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Marvel Comics   ·   Released Jan 1st, 1975

The Amazing Spider-Man #140

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...AND ONE WILL FALL

Having captured Peter Parker with the help of the Grizzly, the Jackal has Peter strapped to an operating table where they attach a special bracelet that would allow them to learn the true identity of Spider-Man (not realizing that Peter is Spider-Man) and dumping him in an alley. Being found by Betty and Ned, they take Peter to a diner where he realizes what has been done to him when he goes to the bathroom. There he is told by the Jackal (over the communication device on the bracelet) what they intend to do, and any attempt to remove the bracelet will activate an explosive.  Resuming his civilian life, Peter, with the help of Flash, moves his stuff into his new apartment and meets his new neighbor Gloria "Glory" Grant. That night when finally by himself, Peter uses his scientific skills to remove the device. Free of its control, Peter changes into Spider-Man and seeks out Jameson. Startling his bitter foe in his sleep, Spider-Man convinces him to explain why the Grizzly was after him: Year ago, Jameson's editorials about the Grizzly's unethical and violent wrestling moves shifted public opinion on the subject. The Wrestling Federation which employed the Grizzly probed into his conduct, and eventually fired him. With the information he needs (including the Grizzly's real name) Spider-Man leaves Jameson's home, the whole experience roweling Jameson up once more over Spider-Man's conduct.  Realizing that someone like the Grizzly would be known around the gyms in the city, Spider-Man asks around until he finds the gym which he used to frequent. Sure enough, the Grizzly is there and the two are locked in a battle. During their fight, Spider-Man realizes that the key to the Grizzly's superior strength is his costume. He then takes it apart piece by piece, until all that's left is just Maxwell Markham. Spider-Man easily defeats him and leaves him for the authorities to deal with.

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Creators

Gerry Conway
Writer
Gerry Conway
Ross Andru
Artist
Ross Andru
Dave Hunt
Inker
Dave Hunt
Frank Giacoia
Inker
Frank Giacoia
Colorist
Petra Goldberg
Artie Simek
Letterer
Artie Simek
Gil Kane
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Roy Thomas
Editor
Roy Thomas

Characters

Betty Brant
Betty Brant
Earth-616
Flash Thompson
Flash Thompson
Earth-616
Glory Grant
Glory Grant
Earth-616
Grizzly
Maxwell Markham
Grizzly
Earth-616
J. Jonah Jameson
J. Jonah Jameson
Earth-616
Jackal
Miles Warren
Jackal
Earth-616
Liz Allan
Liz Allan
Earth-616
Ned Leeds
Ned Leeds
Earth-616
Spider-Man
Peter Parker
Spider-Man
Earth-616

Key Events

First Appearance
Glory Grant Earth-616

Collected In

  • Essential Spider-Man Vol. 7 1st Printing
    Essential Spider-Man Vol. 7 1st Printing
    Essential Spider-Man
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    Peter Parker Pókember #5
    Peter Parker Pókember Vol. 2 (2021)
  • The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol. 4 HC
    The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol. 4 HC
    The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 (1963 - 1998)
  • The Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection: Man-Wolf at Midnight TP
    The Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection: Man-Wolf at Midnight TP
    The Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection (2013)
  • The Amazing Spider-Man: The Original Clone Saga 1 TP
    The Amazing Spider-Man: The Original Clone Saga 1 TP
    The Amazing Spider-Man: The Original Clone Saga

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