Tag: Amazing Spider-Man reviews

Amazing Spider-Man #29 (October 1965) – “Never Step on a Scorpion” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with Scorpion (who you’ll remember from issue 20) escaping from prison and immediately wanting revenge on Spider-Man and Jonah Jameson. Peter is at the Daily Bugle when the cops come to warn Jameson that Scorpion has been making threats against him and is now on the loose. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 29, Amazing Spider-Man 30”

Amazing Spider-Man #27 (August 1965) – “Bring Back My Goblin to Me” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one continues right from last issue with Green goblin bringing the unconscious Spider-Man to the mob meeting to show up the Crime Master. The mobsters immediately decide they prefer Green goblin as their leader, since he beat Spider-Man. But Spidey’s not finished yet; he wakes up and starts struggling, tossing goons around even though he’s chained up. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 27, Amazing Spider-Man 28”

Amazing Spider-Man #25 (June 1965) – “Captured by J. Jonah Jameson” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with Peter Parker retrieving his spider-signal from the roof where he left it last issue. He spots some car thieves and attracts the attention of a cop with the spider-signal, getting a few photos in the process before heading home to sew a spare Spider-Man outfit. Oh, the glamorous life of a superhero. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 25, Amazing Spider-Man 26”

Amazing Spider-Man #23 (April 1965) – “The Goblin and the Gangsters” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with Green Goblin trying to take over the mob of a gangster named Lucky Lobo. Naturally, Lobo is against the idea and a fight breaks out, attracting the attention of the cops. A reporter happens to be nearby and his story makes it sound like Green Goblin is some kind of crusader for public justice. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 23, Amazing Spider-Man 24”

Amazing Spider-Man #21 (February 1965) – “Where Flies the Beetle” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with the Beetle being released from prison (after fighting Human Torch in Strange Tales 123). When Johnny (Human Torch) Storm finds out he immediately flames on and goes to look for the Beetle, leaving his girlfriend (Doris Evans) rather upset. The Torch can’t find Beetle so he puts on a show for some onlookers, which pisses Spider-Man off since the public are scared to death of him. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 21, Amazing Spider-Man 22”

Amazing Spider-Man #19 (December 1964) – “Spidey Strikes Back” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with Spider-Man getting back into action after his existential crisis last issue. He busts up a gang of thieves, which makes J. Jonah Jameson apoplectic when he hears the news. Meanwhile, Sandman and the Enforcers capture the Human Torch (who’s apparently exhausted after a recent adventure in Strange Tales) and seal him in a chamber with just enough air to breathe, but none to spare for using his flame powers. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 19, Amazing Spider-Man 20”

Amazing Spider-Man #17 (October 1964) – “The Return of the Green Goblin” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with Spider-Man wondering what happened to the Green Goblin after their first encounter, which he says was “months ago” even though it was only three issues ago. Maybe Stan was still trying to approximate “real time” at this point. By a remarkable coincidence, the Goblin is also thinking about Spider-Man, preparing a new arsenal of gimmicks to deal with him next time they meet. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 17, Amazing Spider-Man 18”

Amazing Spider-Man #15 (August 1964) – “Kraven the Hunter” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with Spider-Man breaking up a robbery gang who are still in the planning stage. One of the crooks gets away by quickly changing his look, which is easy for him since he’s the Chameleon in disguise. I’m not sure why Spider-Man’s spider-sense doesn’t warn him of the disguised Chameleon, but maybe he was so close to the other bad guys he assumed it was them setting it off. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 15, Amazing Spider-Man 16”

Amazing Spider-Man #13 (June 1964) – “The Menace of Mysterio” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with Spider-Man committing a robbery … at least, it’s someone dressed like Spider-Man who seems to have all his powers. J. Jonah Jameson is ecstatic that he was right all along and most of the city believes Spider-Man has gone bad (with the notable exception of Flash Thompson). Even Peter Parker isn’t sure; he wonders if he might have a split personality and be committing crimes at night unknowingly. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 13, Amazing Spider-Man 14”

Amazing Spider-Man #11 (April 1964) – “Turning Point” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with Peter Parker pining over Betty Brant when he hears that Dr. Octopus is being released. He goes to the prison to ask the warden to keep Ock inside, but Ock has served his time (and the warden is more inclined to imprison Spidey for his temerity in breaking into the prison). When Dr. Octopus is released, Spider-Man follows him and sees him being picked up by … Betty Brant! Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 11, Amazing Spider-Man 12”