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Spider-Man!; The Bell Ringer; The Man in the Mummy Case; There are Martians Among Us
Teenager Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider and debuts as Spider-Man. Stan Lee and Steve Ditko lead an issue that also holds three short backup stories.
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The First Appearance of the Amazing Spider-Man! When young Peter Parker gains remarkable abilities from a radioactive spider, he must step up and try to become a hero — while also dealing with the fantastic pressures of an everyday teenager! For with great power, there must also come great responsibility!
Series
Issue Number
#15
Release Date
June 5, 1962
Cover Date
August 1962
Cover Price
USD $0.12
Page Count
32
Age Rating
All Ages
Series Details
Title
Publisher
Type
Regular Series
Status
Completed
Run
1962 - 1962
Issues Count
4
Key Issue
Appearance
- First appearance of Spider-Man
- First appearance of Aunt May
- First appearance of Flash Thompson
- First appearance of Uncle Ben
- First appearance of Liz Allan
Story
- Origin of Spider-Man
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