In 1966, John Romita is only recently returned to Marvel after doing some work for them in the 50s (Notably on a failed revival of Captain America). Now best known for his…
Month: January 2024
ASM 035
A pretty quick turnaround for Molten Man. I think only Vulture has come back so soon after his first appearance so far. I guess Ditko really liked him. Stan originates this “Molten…
ASM 034
Another Heroes Con 2019 acquisition. I think I paid the full $35 for this one. The splash for this issue says “featuring the somewhat magnificent menace of Kraven the Hunter!” That sort…
ASM 033
I never dreamed of owning this one. I got it half off at the 2019 Heroes Con. Hard to believe the long, long journey to the original Lift A Heavy Thing is…
ASM 032
In the 70s & 80s, this one would have certainly said “Spidey Goes Wild!” on the cover. Ditko gets his plot credit back this month. The surprisingly boring splash is just The…
ASM 031
Getting a hold of this one was a real challenge. When I finally found a copy I could afford, it was this UK edition (somehow). The only difference is the currency in…
ASM 029
Good advice, but I don’t think it would’ve helped Spider-Man avoid getting to this point. My copy of this book is in pretty bad shape, but that’s how I like ‘em, cuz…
ASM 028
Here’s one in rough shape. This was actually my 2nd copy of this issue. I got one with no cover, and then found a good deal on this, and sold the one…
ASM Annual 02
I’ve talked before about how Ditko wasn’t into crossovers. He didn’t think his heroes should need help. And by now, he’s doing these books without talking to Stan at all. And yet……
ASM 027
Goofy cover copy like this is going to have dire ramifications down the line. People trying to be like Stan will be just as silly even into the 80s. This month, Stan…