Spider-Man 2 came out 15 years ago today!
Amazing Spider-Man Annual (Vol. 1) #1
Published: c. 1964
Cover Date: 1964
“The Sinister Six!”
Writer: Stan Lee
Artist: Steve Ditko
Inker: Steve Ditko
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Who could have seen that one coming? Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #329 Published: c. December, 1989? Cover Date: February, 1990 “Power Prey!” Writer: David Michelinie Artist: Erik Larsen Inker: Andy Mushynsky Letterer: Rick Parker Colorist: […]
Glad that got cleared up. Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #66 Published: c. September, 1968? Cover Date: November, 1968 “The Madness of Mysterio!” Writer: Stan Lee Artist: John Romita and Don Heck Inker: Mike Esposito Letterer: […]
Love that moody second panel. Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #31 Published: c. October, 1965? Cover Date: December, 1965 “If This Be My Destiny…!” Writer: Stan Lee Artist: Steve Ditko Inker: Steve Ditko Letterer: Sam Rosen
on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #31 (Legacy #995): “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Cousin” or “The First Rule About Super-Villain Fight Club Is …”: “@Bruce, not Groos — Thank you for that! I didn’t realize it was a specific word, made up or not.…” Jun 22, 06:57
on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #31 (Legacy #995): “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Cousin” or “The First Rule About Super-Villain Fight Club Is …”: “@evan berry @hornacek the word in the song was a made up word, “groos”, according to Jeff Lynne, the writer/singer…” Jun 21, 21:47
on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #31 (Legacy #995): “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Cousin” or “The First Rule About Super-Villain Fight Club Is …”: “@Evan Berry: Unfortunately, until this issue I thought ELO was saying “Bruce!” I am fine with supervillains updating their look…” Jun 21, 13:48 on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #31 (Legacy #995): “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Cousin” or “The First Rule About Super-Villain Fight Club Is …”: “As always, another great review! I knew that ELO isn’t saying Bruce, but I have no idea what they’re actually…” Jun 21, 10:57 on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #31 (Legacy #995): “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Cousin” or “The First Rule About Super-Villain Fight Club Is …”: “@Bruce Wechtenhiser: I’m always scanning the letters page for any Crawlspace related names, so yours immediately stuck out. I didn’t…” Jun 20, 06:38 on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #31 (Legacy #995): “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Cousin” or “The First Rule About Super-Villain Fight Club Is …”: “Whoops, I had copied Paul’s comment to write my reply and forgot to delete the rest of it before posting!” Jun 20, 06:37 on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #31 (Legacy #995): “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Cousin” or “The First Rule About Super-Villain Fight Club Is …”: “@Paul Penna: Is it possible that May and Ben’s baby was honestly mixed up with another baby? Possibly, but in…” Jun 20, 06:35 on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #31 (Legacy #995): “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Cousin” or “The First Rule About Super-Villain Fight Club Is …”: “Thanks for mentioning my heartwarming letter published in this issue! Unfortunately, someone forgot to change the cover image from last…” Jun 19, 21:01
on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #31 (Legacy #995): “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Cousin” or “The First Rule About Super-Villain Fight Club Is …”: “Okay, confession, I haven’t read a Spider-Man comic since 8 Deaths started. Well, not current Spider-Man. I’ve been picking up…” Jun 19, 18:18
Doc Ock is surprisingly in shape.
This was probably my favourite of the full-page panels drawn for this annual, so dramatic! Considering his name, it’s surprising more of Doc Ock’s fights aren’t under water!