Synopsis
Here we are folks at another landmark issue. What was meant to be mere filler for a soon-to-be-canceled comic, "Amazing Fantasy" has somehow stretched into a 50 issue run. Well I'll tell you how! It's because of issues like this.
Peter Parker is such a relatable character. He's faced with problems, in this issue:
- Aunt May has another attack
- he is spurned by the public he protects
- he has no time for a job doing what he loves
- his grades are slipping
- he doesn't have time to spend with Gwen or MJ
That he hasn't quit before shows his perseverance, and is a testament to his strength. Eventually though, enough is enough and he quits. Parts of the 2nd Spider-Man movie are an homage to this issue.
It is when Peter is driving home one night, and hears a night watchman attacked that he bursts back into action. He saves the watchman's life without a costume, taking out two burglars. Peter realizes with a shock that the man reminds him of Uncle Ben, and Romita gets a chance to re-draw the origin. Peter renews his vows to Superherodom.
Notes
- Kingpin's first appearance
- Gwen begins to show strong interest in Peter
Credits
Stan (the man) Lee and John (ring-a-ding) Romita invite you to join the capricious company of
Mickey Dimeo: Inker
Sam Rosen: Letterer
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