Amazing Spider-Man



Amazing Spider-Man is published by Marvel Comics. Current price per issue is $2.99.

Last Issue

 * Amazing Spider-Man #539: 21 Mar 2007

Current Issue

 * Amazing Spider-Man #540: 09 May 2007

Next Issue

 * Amazing Spider-Man #541: 20 Jun 2007

Status
On-Going monthly.

Main Characters

 * Spider-Man/Peter Parker - Bitten by a radioactive spider, Peter Parker gained spider-like abilities, including super agility & strength, wall-climbing, and web-shooting. After his Uncle Ben was killed by a street criminal, Peter took up the mantle of Spider-Man to fight crime.

Allies

 * Mary Jane Watson-Parker - Actress/Model. Wife to Peter Parker.


 * May Parker/Aunt May - Peter Parker's aunt. Raised him (along with her late husband Ben) after the death of Peter's parents.

Other Characters/Places/Things

 * J. Jonah Jameson - Publisher of the Daily Bugle. Peter's sometime employer, but Spider-Man's nemesis.

Amazing Spider-Man #540
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Amazing Spider-Man #528
"The Other: Evolve or Die, Part 12 of 12: Post Mortem" - Peter gets a clean bill of health, gets his costume repaired, the rescues a girl from a collapsed building.

Amazing Spider-Man #524
"All Fall Down" - Iron Man manages to catch Peter as he falls through the atmosphere after the explosion of the big poison rocket, and takes him back to the tower to heal. As he's healing, Tony Stark discovers some oddities about Peter's bio readings, and asks Peter about them when he wakes up. Peter claims he's ok, but blacks out again after having a happy reunion with MJ. In the meantime, Tony Stark takes care of the reporter who was making life miserable for MJ.

Trade Paperbacks

 * Essential Spider-Man, vol. 1 - Collects #1-20 & Annual #1 plus Amazing Fantasy #15 (in B&W). "Featuring the birth of an unlikely hero and the early adventures that paved the way for the mega-popular media icon that Spider-Man is today. Introducing the Sandman, the Lizard, Electro and more." - WorldCat - ISBN 0785121927


 * Essential Spider-Man, vol. 2 - Collects #21-43 & Annual #2-3 (in B&W). "Peter Parker's chosen profession is a series of unrelenting tests -- but through all his trials, Spider-Man remains steadfast in his determination to use his gifts for the benefit of all. Featuring appearances by the Green Goblin, Kraven the Hunter and Dr. Strange." - WorldCat - ISBN 0785118632


 * Essential Spider-Man, vol. 3 - Collects #44-65 & Annual #4 (in B&W). "Spider-Man's earliest adventures continue with classic stories featuring the Vulture, Doctor Octopus, Mysterio and the Shocker." - WorldCat - ISBN 0785118640


 * Essential Spider-Man, vol. 4 - Collects #69-89 & Annual #4-5 (in B&W). "In this volume, Peter faces some of his greatest challenges and his most harrowing foes such as Doc Ock and the Kingpin. Featuring a guest appearance by the Fantastic Four." - WorldCat - ISBN 0785118659


 * Essential Spider-Man, vol. 5 - Collects #90-113 (in B&W). - WorldCat - ISBN 0785108815


 * Essential Spider-Man, vol. 6 - Collects #114-137, plus Giant-Size Super-Heroes #1 and Giant-Size Spider-Man #1-2 (in B&W). - WorldCat - ISBN 0785113657


 * Essential Spider-Man, vol. 7 - Collects #138-160 & Annual #10, plus Giant Size Spider-Man #4-5 (in B&W). "From classics like Doc Ock to lesser known law breakers like Cyclone, we've got more villains than you can shake the proverbial stick at (although webbing is actually more recommended)! Illusion's the order of the day with the miscreant misdeeds of Mindworm, Mysterio, and Mirage - but the Jackal's got something much more enduring in mind! Witness the birth of the Clone Saga! Spidey faces a lashing from the Lizard, a scrap with the Scorpion and a tussle with the Tarantula - but can any menace truly match... the Spider-Mobile? Featuring the origins of the Jackal, the Grizzly, the Fly, Mose Magnum, and more" - WorldCat - ISBN 0785118799


 * Essential Spider-Man, vol. 8 - Collects #161-185 & Annual #11, plus Giant Size Spider-Man #6 and Nova #12 (in B&W). "Spider-Man is as amazing as ever against adversarial alumni like the Lizard and the Kingpin, as well as up-and-coming enemies such as Stegron and Jigsaw – with the lesser-known larcenies of the Big Wheel and the Spider-Squad to fill his spare time! Featuring the first appearances of Rocket Racer and Will O 'the Wisp! Forgotten chapters from the Green Goblin legacy and the Clone Saga! Spider-Man's origin and Peter Parker's college graduation! And J. Jonah Jameson at his best and worst! Guest-starring the Punisher, Nova the Human Rocket, the Human Torch and the X-Men!" - WorldCat - ISBN 0785125000


 * Amazing Spider-Man, vol. 1: Coming Home - Collects vol. 2 #30-35. - WorldCat - ISBN 0785108068


 * Amazing Spider-Man, vol. 2; Revelations - Collects vol. 2 #36-39. - WorldCat - ISBN 0785108777


 * Amazing Spider-Man, vol. 3: Until the Stars Turn Cold - Collects vol. 2 #40-45. - WorldCat - ISBN 0785110755


 * Amazing Spider-Man, vol. 4: The Life & Death of Spiders - Collects vol. 2 #46-50. - WorldCat - ISBN 0785110976


 * Amazing Spider-Man, vol. 5: The Life & Death of Spiders - Collects vol. 2 #51-56. - WorldCat - ISBN 0785110984


 * Amazing Spider-Man, vol. 6: Happy Birthday - Collects vol. 2 #57-58 & #500-502. - WorldCat - ISBN 0785113436


 * Amazing Spider-Man, vol. 7: The Book of Ezekial - Collects #503-508. - WorldCat - ISBN 0785115250


 * Amazing Spider-Man, vol. 8: Sins Past - Collects #509-514. "Holy! Looks like-! It can't be...is it? A stunning new evil emerges to stalk Peter Parker as the biggest Spider-Man event in years rocks the wall-crawler's world! The worst defeat that Peter Parker ever endured - a moment frozen in the minds of Spider-Man fans everywhere - was supposed to be far in his past. But now, two villains - ripped, perhaps, directly from that very moment - have emerged and they threaten to destroy everything that he holds dear!" - WorldCat - ISBN 0785115099


 * Amazing Spider-Man, vol. 9: Skin Deep - Collects #515-518. "Peter Parker must confront a former classmate who - like himself - was granted amazing powers during a science experiment gone awry. But why does he blame Peter for the laboratory mishap, and just how far will he take his quest for vengeance?" - WorldCat - ISBN 0785116427


 * Amazing Spider-Man, vol. 10: New Avengers - Collects #519-524. "Trump Tower has nothing on Spider-Man! Spinning out of the pages of New Avengers, you won't believe what the fickle hand of fate has in store for Peter Parker, Mary Jane, and Aunt May" - WorldCat - ISBN 0785117644


 * Spider-Man: The Other - Collects #525-528, plus Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1-4 & Marvel Knights Spider-Man #19-22. "The lives of Peter Parker and everyone close to him change forever! Haunted by unsettling dreams. Disturbed by a growing sense of dread. Convinced that people are out to get him. A portrait of someone on the edge of a nervous breakdown? Nah. Simply a typical day for Peter Parker, as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man must contend with a new and deadly opponent named Tracer, self-defense lessons with Captain America and some disturbing news that will change his life in a distinctly negative manner. This is the startling super-story that turns the wall-crawler's world upside down and setting the stage for the year to come." - WorldCat - ISBN 0785117652


 * Civil War: Amazing Spider-Man - Collects #532-538. "Life couldn’t be more complicated – or more dangerous – for Peter Parker. After rushing to the aftermath of the Stamford Massacre to offer aid to its victims, Peter travels with Tony Stark to Washington, D.C., and the White House – where the enactment of the Super Human Registration Act appears imminent. As the Marvel Universe braces for the implications of legislation that will forever change the societal status of super heroes, Peter is forced to make an important personal decision – maybe the most important decision of his life. As Civil War tears apart the super hero community, will Spidey stay true to that decision?" - WorldCat - ISBN 0785122370

Hardcovers

 * Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus, vol. 1 - Collects #1-38 & Annuals #1-2, plus Amazing Fantasy #15, Strange Tales Annual #2, and Fantastic Four Annual #1. "Completing the entire Stan Lee/Steve Ditko Spider-Man run in one massive volume —including every page, every pinup and every letters column. Not to mention unused covers, critical essays and bonuses galore!" - WorldCat - ISBN 0785124020


 * Spider-Man: The Other - Collects #525-528, plus Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1-4 & Marvel Knights Spider-Man #19-22. "The lives of Peter Parker and everyone close to him change forever! Haunted by unsettling dreams. Disturbed by a growing sense of dread. Convinced that people are out to get him. A portrait of someone on the edge of a nervous breakdown? Nah. Simply a typical day for Peter Parker, as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man must contend with a new and deadly opponent named Tracer, self-defense lessons with Captain America and some disturbing news that will change his life in a distinctly negative manner. This is the startling super-story that turns the wall-crawler's world upside down and setting the stage for the year to come." - WorldCat - ISBN 0785121889

Publishing History
This is volume two of Amazing Spider-Man, but the numbering reverted to the first volume numbering after a few years. The numbering for volume two is provided in this wiki, but is NOT on the book. Because of the numbering change, the GCD divides this series into three volumes, with the third volume starting when the numbering changed.


 * Volume one of Amazing Spider-Man ran from March 1963 - November 1998 (1-441)
 * Volume two of Amazing Spider-Man ran from January 1999 with a numbering change 58 issues into the series. The GCD considers that series (1-58) to be volume two, and the current series (500+) to be volume three.

Order Codes

 * JAN05 1816	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #518	$2.25
 * FEB05 1869	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #519	$2.25
 * MAR05 1881	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #520	$2.25
 * APR05 1884	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #521	$2.50
 * MAY05 1756	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #522	$2.50
 * JUN05 1995	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #523	$2.50
 * JUL05 1864	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #524	$2.50
 * AUG05 1886	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #525	$2.50
 * SEP05 1908	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #526	$2.50
 * OCT05 1946	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #527	$2.50

Collections

 * SEP05 2392	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL 1 COMING HOME TP (STAR14636)	$15.95
 * SEP05 2393	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL 2 REVELATIONS TP (STAR16369)	$8.99
 * SEP05 2394	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL 3 UNTIL THE STARS TURN COLD TP (STAR17281)	$12.99
 * SEP05 2395	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL 4 LIFE & DEATH OF SPIDERS TP (STAR18616)	$11.99
 * SEP05 2396	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL 5 UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES TP (STAR19798)	$12.99
 * SEP05 2397	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL 6 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TP (JAN041596)	$12.99
 * SEP05 2398	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL 7 BOOK OF EZEKIEL TP (JUN041639)	$12.99
 * SEP05 2399	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL 8 SINS PAST TP (NOV041839)	$12.99
 * SEP05 2400	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL 9 SKIN DEEP TP (MAR051950)	$9.99
 * SEP05 1993	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL 10 NEW AVENGERS TP	$14.99

Future Publication Dates
Dates subject to change at the whims of the publisher or distributor. Please see the Diamond Shipping Lists for current information.


 * Amazing Spider-Man #541: 20 Jun 2007
 * Amazing Spider-Man #542: 25 Jul 2007
 * Amazing Spider-Man #543: 22 Aug 2007

News & Features

 * 15 Jun 2007 - Heroes Con/WW Philly '07: Steve Wacker on Amazing Spider-Man Three Times a Month
 * 27 Mar 2007 - Ron Garney: Talking Black

Links

 * Marvel Comics - Publisher Website
 * Spider-Man
 * The_Amazing_Spider-Man
 * The Amazing Spider-Man - GCD Entry