Steve Ditko
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Amazing Spider-Man #24
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
Cited as a Mysterio appearance but the character only appears in disguise, not in costume
Cited as a Mysterio appearance but the character only appears in disguise, not in costume
Amazing Spider-Man #25
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Spencer Smythe and the Spider-Slayers
1st cameo appearance of Mary Jane Watson, face is obscured by a tree
⚠ Misconception: cited by some sources as the first appearance of Mary Jane but she does not appear in full until The Amazing Spider-Man #42
1st appearance of Spencer Smythe and the Spider-Slayers
1st cameo appearance of Mary Jane Watson, face is obscured by a tree
⚠ Misconception: cited by some sources as the first appearance of Mary Jane but she does not appear in full until The Amazing Spider-Man #42
Strange Suspense Stories #75
Charlton
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Strange Tales #134
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
First mention of Eternity
Final issue featuring Human Torch and the Thing as headliners
4th appearance of Kang, a variant version of Prime Kang
First mention of Eternity
Final issue featuring Human Torch and the Thing as headliners
4th appearance of Kang, a variant version of Prime Kang
Amazing Spider-Man #26
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Bennett Brant as Crime Master
Strange Tales #137
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Amazing Spider-Man #27
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
Death of Crime Master
Reprint of X-Men #1
Marvel Tales #1 and #2 were titled and released as annuals then annual was dropped from the title with issue #3 and continued as a bi-monthly book
Reprint of X-Men #1
Marvel Tales #1 and #2 were titled and released as annuals then annual was dropped from the title with issue #3 and continued as a bi-monthly book
Strange Suspense Stories #76
Charlton
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Amazing Spider-Man #28
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Molten Man
Peter Parker graduates from high school
1st appearance and origin of Molten Man
Peter Parker graduates from high school
Strange Tales #136
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
2nd team appearance of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2nd team appearance of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Strange Tales #139
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Amazing Spider-Man #29
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Scorpion
Strange Suspense Stories #77
Charlton
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Strange Tales #140
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Amazing Spider-Man #30
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Cat Burglar
Strange Tales #138
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Eternity, twin brother of Infinity
[July 2022 - Marvel recently trademarked the titles Avengers: Eternity Wars and Eternity Saga]
1st appearance of Eternity, twin brother of Infinity
[July 2022 - Marvel recently trademarked the titles Avengers: Eternity Wars and Eternity Saga]
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
First meeting of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange made a brief cameo in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 but they did not meet
1st appearance of the Wand of Watoomb
First meeting of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange made a brief cameo in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 but they did not meet
1st appearance of the Wand of Watoomb
Captain Atom #78
Charlton
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Captain Atom
Amazing Spider-Man #31
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Gwen Stacy
1st appearance of Harry Osborn
1st appearance of Miles Warren, later becomes the Jackal
First time Doctor Octopus is referred to as the Master Planner
First use of the word 'Thwip' when activating Spider-Man's web-shooters
1st appearance of Gwen Stacy
1st appearance of Harry Osborn
1st appearance of Miles Warren, later becomes the Jackal
First time Doctor Octopus is referred to as the Master Planner
First use of the word 'Thwip' when activating Spider-Man's web-shooters
Amazing Stories of Suspense #38
Alan Class
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Astounding Stories #2
Alan Class
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Astounding Stories #4
Alan Class
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Astounding Stories #10
Alan Class
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Astounding Stories #23
Alan Class
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Astounding Stories #37
Alan Class
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Astounding Stories #41
Alan Class
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Astounding Stories #48
Alan Class
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Astounding Stories #59
Alan Class
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Sinister Tales #29
Alan Class
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Astounding Stories #3
Alan Class
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Amazing Spider-Man #32
Marvel
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Curt Connors in human form throughout - does not turn into the Lizard again until The Amazing Spider-Man #44
2nd appearance of Curt Connors in human form throughout - does not turn into the Lizard again until The Amazing Spider-Man #44
Golden Record Reprint
First reprint of 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #1 sold with a vinyl record narration of the story text
No cover price, inside back cover promotes additional narrated children's books
Golden Record Reprint
First reprint of 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #1 sold with a vinyl record narration of the story text
No cover price, inside back cover promotes additional narrated children's books
Strange Tales #143
Marvel
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain Atom #79
Charlton
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Dr. Spectro
Amazing Spider-Man #33
Marvel
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Debut of new power, Spider-Man displays incredible strength
Fantasy Masterpieces #1
Marvel
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Amazing Spider-Man #34
Marvel
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Gwen Stacy
2nd appearance of Harry Osborne
Amazing Spider-Man #35
Marvel
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Molten Man
Reprint of Strange Tales #89, introduction of Fin Fang Foom
Reprint of Tales of Suspense #12 and Journey Into Mystery #57
Reprint of Strange Tales #89, introduction of Fin Fang Foom
Reprint of Tales of Suspense #12 and Journey Into Mystery #57
Eerie Magazine #4
Warren
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain Atom #80
Charlton
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Ghostly Tales #55
Charlton
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Strange Tales #144
Marvel
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Jasper Sitwell, an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and top level interrogator
1st appearance of Jasper Sitwell, an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and top level interrogator
Amazing Spider-Man #36
Marvel
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Looter, later becomes Meteor Man
Amazing Spider-Man #37
Marvel
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Norman Osborn, not in Green Goblin costume, identified by name
1st appearance of Mendel Stromm, later becomes Gaunt and then Robot Master
1st full appearance of Norman Osborn, not in Green Goblin costume, identified by name
1st appearance of Mendel Stromm, later becomes Gaunt and then Robot Master
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