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Marvel Comics   ·   Released Oct 8th, 1963

The Amazing Spider-Man #8

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THE TERRIBLE THREAT OF THE LIVING BRAIN!

When Mr. Petty of the I.C.M. company brings in a new robotic computer (dubbed the "Living Brain") to Midtown High for a demonstration, Peter insults Flash Thompson's intelligence when he voices his ignorance of the machine's value. This causes a brief scuffle where Peter's glasses are broken. Flash challenges Peter to a fight after school.  During the demonstration of the computer's powers (that it can answer any question, given the correct input), two of the hired men who helped bring the device in decide to steal it after hoping to use it to win bets. Peter's class decides to ask the computer if it can figure out Spider-Man's real identity, and Peter is asked to input the information. Peter is relieved when the device gives out its answer in a code that Peter is assigned to decode for the next day's class. When Flash tries to take it from Peter, this prompts Mr. Warren to suggest the boys deal with their rivalry in a boxing match.  During the match, Peter is afraid of really hurting Flash with his spider-strength, and his first punch (although pulled) knocks Flash for a loop, but Flash dismisses it as a joke he played on Parker to save face in front of his classmates. As the match continues, the two men try to steal the Living Brain, but they accidentally short circuit the computer, causing it to go on a rampage through the school. When Flash is distracted by calls for help, Peter lands a punch which knocks Flash out, and everyone calls it a cheap shot.  Before anyone can see that Flash was literally knocked out by Peter, they learn that Living Brain is on a rampage. This gives Peter a chance to carry Flash away to safety and change into Spider-Man. As Spider-Man, Peter saves his classmates from harm and tackles the Living Brain. After a battle, Spider-Man manages to stop its rampage.  Changing back to Peter Parker after, he decides to have a little fun when Flash meets up with his classmates. Peter identifies that Flash wasn't seen while the robot was on a rampage, and suggests to his classmates that Flash might be Spider-Man's true identity. His classmates, having witnessed Flash "diving" during the boxing match are more or less convinced.

SPIDER-MAN TACKLES THE TORCH!

When Spider-Man happens upon a party thrown by the Human Torch's girlfriend Dorrie Evans, he decides to crash the party to show up the Torch as the superior superhero. Their fight takes them to a nearby beach where the rest of the Fantastic Four are relaxing. When the Torch manages to knock Spider-Man flat on his face, Mr. Fantastic offers the web-slinger a hand up.  Believing that the other members of the Fantastic Four are mocking him, Spider-Man lashes out against them. While trying to get away, he's grabbed by the Invisible Girl who has both Spider-Man and the Human Torch call a truce and let bygones be bygones. Spider-Man leaves, but not before he leaves the Invisible Girl a heart made out of his webbing.

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Page Count
32 pages
Cover Price
$0.12
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Creators

Stan Lee
Writer, Editor
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Penciller
Jack Kirby
Steve Ditko
Penciller, Inker, Cover Artist
Steve Ditko
Artie Simek
Letterer
Artie Simek
Sam Rosen
Letterer
Sam Rosen

Characters

Charlie Murphy
Charlie Murphy
Earth-616
Doris Evans
Doris Evans
Earth-616
Flash Thompson
Flash Thompson
Earth-616
Human Torch
Johnny Storm
Human Torch
Earth-616
Invisible Girl
Susan Storm-Richards
Invisible Girl
Earth-616
J. Jonah Jameson
J. Jonah Jameson
Earth-616
Living Brain
Living Brain
Earth-616
Liz Allan
Liz Allan
Earth-616
May Parker-Jameson
May Parker-Jameson
Earth-616
Mister Fantastic
Reed Richards
Mister Fantastic
Earth-616
Raymond Warren
Raymond Warren
Earth-616
Seymour O'Reilly
Seymour O'Reilly
Earth-616
Spider-Man
Peter Parker
Spider-Man
Earth-616
Thing
Ben Grimm
Thing
Earth-616
Vulture
Adrian Toomes
Vulture
Earth-616

Key Events

First Appearance
Living Brain Earth-616
First Appearance
Charlie Murphy Earth-616

Collected In

  • Essential Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
    Essential Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1
    Essential Spider-Man
  • Essential Spider-Man Vol. 1 TP
    Essential Spider-Man Vol. 1 TP
    Essential Spider-Man
  • Marvel Comics Series: The Amazing Spider-Man #2
    Marvel Comics Series: The Amazing Spider-Man #2
    Marvel Comics Series (1977 - 1979)
  • Marvel Masterworks Vol. 1 HC
    Marvel Masterworks Vol. 1 HC
    Marvel Masterworks Vol. 1 (1987 - 1993)
  • Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 TP
    Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 TP
    Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man (1987)
  • Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 HC
    Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 HC
    Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man (1987)
  • Marvel Tales #145
    Marvel Tales #145
    Marvel Tales Vol. 2 (1964 - 1994)
  • Marvel Tales #194
    Marvel Tales #194
    Marvel Tales Vol. 2 (1964 - 1994)
  • Marvel Treasury Edition #1
    Marvel Treasury Edition #1
    Marvel Treasury Edition (1974 - 1981)
  • Marvel Visionaries: Jack Kirby Vol. 1 HC
    Marvel Visionaries: Jack Kirby Vol. 1 HC
    Marvel Visionaries (2002)
  • Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 - With Great Power… GN TP
    Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 - With Great Power… GN TP
    Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man (2021)
  • Spider-Man Collectible Series #16
    Spider-Man Collectible Series #16
    Spider-Man Collectible Series (2006 - 2007)
  • Spider-Man Collectible Series #17
    Spider-Man Collectible Series #17
    Spider-Man Collectible Series (2006 - 2007)
  • Spider-Man Collectible Series #18
    Spider-Man Collectible Series #18
    Spider-Man Collectible Series (2006 - 2007)
  • The Amazing Spider-Man The Sensational Spider-Man
    The Amazing Spider-Man The Sensational Spider-Man
    The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 (1963 - 1998)
  • The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol. 1 HC
    The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol. 1 HC
    The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 (1963 - 1998)
  • The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol. 1 HC 2016 Printing
    The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol. 1 HC 2016 Printing
    The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 (1963 - 1998)
  • The Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection: Great Power TP
    The Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection: Great Power TP
    The Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection (2013)
  • The Marvel Comics Library: Spider-Man Vol. 1: 1962-1964 HC
    The Marvel Comics Library: Spider-Man Vol. 1: 1962-1964 HC
    The Marvel Comics Library (2022)

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