Own a piece of Spider-Man history with these two key issues featuring the first and second appearances of the Prowler, a character who has recently gained renewed popularity thanks to his prominent role in the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse movies. These low-grade issues are perfect for collectors looking to fill in their Amazing Spider-Man collection at an affordable price. Each comic is bagged in the highest quality Mylar with acid-free boards, ensuring the best possible preservation of these classic Silver Age comics.
Issue #78 (November 1969) - "The Night of the Prowler!"
Cover artist: John Romita Sr.
Written by: Stan Lee
Pencils by: John Romita Sr.
Plot: This key issue marks the first appearance of the Prowler (Hobie Brown), a character who begins his journey as a misguided foe of Spider-Man but later becomes an ally. Spider-Man must figure out how to stop the Prowler's high-tech crime spree without causing further damage.
Major Character Appearances: Spider-Man (Peter Parker), Prowler (Hobie Brown), Gwen Stacy.
Cultural Significance: The Prowler has become a fan-favorite character, even appearing in the animated films Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Across the Spider-Verse, significantly increasing collector interest in his early comic book appearances.
Issue #79 (December 1969) - "To Prowl No More!"
Cover artist: John Romita Sr.
Written by: Stan Lee
Pencils by: John Buscema
Plot: The Prowler returns in his second appearance, facing the consequences of his previous actions. Spider-Man steps in to help Hobie Brown choose a different path, showing Peter Parker’s role not just as a hero but as a mentor to those he faces.
Major Character Appearances: Spider-Man (Peter Parker), Prowler (Hobie Brown), Gwen Stacy.
Cultural Significance: This issue deepens the Prowler's backstory, making him one of Spider-Man's more complex villains-turned-heroes, further explored in modern media, including the recent Spider-Verse films.
Condition (Low-Grade):
General Wear: Both issues show visible signs of wear, including spine ticks, color-breaking creases, and edge chipping.
Covers: Issue #78 has a coupon cut from the back cover, reducing its overall grade.
Pages: Interiors are complete but show tanning and some brittleness, typical for low-grade Silver Age comics.
Staples: Staples are intact, and there are no missing pages or cutouts in Issue #79.
Preservation: Both comics are individually bagged in Mylar with acid-free boards to preserve their current condition and protect them from further degradation.
