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Marvel Comics ·
Released Aug 15th, 1962
Amazing Fantasy #15
SPIDER-MAN!
Lonely high-school student Peter Parker attends a science experiment. During the experiment, a spider absorbs an uncanny amount of radiation before biting Peter. Soon after, Peter discovers that he has powers similar to that of a spider – he is incredibly strong and can stick to walls. He decides to use his newfound power to earn money, creating the identity of ‘Spider-Man’. Spider-Man soon becomes an overnight sensation. Spider-Man selfishly fails to stop a burglar, as he feels it’s not his problem.However, when Peter returns to his house one night, he discovers that his beloved Uncle Ben has been shot in a botched robbery. As Spider-Man, Peter tracks down the murderer, but is shocked to discover it is the thief he allowed to escape earlier. Racked with guilt, Peter realises that with great power, there must also come great responsibility.
THE BELL RINGER
On A small Island a bell ringer notices a volcano about to erupt. He rings the bell in hopes everyone can get to safety, opting to stay in the church to ring the bell for help. Will it come in time?
THE MAN IN THE MUMMY CASE
A criminal, Rocco Rank is on the lamb, he breaks into a museum to hide, and hears a voice. It comes from a mummy's sarcophagus, lie with the mummy and help will be given, but at what price?
THERE ARE MARTIANS AMONG US
A small community of people find a crashed spaceship, and realize there are aliens among them.
Format
Comic
Page Count
32 pages
Cover Price
$0.12
Creators
Writer, Penciller, Inker, Cover Artist
Writer, Editor, Editor-in-Chief
Letterer
Cover Artist
Characters
Earth-616
Earth-616
Earth-616
Earth-616
Key Events
First Appearance
Peter Parker as Spider-Man
Earth-616
First Appearance
May Parker
Earth-616
First Appearance
Flash Thompson
Earth-616
First Appearance
Liz Allan
Earth-616
Collected In
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3rd edition. Collects Amazing Fantasy #15, Amazing Spider-Man #1-20, Annual #1.
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A limited commemorative comic book for the event, Marvel Celebrates Stan Lee.
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The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators — now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy!The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators...
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"With great power -- comes great responsibility." In 1963, these prophetic words launched one of the most successful and recognizable characters of the 20th century... Spider-Man! The powers granted bookish Peter Parker by a radioactive spider...
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