercharger [Ronald Hillard] (unnamed)
The Amazing Spider-Man
30 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerFlash ThompsonLiz AllanSally AvrilJ. Jonah JamesonJohn JamesonMaxie ShiffmanMac SandersSupercharger [Ronald Hillard]
To Serve and Protect?
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanSally AvrilJason IonelloTiny McKeeverJ. Jonah JamesonCaptain George StacyScorcher [Steven Hudak] (introduction)
Castles in the Air
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanSally AvrilJason IonelloTiny McKeeverJ. Jonah JamesonBatwing [Jimmy Santini] (introduction)
Sand Blasted
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Betty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanSally AvrilJason IonelloTiny McKeeverJ. Jonah JamesonSandman [Flint Marko]
In "Sand Blasted," Peter Parker’s excitement over a date with Betty Brant quickly crumbles when the Sandman defeats Spider-Man in a brutal fight. Tired of seeing Peter wallow, Betty delivers a heartfelt pep talk that reignites his spirit, sending the web-slinger swinging into action to face the sand-powered menace once more.
The Measure of a Man
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Betty BrantFlash ThompsonTiny McKeeverHarry OsbornGwen StacyGeorge StacyJ. Jonah JamesonJohn JamesonSpacemen [GantryOrbitSatelliteVacuum] (introduction)
Vulture on the Wing!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerFlash ThompsonLiz AllanSally AvrilJason IonelloTiny McKeeverGeneral Thaddeus RossVulture [Adrian Toomes]
Double Jeopardy
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Betty BrantHuman Torch [Johnny Storm]Flash ThompsonLiz AllanSally AvrilJason IonelloTiny McKeeverJ. Jonah JamesonWizard [Bentley Wittman]
On the Trail of the Amazing Spider-Man!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Betty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanJason IonelloSally AvrilJ. Jonah JamesonFrederick FoswellBatwing [Jimmy Santini]Electro [Max Dillon]Doctor Winkler
Harry's Story
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Gwen StacyHarry OsbornFlash ThompsonJ. Jonah JamesonSally AvrilJason IonelloNorman OsbornEnforcers [Ox [Raymond Bloch]Montana [Jackson Brice]Fancy Dan [Daniel Brito]]Headsman [Cleavon Twain]
Cry---Lizard!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerFlash ThompsonSally AvrilTiny McKeeverJason IonelloJ. Jonah JamesonBatwing [Jimmy Santini]Lizard [Curt Connors]
Call Her... Commanda!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-ManMay ParkerBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanSally AvrilJason IonelloJ. Jonah JamesonCommanda [Catherine D'Antan] (introduction)
Shock Follows Shock!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanJason IonelloBluebird [Sally Avril]J. Jonah JamesonElectro [Max Dillon]Eel [Leopold Stryke]
The Secrets of Betty Brant!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerBetty BrantFlash ThompsonJason IonelloBluebird [Sally Avril]J. Jonah JamesonGordon Savinski (introduction)Scarlet BeetleVulture [Adrian Toomes]
In "The Secrets of Betty Brant!", Betty wrestles with her growing fears as she watches Peter Parker risk everything as Spider-Man—reminding her of someone else she once lost. While Spider-Man teams up with Bluebird to take down the Scarlet Beetle and the Vulture, Betty confronts her own memories and the weight of loving a hero whose life is never safe.
Without Warning
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanBluebird [Sally Avril]Jason IonelloJ. Jonah JamesonHuman Torch [Johnny Storm]Black Knight [Nathan Garrett]
One Thing Right
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanJason IonelloTiny McKeeverJ. Jonah JamesonScorcher [Steven Hudak]
The Battle for the Daily Bugle!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanJason IonelloTiny McKeeverMary Jane WatsonEddie BrockGordon Savinski
The Boy Next Door
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerMary Jane WatsonAnna WatsonBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanJason IonelloTiny McKeeverRadioactive Man [Chen Lu]
Spidey Battles Hawkeye the Marksman!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerBetty BrantLiz AllanSimon WilliamsHawkeye [Clint Barton]Black Widow [Natasha Romanoff]
Strange Encounters
48 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerMary Jane WatsonAnna WatsonBetty BrantJ. Jonah JamesonFlash ThompsonLiz AllanJasson IonelloDoctor Strange [Stephen Strange]WongAncient OneJackieMoseBaron MordoDormammu
Unseen Dangers
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Betty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanTiny McKeeverJason IonelloHeadsman [Cleavon Twain]Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]
Eight Arms to Hold You!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerAnna WatsonBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanTiny McKeeverJason IonelloJ. Jonah JamesonDoctor Octopus [Otto Octavius]
Wings of Hatred
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerBetty BrantLiz AllanFlash ThompsonTiny McKeeverJason IonelloJ. Jonah JamesonVulture [Adrian Toomes]Wilson Fisk
Menace!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerAnna WatsonBetty BrantLiz AllanFlash ThompsonJason IonelloX-Men [Cyclops [Scott Summers]Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]Angel [Warren Worthington III]Iceman [Bobby Drake]Beast [Hank McCoy]]ZeldaMenace
The Spider and the Scarecrow
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerAnna WatsonBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanJason IonelloJ. Jonah JamesonScarecrow [Ebanezar Laughton]Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]
In the Shadow of the Crime-Master
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanJason IonelloBen UrichBartholomew CarsonCrime-Master [Nick Lewis]
It's Always Darkest...
25 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerBetty BrantJ. Jonah JamesonLiz AllanFlash ThompsonTiny McKeeverJason IonelloDoctor Strange [Stephen Strange]WongDaredevil [Matt Murdock]Foggy NelsonKaren PageGiant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Iron Man [Tony Stark]Happy HoganPepper PottsThor [Donald Blake]Jane FosterCaptain America [Steve Rogers]Edwin JarvisFantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]Thing [Ben Grimm]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]X-Men [Cyclops [Scott Summers]Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]Iceman [Bobby Drake]Beast [Hank McCoy]Angel [Warren Worthington III]]Hulk [Bruce Banner]General Thaddeus RossBetty RossSub-Mariner [Namor]Mary KelleherSundown [David Lowell]Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]
A Night on the Town!
24 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerBetty BrantFlash ThompsonTiny McKeeverJ. Jonah JamesonSub-Mariner [Namor]Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]Thing [Ben Grimm]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]
How Kurt Busiek and Pat Olliffe Re-Create Untold Tales!
3 pp · Humor
Kurt BusiekPat Olliffe
A Guided Tour to the World of Untold Tales!
5 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Ben ParkerMay ParkerFlash ThompsonLiz AllanTiny McKeeverJason IonelloSally AvrilJ. Jonah JamesonBetty BrantFrederick Foswell
The Devil and Mrs. Parker
5 pp · Humor
Peter ParkerMay ParkerStephen StrangeLiz AllanFlash ThompsonMatt MurdockJack Murdock
What Would Spidey Do?!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerLiz AllanFlash ThompsonTiny McKeeverJason IonelloDoctor Curt ConnorsBatwing [Jimmy Santini]
Bad Man on Campus!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerAnna WatsonGwen StacyHarry OsbornLiz AllanFlash ThompsonJ. Jonah JamesonMiles WarrenCrime-Master [Nick Lewis]Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]
Make Mine Marvel!
15 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]May ParkerBetty BrantFlash ThompsonLiz AllanJason IonelloTiny McKeeverJ. Jonah JamesonGiant-Man [Hank Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Stan LeeFlo SteinbergHuman Top [David Cannon]
In "Make Mine Marvel!", Peter Parker finds himself caught between a superhero showdown and a surreal pitch from Stan Lee, who offers him a shot at stardom in a licensed Marvel comic—only to discover that fame doesn’t come with a paycheck. With the help of May Parker, Betty Brant, Flash Thompson, Liz Allan, Jason Ionello, Tiny McKeever, J. Jonah Jameson, Giant-Man, Wasp, and even Flo Steinberg, Peter tries to reclaim control of his own story—before the Marvel machine turns it into something he never signed up for.
There's a Man Who Leads a Life of Danger!
16 pp · Spy
Richard ParkerMary ParkerAgent Ten [Logan]Supreme One [Wolfgang von Strucker]Adelicia von Krupp
Hydra and Go-Seek
5 pp · Humor
Peter ParkerAnna WatsonLiz AllanFlash ThompsonBaron Wolfgang von Strucker
How to Follow Untold Tales of Spider-Man
2 pp · Superhero
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