Complete your Amazing Spider-Man collection with these three classic Silver Age issues from Marvel Comics, featuring Spider-Man's battles against three notable villains: Chameleon, Kangaroo, and Electro. Each comic is individually bagged in the highest quality Mylar with acid-free boards for optimal preservation, making this a fantastic addition for both collectors and readers.
Issue #80 (January 1970) - "On the Trail of... the Chameleon!"
Cover artist: John Romita Sr.
Written by: Stan Lee
Pencils by: John Romita Sr.
Plot: The Chameleon, one of Spider-Man's earliest and most elusive foes, returns! This time, he disguises himself to commit crimes, making it even harder for Spider-Man to catch him in the act.
Major Character Appearances: Spider-Man (Peter Parker), Chameleon.
Cultural Significance: The Chameleon first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #1, making his return in this issue a nod to long-time readers of the series.
Issue #81 (February 1970) - "The Coming of the Kangaroo!"
Cover artist: John Romita Sr.
Written by: Stan Lee
Pencils by: John Romita Sr.
Plot: Meet the Kangaroo, an Australian fighter with superhuman leaping abilities who embarks on a criminal career. Spider-Man faces off against this quirky villain, while also managing his personal life as Peter Parker.
Major Character Appearances: Spider-Man (Peter Parker), Kangaroo.
Cultural Significance: This issue introduces the Kangaroo, a minor but memorable villain in Spider-Man's rogue gallery, adding variety to the types of adversaries Spider-Man must overcome.
Issue #82 (March 1970) - "And Then Came Electro!"
Cover artist: John Romita Sr.
Written by: Stan Lee
Pencils by: John Romita Sr.
Plot: Electro, one of Spider-Man’s most dangerous enemies, returns with a vengeance! Armed with powerful electrical attacks, Electro poses a significant threat to both Spider-Man and the citizens of New York. This issue sees Spider-Man battling in a high-stakes environment as he tries to contain Electro's destructive powers.
Major Character Appearances: Spider-Man (Peter Parker), Electro (Max Dillon).
Cultural Significance: As one of Spider-Man’s more iconic villains, Electro’s presence in the issue emphasizes the ongoing challenges that the hero faces. Electro later plays a key role in major Spider-Man story arcs, making this an essential issue for any collector.
Condition (Low-Grade):
General Wear: All three comics show signs of heavy wear, including creases, color-breaking spine ticks, edge wear, and corner rounding.
Covers: Scuffs and some tears are visible on the covers, but the art remains largely intact.
Pages: Interiors show tanning but are complete with no missing pages.
Structural Integrity: Despite the wear, the staples are secure, and the comics are complete with no cut-outs.
Additional Information:
Each comic is individually bagged in the highest quality Mylar with acid-free boards for optimal preservation.
A great opportunity to own original Stan Lee-written Spider-Man stories at an affordable price.
