MARVEL MASTERWORKS THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Volume 4

Collects Amazing Spider-Man #31-40, 1965-66.

Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material! Steve Ditko took over both storytelling, plotting and character creation with these issues: here are the first appearances of Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborne as the second Green Goblin, and Kraven the Hunter! These are his last before he left Marvel. John Romita took over the title with #39, so his first two issues are also here, kicking off his long and successful run as he redefined Spidey with his polished, modern look. Stan and Ditko created an unabashed cultural phenomenon in the Amazing Spider-Man. Their blend of everyday woes and super-heroic exploits was something undeniably special. And after years of perfecting that formula, they unleashed their Spider-Man masterpiece: the Master Planner saga, all in this collection. With the clock ticking and Aunt May’s life on the line, Stan and Steve put Spider-Man through the most wrenching experience of his career and define a hero in the process. They’ll also introduce you to Gwen Stacy and show you around the campus at E.S.U. before a new talent joins the Spider-Man team. In John Romita Sr.’s legendary debut, the Green Goblin uncovers Spidey’s secret identity. Peter Parker finds himself fighting for his life only to discover the Goblin is none other than Norman Osborn, his closest friend!