EXCLUSIVE! Six arms to hold you…
Oh, this is a good one.
Marvel in August will be releasing The Amazing Spider-Man #100 Facsimile Edition — a classic in every sense of the word.
Dig the solicitation info, which will be released officially by Marvel later this week:
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #100 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by STAN LEE • Penciled by GIL KANE
Cover by JOHN ROMITA SR.
VARIANT COVER BY WILL ROBSON
FOIL VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE
Peter Parker undergoes a shocking transformation in the historic 100th issue of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! As Peter makes a drastic bid to give up being Spider-Man and enjoy a normal life with his beloved Gwen Stacy, legendary creators Stan Lee and Gil Kane take the opportunity for a trip through Spidey history – and a reunion with his deadliest foes! But nothing could prepare Peter – or readers who experienced this issue the first time around – for the stunning ending. You’ve been given notice, and forewarned is extra-four-armed! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all!
Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #100.
32 PGS./Rated T… $4.99
RETAILERS/CONSUMERS: PLEASE INQUIRE REGARDING FOIL PRICING.
On Sale 8/12
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Buncha thoughts:
— This is one of three Marvel-related Facsimile Editions coming in August. Check out the links below!
— Every Marvel Facsimile Edition blurb says, “It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books.” In this case, it’s definitely true. From the brilliant John Romita/Frank Giacoia cover, to the Gil Kane/Giacoia/Tony Mortellaro interiors, to the bananas ending, this is a great, great comic.
— Speaking of that magnificent cover, here’s what I wrote about it in THE TOP 13 JOHN ROMITA SPIDER-MAN Covers — RANKED: “Best floating-heads cover ever. I could stare it this 1971 masterpiece for hours. The negative background brilliantly plays off Spidey’s primary-color jumpsuit, giving you an image that is surprisingly dramatic and threatening for what is essentially a tribute poster. One of Romita’s greatest strengths was his ability to step up to the challenge of creating covers for occasions that demanded something powerful and unforgettable. (Inked by Frank Giacoia.)” If you want to know where this landed in the ranking, read the story. It’s fun!
— I bet that cover will look GREAT in foil.
— If you want a Facsimile Edition of Amazing Spider-Man #101 — the second part of the story and the introduction of Morbius — Marvel published one in 2021. (You can pick one up for about $20 or thereabouts.) That leaves Part 3 in ASM #102, but I don’t expect to see that one. Who knows, though.
— ASM #100 came out June 8, 1971, so this misses the exact 55th anniversary by a couple months. No matter.
— Obligatory Price Comparison: An unslabbed, NM+ original copy of ASM #100 recently sold on eBay for about $610.
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MORE
— 1969’s SILVER SURFER #6: MARVEL Sets August Sale Date for Facsimile Edition. Click here.
— JLA/AVENGERS Facsimile Editions to Feature New ALEX ROSS Connecting Variant Covers. Click here.
