December 1968
Marvel Comics Group
$0.12 · 36 pages · Monthly
On Sale: September 10, 1968
Grade: F- (5.5)
Edited by Stan Lee. Published under the “Marvel Comics Group” banner. Indicia publisher: Non-Pareil Publishing Corp.
Cover by John Romita (signed as Romita), featuring Spider-Man and Mysterio.
Lead story: “To Squash a Spider!” (20 pages).
Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita (credited as Johnny Romita). Inks by Jim Mooney. Letters by Artie Simek.
Mysterio (Quentin Beck) traps Spider-Man (Peter Parker) in an illusion that leaves him believing he has been reduced to six inches tall. Supporting appearances include Aunt May, Anna Watson, Gwen Stacy, Captain George Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, Robbie Robertson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, and Randy Robertson.
Back matter includes a one-page Bullpen Bulletins/Stan’s Soapbox column, a two-page “Spider’s Web” letters page with art by John Romita, a Marvel house ad, and contemporary advertisements.
Condition F- (5.5) with moderate wear consistent with grade, complete interior pages, structurally sound, and unrestored.
December 1968
Marvel Comics Group
$0.12 · 36 pages · Monthly
On Sale: September 10, 1968
Grade: F- (5.5)
Edited by Stan Lee. Published under the “Marvel Comics Group” banner. Indicia publisher: Non-Pareil Publishing Corp.
Cover by John Romita (signed as Romita), featuring Spider-Man and Mysterio.
Lead story: “To Squash a Spider!” (20 pages).
Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita (credited as Johnny Romita). Inks by Jim Mooney. Letters by Artie Simek.
Mysterio (Quentin Beck) traps Spider-Man (Peter Parker) in an illusion that leaves him believing he has been reduced to six inches tall. Supporting appearances include Aunt May, Anna Watson, Gwen Stacy, Captain George Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, Robbie Robertson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, and Randy Robertson.
Back matter includes a one-page Bullpen Bulletins/Stan’s Soapbox column, a two-page “Spider’s Web” letters page with art by John Romita, a Marvel house ad, and contemporary advertisements.
Condition F- (5.5) with moderate wear consistent with grade, complete interior pages, structurally sound, and unrestored.
