Unusual to see zip-a-tone like that on a Spidey cover, especially in this period. Looks cool, tho. So, after last issue, Iron Man is in a crater he made in the street,…
Month: January 2022
MTU 048
Not sure there’s ever a fine night for dying, cover copy. That distinctly 70s Kirby Iron Man in the corner box is a little jarring. His 70s style is so different. Seeing…
ASM Annual 10
The Human Fly! I knew this guy was called that. Later appearances have strictly called him The Fly, and I began to wonder why I wanted to put “human” in there. Had…
ASM 159
This one’s called “Arm In Arm In Arm In Arm In Arm In Arm With Doctor Octopus.” Really. We find Spidey & Doc Ock striking a surprising truce to deal with Hammerhead….
ASM 158
This is one of the most unintentionally funny Spider-Man covers of all time. Hammerhead legit doing spooky ghost hands! What a crazy one. I guess it would certainly entice you to buy…
ASM 157
So, a year and a half ago, when we left off with ASM 156 (Not too big a gap, right?), Dock Ock revealed himself to be alive to Aunt May in spite…
End of Block 30
I usually base the Spider-Mans on a drawing from the period, but had to use Ross Andru’s MJ & Pete for the big kiss here, too. Big moment in Spider-Man history! Also…
ASM 152
Mike Esposito & Frank Giacoia swap in on inks this issue. Spidey’s still up to his neck in a flooding sewer as we begin, and page two is another common Ross Andru…
ASM 151
151 begins Len Wein’s run as writer on Spidey. Marvel clearly liked what he did on Team-Up enough to give him the keys to the car. Ross Andru stays on as regular…