The Spectacular Spider-Man Omnibus Vol. 1

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In honor of 60 years of Spider-Man, the web-slinger's second solo series gets the Omnibus treatment! SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN not only increased the opportunities for Spidey action, it provided a platform to expand upon and explore the world of Peter Parker and his incomparable cast: J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson and the gang! Of course, there was no shortage of villains - including the Vulture, the Lizard and Doc Ock! SPECTACULAR was also home to Frank Miller's first Daredevil artwork - part of a sprawling saga featuring Carrion, the mysterious rotting horror with hidden ties to Peter Parker's past and a violent desire to punish him for the death of Gwen Stacy! Painstakingly restored, this is an Omnibus for the ages! Collecting SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #1-42 and ANNUAL #1, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #13 and FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #218. Review: Great 70s / 80s style Spider-Man in a large convenient tome - Great product. The main action in 70s and 80s Spider-Man was in Amazing, but these are great companion stories and a must read for real Spider Fans. A number of fun “hidden gem” stories from a formative period in the development of the characters and featuring some oddball villains . Some pretty standard (but classic-ish) art from John Buscema a Jim Mooney. At least one great Byrne cover and an entire annual drawn by Byrne and inked by Terrry Austin in their prime. There is also one issue with cover and art by the eye popping Mike Zeck. Truly a must have for a basic spice comic collection. Get it before the price goes through the roof in a few years like the Amazing omnis. Review: Absolutely spectacular - Such a great way to go through these old comics. Good paper, good hard cover. Very happy with the end product.