Amazing Spider-Man (Lee & Ditko Run)
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- Jul 13, 2022
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In 1961, Marvel Comics was dominating the comic book genre with Stan Lee’s The Fantastic Four. Lee wanted to create more human characters with relatable problems that the Fantastic Four dealt with, but for a teenage audience. He convinced Marvel’s publisher, Martin Goodman, to use the last issue of the unpopular series Amazing Fantasy to feature his new character, Spider-Man. To the shock of everyone except Lee, the Spider-Man issue of Amazing Fantasy brought in unprecedented sales figures. Spider-Man was here to stay, and he’s never left since. Millions of teenagers and adults identified with Peter Parker and his bittersweet story of love, loss, relationship troubles, financial woes, power, and responsibility. Some of the most iconic Spider-Man moments come from Lee and Ditko’s run that have become ingrained in comic book history and pop culture.
Publication Information
Publisher Marvel Comics
Format Ongoing series
Publication date 1963-1971
No. of issues 100
Creative Team
Written by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko
Penciller(s)
(vol. 1)
Steve Ditko
John Romita Sr.
Gil Kane
Ross Andru
Keith Pollard
John Romita Jr.
Ron Frenz
Todd McFarlane
Erik Larsen
Mark Bagley
(vol. 2)
John Byrne
John Romita Jr.
(vol. 1 continued)
Mike Deodato
Ron Garney
Salvador Larroca
Chris Bachalo
Mike McKone
Phil Jimenez
Lee Weeks
Barry Kitson
Paulo Siqueira
Paul Azaceta
(vol. 3)
Ramon Perez
Humberto Ramos
Giuseppe Camuncoli
Olivier Coipel
Carlo Barberi
Inker(s)
(vol. 1)
Mike Esposito
Frank Giacoia
Bob McLeod
(vol. 2)
Scott Hanna
(vol. 1 continued)
Joe Pimentel
Bill Reinhold
Tim Townsend
Andy Lanning
Klaus Janson
Mark Farmer
(vol. 3)
Victor Olazaba
Cam Smith
Editor(s) Stan Lee
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