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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #24
Marvel
•
1978
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Hypno-Hustler
[December 2022 - Donald Glover reported to be cast in a Sony Spider-Man film that will be written by Myles Murphy, son of Eddie Murphy and focus on the character Hypno-Hustler]
1st appearance of Hypno-Hustler
[December 2022 - Donald Glover reported to be cast in a Sony Spider-Man film that will be written by Myles Murphy, son of Eddie Murphy and focus on the character Hypno-Hustler]
Spider-Man Noir #1
Marvel
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Spider-Man Noir, an alternate reality version of Spider-Man who operated during The Great Depression
1st appearance of Vulture Noir
[February 2023 - a live-action Spider-Man Noir series is in development at Amazon featuring an older, grizzled superhero in 1930s New York City]
1st appearance of Spider-Man Noir, an alternate reality version of Spider-Man who operated during The Great Depression
1st appearance of Vulture Noir
[February 2023 - a live-action Spider-Man Noir series is in development at Amazon featuring an older, grizzled superhero in 1930s New York City]
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #6
Marvel
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of El Muerto, a luchador
1st cameo appearance of El Dorado
1st appearance of El Muerto, a luchador
1st cameo appearance of El Dorado
Slingers Wizard Edition #0
Wizard
•
1998
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Slingers: Dusk, Ricochet, Hornet, Prodigy
A team of heroes assembled by the Black Marvel and given superhero identities formerly used by Spider-Man
1st team appearance of the Slingers: Dusk, Ricochet, Hornet, Prodigy
A team of heroes assembled by the Black Marvel and given superhero identities formerly used by Spider-Man
Amazing Spider-Man #323
Marvel
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Solo, a skilled mercenary who becomes an ally of Spider-Man
[March 2020 - Sony is considering a Solo film or appearance in a film]
1st full appearance of Solo, a skilled mercenary who becomes an ally of Spider-Man
[March 2020 - Sony is considering a Solo film or appearance in a film]
Amazing Spider-Man #255
Marvel
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Black Fox, a cat burglar
Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #7
Marvel
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Spider-Woman, Julia Carpenter
First battle of She-Hulk vs Titania
1st full appearance of Spider-Woman, Julia Carpenter
First battle of She-Hulk vs Titania
Amazing Spider-Man #36
Marvel
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Looter, later becomes Meteor Man
Amazing Spider-Man #138
Marvel
•
1974
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Mindworm
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #41 - The Gladiator
1st appearance and origin of Mindworm
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #41 - The Gladiator
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
Amazing Spider-Man #172
Marvel
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Rocket Racer
Web of Spider-Man #107
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sandstorm
Amazing Spider-Man #300
Marvel
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Venom
Peter Parker returns to his classic red-and-blue costume
1st full appearance of Venom
Peter Parker returns to his classic red-and-blue costume
Amazing Spider-Man #46
Marvel
•
2002
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of Shathra, a Spider-Wasp from the astral plane
[October 2025 - rumors are circulating that Sadie Sink will be portraying Shathra in Spider-Man: Brand New Day]
1st appearance of Shathra, a Spider-Wasp from the astral plane
[October 2025 - rumors are circulating that Sadie Sink will be portraying Shathra in Spider-Man: Brand New Day]
Amazing Spider-Man #5
Marvel
•
1999
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of Mattie Franklin as the third Spider-Woman - previously appeared but not as Spider-Woman
1st appearance of the fourth Spider-Woman, Charlotte Witter, the granddaughter of Madame Web
1st appearance of Mattie Franklin as the third Spider-Woman - previously appeared but not as Spider-Woman
1st appearance of the fourth Spider-Woman, Charlotte Witter, the granddaughter of Madame Web
Amazing Spider-Man #397
Marvel
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Stunner
48 page flip-book issue with two complete stories
Includes a White Power Ranger collectible trading card
1st appearance of Stunner
48 page flip-book issue with two complete stories
Includes a White Power Ranger collectible trading card
Spider-Man 2099 #1
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Spider-Man 2099
5-page preview in Amazing Spider-Man #365 and an advertisement in Web of Spider-Man #90
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: many sources cite Amazing Spider-Man #365 as the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099 despite text on the cover of the issue that refers to it as a five-page preview promoting Spider-Man 2099 #1
1st appearance and origin of Spider-Man 2099
5-page preview in Amazing Spider-Man #365 and an advertisement in Web of Spider-Man #90
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: many sources cite Amazing Spider-Man #365 as the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099 despite text on the cover of the issue that refers to it as a five-page preview promoting Spider-Man 2099 #1
Amazing Spider-Man #50
Marvel
•
1967
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Kingpin, Wilson Fisk
Story includes the iconic interior panel of Peter Parker walking away from his Spider-Man suit that is discarded in a garbage can
1st appearance of the Kingpin, Wilson Fisk
Story includes the iconic interior panel of Peter Parker walking away from his Spider-Man suit that is discarded in a garbage can
Web of Spider-Man #36
Marvel
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Tombstone, a crime boss
[May 2024 - a good spec pick for Spider-Man Noir TV series especially if the show goes with a muted, moody color tone/ May 2025 - rumored villain for Spider-Man: Brand New Day / September 2025 - Marvin Jones III will portray Tombstone in Brand New Day]
1st appearance of Tombstone, a crime boss
[May 2024 - a good spec pick for Spider-Man Noir TV series especially if the show goes with a muted, moody color tone/ May 2025 - rumored villain for Spider-Man: Brand New Day / September 2025 - Marvin Jones III will portray Tombstone in Brand New Day]
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
Amazing Spider-Man #14
Marvel
•
1964
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Green Goblin
First meeting and battle of Spider-Man versus the Hulk
1st appearance of the Green Goblin
First meeting and battle of Spider-Man versus the Hulk
Amazing Spider-Man #41
Marvel
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Rhino
Amazing Scarlet Spider, The #2
Marvel
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Joy Stick, a powerful female opponent whose physical strength rivals Spider-Man
1st appearance of Joy Stick, a powerful female opponent whose physical strength rivals Spider-Man
Amazing Spider-Man #10
Marvel
•
1964
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of The Enforcers: Fancy Dan, Ox, Montana
1st appearance of Big Man, a crime boss and leader of the Enforcers
[February 2026 - the Enforcers rumored to appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day]
1st team appearance of The Enforcers: Fancy Dan, Ox, Montana
1st appearance of Big Man, a crime boss and leader of the Enforcers
[February 2026 - the Enforcers rumored to appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day]
Marvel Team-Up #48
Marvel
•
1976
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Wraith
1st appearance of Jean DeWolff, Wraith's sister
1st appearance of Wraith
1st appearance of Jean DeWolff, Wraith's sister
Marvel Team-Up #131
Marvel
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of White Rabbit
Captain America #272
Marvel
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Vermin
Amazing Spider-Man #134
Marvel
•
1974
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Tarantula
2nd appearance of the Punisher
⚠ Misconception: many sources cite The Amazing Spider-Man #135 as the second appearance of the Punisher and categorize this appearance as a cameo
[March 2026 - confirmed for Spider-Man: Brand New Day]
1st appearance of Tarantula
2nd appearance of the Punisher
⚠ Misconception: many sources cite The Amazing Spider-Man #135 as the second appearance of the Punisher and categorize this appearance as a cameo
[March 2026 - confirmed for Spider-Man: Brand New Day]
Amazing Spider-Man #108
Marvel
•
1972
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sister Sun, Sha Shan Nguyen, the love interest of Flash Thompson and briefly, a villain
1st appearance of Sister Sun, Sha Shan Nguyen, the love interest of Flash Thompson and briefly, a villain
Creatures on the Loose #30
Marvel
•
1974
•
Vol. 1
Solo stories featuring Man-Wolf begin
1st appearance of Agent Simon Stroud
Solo stories featuring Man-Wolf begin
1st appearance of Agent Simon Stroud
Amazing Spider-Man #73
Marvel
•
1969
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Silvermane, a crime boss
1st appearance of Man-Mountain Marko
[July 2024 - Silvermane rumored to be a villain in Spider Noir / February 2026 - confirmed]
1st appearance of Silvermane, a crime boss
1st appearance of Man-Mountain Marko
[July 2024 - Silvermane rumored to be a villain in Spider Noir / February 2026 - confirmed]
Spider-Man: Power of Terror #2
Marvel
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Scorpia, a woman who obtained a version of the Scorpion's suit
1st appearance of Scorpia, a woman who obtained a version of the Scorpion's suit
Venom: Sinner Takes All #3
Marvel
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of She-Venom
Amazing Spider-Man #78
Marvel
•
1969
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Prowler, Hobie Brown
Amazing Spider-Man #156
Marvel
•
1976
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Mirage, a villain who uses technology to create illusions
1st appearance of Mirage, a villain who uses technology to create illusions
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1
Marvel
•
1964
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Sinister Six: Doctor Octopus, Kraven, Vulture, Electro, Mysterio, Sandman
3rd appearance of Kraven, Vulture, Electro, Mysterio and Sandman
Reprinted in Marvel Tales #150
Character profiles of Dr. Doom, the Lizard and others
Additional pages explain how Spider-Man's powers and gadgetry work
1st team appearance of the Sinister Six: Doctor Octopus, Kraven, Vulture, Electro, Mysterio, Sandman
3rd appearance of Kraven, Vulture, Electro, Mysterio and Sandman
Reprinted in Marvel Tales #150
Character profiles of Dr. Doom, the Lizard and others
Additional pages explain how Spider-Man's powers and gadgetry work
Amazing Spider-Man #12
Marvel
•
1964
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Dr. Octopus
Reference to the creators of Spider-Man, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko are depicted on a sign advertising a fictional company called Leedit Inc. aka Lee Dit(Co.)
3rd appearance of Dr. Octopus
Reference to the creators of Spider-Man, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko are depicted on a sign advertising a fictional company called Leedit Inc. aka Lee Dit(Co.)
Amazing Spider-Man #550
Marvel
•
2008
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Lily Hollister as Menace
[May 2020 - speculation that Menace could be introduced to the Sony Universe since the writer hired for the Jackpot movie created Menace as an adversary to Spider-Man and Jackpot in comics]
1st appearance of Lily Hollister as Menace
[May 2020 - speculation that Menace could be introduced to the Sony Universe since the writer hired for the Jackpot movie created Menace as an adversary to Spider-Man and Jackpot in comics]
Amazing Spider-Man #6
Marvel
•
1963
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the Lizard
1st appearance of William 'Billy' Connors, the son of Dr. Curt Connors
1st appearance and origin of the Lizard
1st appearance of William 'Billy' Connors, the son of Dr. Curt Connors
Amazing Spider-Man #124
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Man-Wolf, the son of J. Jonah Jameson who discovered an amulet that turned him into a werewolf
1st appearance of Man-Wolf, the son of J. Jonah Jameson who discovered an amulet that turned him into a werewolf
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #243
Marvel
•
1997
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Alexei Kravinoff, the son of Kraven the Hunter who took on his father's mantle
1st cameo appearance of Alexei Kravinoff, the son of Kraven the Hunter who took on his father's mantle
Amazing Spider-Man #565
Marvel
•
2008
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Ana Kravinoff, the daughter of Kraven the Hunter who took up her father's mantle
1st appearance of Ana Kravinoff, the daughter of Kraven the Hunter who took up her father's mantle
Free Comic Book Day 2007: The Amazing Spider-Man
Marvel
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Mr. Negative - face shown on a TV monitor
1st appearance of Overdrive
1st appearance of Jackpot, a geneticist and mother who received powers after being accidentally exposed to an experimental serum
1st cameo appearance of Mr. Negative - face shown on a TV monitor
1st appearance of Overdrive
1st appearance of Jackpot, a geneticist and mother who received powers after being accidentally exposed to an experimental serum
Machine Man #19
Marvel
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Jack O'Lantern, later becomes the fourth Hobgoblin
Cover appearance of an overweight Batman and Superman
1st appearance of Jack O'Lantern, later becomes the fourth Hobgoblin
Cover appearance of an overweight Batman and Superman
Infinity War #1
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of many Marvel doppelgangers, the most famous of which being the Spider-Man Doppelganger
1st appearance of many Marvel doppelgangers, the most famous of which being the Spider-Man Doppelganger
Amazing Spider-Man #9
Marvel
•
1964
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Electro
Amazing Spider-Man #20
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Scorpion, Mac Gargan appears in The Amazing Spider-Man #19
1st appearance and origin of Scorpion, Mac Gargan appears in The Amazing Spider-Man #19
Variant second printing cover appearance of Mac Gargan as a Scorpion/Venom hybrid
Variant second printing cover appearance of Mac Gargan as a Scorpion/Venom hybrid
Amazing Spider-Man #4
Marvel
•
1963
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Sandman
1st appearance of Betty Brant, a secretary at the Daily Bugle
Spider-Man refers to himself as 'The Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' for the first time
1st cameo appearance of Jessica Jones, a spectator of the Sandman versus Spider-Man fight - this appearance is retconned as revealed in The Amazing Spider-Man #601
[July 2024 - Sandman rumored for the Spider-Noir TV series]
1st appearance and origin of Sandman
1st appearance of Betty Brant, a secretary at the Daily Bugle
Spider-Man refers to himself as 'The Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' for the first time
1st cameo appearance of Jessica Jones, a spectator of the Sandman versus Spider-Man fight - this appearance is retconned as revealed in The Amazing Spider-Man #601
[July 2024 - Sandman rumored for the Spider-Noir TV series]
Web of Spider-Man #48
Marvel
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Demogoblin, a demon intertwined with the Hobgoblin, Jason Macendale
1st appearance of the Demogoblin, a demon intertwined with the Hobgoblin, Jason Macendale
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