Spectacular Spider Man Masterworks Vol 3

Collects Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #32-42, Annual (1979) #1; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #13; Fantastic Four (1961) #218. Peter Parker and Dr. Curt Connors (a.k.a. the Lizard) have always shared a unique bond. Both men of science, but one gifted with powers while the other was cursed. Only together can these sometimes allies, sometimes adversaries survive the unstoppable Iguana. Then, in a two-part Annual extravaganza, comes Doc Ock! All the while, Peter’s increasingly on edge. The bizarre horror of the Swarm and a battle with Morbius the Living Vampire do little to help. Then, the emergence of the Schizoid Man pushes him over the line. And on the other side is the Spider-Lizard! Can our mutated hero surivive? He’d better, or he won’t be able to team up with the FF against the Frightful Four!

Spider-Man's not just amazing, he's spectacular - and Marvel is proud to usher in The Spectacular Spider-Man as the Marvel Masterworks' 250th volume! In 1976, Spidey notched his second solo series under the direction of Gerry Conway and Sal Buscema. With his first live-action series on the horizon, the world wanted to know just who this Peter Parker guy was. Spectacular not only expanded opportunities for web-slinging wonder, but it also provided a platform to expand upon and explore the world of Spidey's incomparable cast - J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson and more! Of course, there was no shortage of villains - including the Vulture and Morbius - or iconic guest stars, ranging from the White Tiger to the Inhumans! COLLECTING: SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) 1-15

Peter Parker and Dr. Curt Connors (a.k.a. the Lizard) have always shared a unique bond. Both are men of science, but one was gifted with powers while the other was cursed. Only together can these sometimes allies, sometimes adversaries survive the unstoppable Iguana. Then, in a two-part Annual extravaganza, comes Doc Ock! All the while, Peter's increasingly on edge. The bizarre horror of the Swarm and a battle with Morbius, the Living Vampire, do little to help. Then, the emergence of the Schizoid Man pushes him over the line. And on the other side is the Spider-Lizard! Can our mutated hero survive? He'd better, or he won't be able to team up with the FF against the Frightful Four! COLLECTING: THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) 32-42 & ANNUAL (1979) 1, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) 13 AND FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) 218.

Roger Stern's seminal run on Spectacular Spider-Man concludes and Bill Mantlo returns for a second fan favorite stint! After a run-in with the Jack O' Lantern, Spider-Man must protect Marla Madison (scientist and J. Jonah Jameson's one true love) from the deadly Will O' the Wisp. The Ringer menaces Spidey's world in a tale drawn by John Byrne, setting up a double-sized issue featuring Stern's retelling of Spidey's origin. Then, Bill Mantlo comes aboard, pitting Spidey against a cavalcade of his deadliest rogues: Kraven, Electro and the Molten Man! And in one of the most timeless tales of Spectacular history, teen-runaways-turned-heroes Cloak and Dagger make their first appearance! Plus: An Annual that takes Spidey to the "Dark Side of the Moon" with Man-Wolf! COLLECTING: Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 56-66, Annual (1979) 3

Collects Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #16-31. Peter Parker’s second Spectacular serving is even greater than the first! Things kick off with a battle against the Beetle, then Peter heads west to cover the breakup of the Champions — but how does this lead to a clash with Angel and Iceman? The White Tiger enters for an extended guest role as the Lightmaster, the Enforcers and the Scorpion turn up the tension! Then, Moon Knight helps Spidey fight the Maggia — who retaliate in the form of the Masked Marauder! It’s a multipart epic pairing Spider-Man and Daredevil, and featuring Frank Miller’s very first DD artwork! It all culminates in the seven-part saga of 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!

Collects Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #56-66 and Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #3. Roger Stern's seminal writing run concludes, and Bill Mantlo returns for a fan-favorite second stint! After a run-in with the Jack O'Lantern, Spider-Man must protect Marla Madison - noted scientist and J. Jonah Jameson's one true love - from the deadly Will-O'-the-Wisp! The Ringer menaces Spidey's world in a tale drawn by John Byrne, setting up a double-sized issue featuring Stern's retelling of Spider-Man's origin! Then, Mantlo pits Spidey against a cavalcade of his deadliest rogues: Kraven, Electro and the Molten Man! And in one of the most timeless tales in SPECTACULAR history, teen-runaways-turned-heroes Cloak and Dagger make their debut! Plus: An Annual that takes Spidey to the "Dark Side of the Moon" with Man-Wolf!

Spider-Man's life takes a grave turn! He's about to encounter Tombstone -the highest priced killer in the business -and the whispering hitman will make a big noise in the life of the wall-crawler. Who is Tombstone? Why is Joe Robertson of all people investigating him? What devastating action will Tombstone take to put a stop to that? And how will it all end with Joe on trial?! Whatever the answers, the albino assassin is about to get Spider-Man's attention -and the Punisher's too! Meanwhile, Boomerang makes his comeback, an Evolutionary War breaks out, Inferno rages and the Hobgoblin goes demonic. COLLECTING: SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1988) 137-150, MATERIAL FROM SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL 8.

Collects Amazing Spider-Man #20-30 & Annual 2.ÿ Thrill to stories of spectacular web-slinging adventures from Spidey's early days including battles with the Green Goblin, the Molten Man, Vulture and Scorpion! Featuring appearences by Dr. Strange and the Human Torch!