" Spider-Man "
(August / 1962)
Script: Stan Lee, Pencils: Jack Kirby Inks: Steve Ditko, Colors: Stan Goldberg, Letters: Artie Simek
OVERVIEW
SPIDER-MAN!: Lonely
high-school student Peter Parker attends a science experiment. During
the experiment, a spider absorbs an uncanny amount of radiation before
biting Peter. Soon after, Peter discovers that he has powers similar to
that of a spider – he is incredibly strong and can stick to walls. He
decides to use his newfound power to earn money, creating the identity
of ‘Spider-Man’. Spider-Man soon becomes an overnight sensation.
Spider-Man selfishly fails to stop a burglar, as he feels it’s not his
problem.
However, when Peter returns to his house one
night, he discovers that his beloved Uncle Ben has been shot in a
botched robbery. As Spider-Man, Peter tracks down the murderer, but is
shocked to discover it is the thief he allowed to escape earlier. Racked
with guilt, Peter realises that with great power, there must also come
great responsibility.
Characters: Spider-Man
[Peter Parker] (introduction, origin); Ben Parker (introduction);
Crusher Hogan; Flash Thompson (introduction); Liz Allen (introduction);
May Parker (introduction); the Burglar
Script: Stan Lee, Pencils: Steve Ditko, Inks: Steve Ditko, Colors: Stan Goldberg, Letters: Artie Simek, Job Number: V-789
" Spider-Man / Spider-Man Vs. The Chameleon"
(March / 1963)
COVER
Script: Stan Lee, Pencils: Jack Kirby, Inks: Steve Ditko, Colors: Stan Goldberg, Letters: Artie Simek (cover lettering and logo inking); Sol Brodsky (logo design)
OVERVIEW
'Spider-Man' - (Lee/Ditko) While Peter Parker tries to continue a show biz career as Spider-Man, J. Jonah Jameson's editorials labeling him a menace makes it hard for him to find work. When the rocket piloted by Jameson's son John malfunctions, Spider-man convinces the military to allow him to help. Riding aboard a jet to catch up with John's capsule, Spider-Man web-zips to the capsule, where he is able to replace the defective guidance control and John is able to land safely. While Peter believes he has redeemed himself in JJJ's eyes, the following day, another editorial is run, accusing Spider-Man of sabotaging the rocket in the first place in order to perform a rescue and get more attention.
Script: Stan Lee, Pencils: Steve Ditko, Inks: Steve Ditko, Colors: Stan Goldberg, Letters: Jon D'Agostino [as Johnny Dee], Job Number: V-816
- Characters: Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; J. Jonah Jameson (Introduction); The Burglar (Flashback); May Parker; Flash Thompson; Liz Allen; John Jameson (Introduction)
Spider-Man
vs. The Chameleon! - (Lee/Ditko) Still trying to make money, Peter
decides to try to join the Fantastic Four. He sneaks into their
headquarters, the Baxter Building and battles the foursome with the
intention of displaying his prowess. Unfortunately for Peter, Reed
Richards informs him that The Fantastic Four are a non-profit
organization. Disappointed, he leaves.
When the
master criminal known only as The Chameleon hears of Spider-Man's
attempt, he concluded that he must be desperate for money. Breaking into
a military compound dressed as Spider-Man, he steals a set of missile
plans; framing Spider-man in the process. While Spider-Man is able to
pursue and capture The Chameleon, the master of disguise quickly changes
his appearance to mimic one of the security officers and nearly manages
to escape, until Spider-Man uses his Spider-sense to discern which
guard is the biggest threat. After ripping the front of the phony
guard's uniform, revealing a Spider-Man costume below it, Spider-Man
knows that he's cleared his name, and scales the building to make his
escape.
Characters: Spider-Man
[Peter Parker]; Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing
[Ben Grimm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]];
Chameleon [Dmitri Smerdyakov] (Villain; Introduction)
- Script: Stan Lee, Pencils: Steve Ditko, Inks: Steve Ditko, Colors: Stan Goldberg, Letters: John Duffy [as John Duffi]
" Duel To The Death With The Vulture; The Uncanny Threat Of The Terrible Tinkerer "
(May / 1963)
COVER:
Script: Stan Lee, Pencils: Steve Ditko, Inks: Steve Ditko, Colors: Stan Goldberg, Letters: Artie Simek (cover lettering and revised logo inking); Sol Brodsky (revised logo design
OVERVIEW
'Duel To The Death With The Vulture' - (Lee/Ditko) A new criminal dressed as a vulture has been terrorizing New York City.J.
Jonah Jameson wants pictures for an article he's publishing in NOW
magazine. Peter decides that if he can take pictures of the Vulture, he
could sell them to JJJ to help out his Aunt May. The Vulture decides to
next rob the Park Avenue Jewelry Exchange when Spider-Man sees him. He
starts taking pictures but is spotted by the Vulture. They fight briefly
before the Vulture flies away. Peter takes his pictures to Jameson who
is impressed by the photos. The Vulture tries to trick everyone by
attempting to rob the Jewelry Exchange from below rather than above (as
people would expect). Spider-Man's spider-sense goes off and he's able
to capture the Vulture. Having more photos of the Vulture and the fight
with Spider-Man, Peter is able to sell them and earn more money for Aunt
May and himself.
Characters: Spider-Man
[Peter Parker]; Vulture [Adrian Toomes] (Villain; Introduction); J.
Jonah Jameson; Flash Thompson; Liz Allen; May Parker
- Script: Stan Lee, Pencils: Steve Ditko, Inks: Steve Ditko, Colors: Stan Goldberg, Letters: John Duffy
The Uncanny Threat Of The Terrible
Tinkerer - (Lee/Ditko) Peter's teacher recommends him to be a science
assistant to Professor Cobwell. Peter is sent to the Tinkerer Repair
Shop for the Professor. His spider-sense detects a weird trace of
radiation at the shop and from the radio he picked up.It turned
out that some alleged extraterrestrials have been placing spy devices
into radios to discover Earth's weaknesses. Spider-Man returns to the
shop and sneaks into the basement. He discovers a bunch of "aliens" and
they fight. He manages to get the upper hand and they all flee in a
large "spaceship."
- Characters: Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Tinkerer [Phineas Mason] (Villain; Introduction); Flash Thompson; Liz Allen; Dr. Cobbwell
- Script: Stan Lee, Pencils: Steve Ditko, Inks: Steve Ditko, Colors: Stan Goldberg, Letters: Art Simek, Job Number: X-171
"Spider-Man Versus Doctor Octopus"
(July / 1963)
COVER
Script: Stan Lee, Pencils: Steve Ditko, Inks: Steve Ditko, Colors: Stan Goldberg, Letters: Artie Simek, Job Number: X-219
Dr. Otto Octavius was an atomic scientist. His peers gave
him the name Doctor Octopus due to the four remote-controlled "arms" he
had created to handle radioactive materials. During an experiment, an
explosion caused the arms to be fused to Octavius. He also could control
them with his mind as a side affect of the radiation blast. Now on the
verge of insanity, Dr. Octopus begins his criminal career.
When
J. Jonah Jameson's learns of the accident and the havoc caused by Dr.
Octopus, he sends Peter Parker to obtain some pictures for the Daily
Bugle. As Spider-Man, Peter battles Doc Ock with poor results. Doc Ock
is able to escape.
Peter is left feeling down being
defeated. Doc Ock returns to the research facility determined to gain
control over a great amount of atomic energy. Soon the Fantastic Four
are called in to attempt to stop Octavius. They have to decline due to
other commitments.
Meanwhile, Peter is left feeling down
being defeated. The Human Torch, recovering from a viral illness, keeps
his commitment to speak to the students at Peter's high school. Upon
hearing his speech, Peter is inspired to take on Doc Ock once again.
This time Spider-Man is able to defeat Doc Ock.
Characters: Spider-Man
[Peter Parker]; Doctor Octopus [Otto Octavius] (Introduction; Origin);
Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Charlie (Burglar); J Jonah Jameson; May
Parker; Flash Thompson; Liz Allen
- Script: Stan Lee, Pencils: Steve Ditko, Inks: Steve Ditko, Colors: Stan Goldberg, Letters: John Duffy, Job Number: X-219
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