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The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998)
Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998) #69
Scouring the city for the Kingpin, Spider-Man's on a mission to retrieve the ancient tablet that was stolen. But will the police look to Spider-Man as an ally…or a menace?
- GenresComicsSpider ManMarvel
21 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 10, 1969
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Stan Lee
7,598 books2,370 followersStan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber) was an American writer, editor, creator of comic book superheroes, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.
With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.
With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.
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June 19, 2018
This issue was basically Spider-Man and Kingpin beating each other up and wittily bashing one another! At the end, even though Spider-Man won the battle, Kingpin will win the war as he turned the police (once again) against the young hero! This was a good issue but I feel that the next one should be even better!
June 4, 2025
MISSION : CRUSH THE KINGPIN!
FEBRUARY
"Cook an Egg..cook your Goose...turn the demonstrators loose!". the campus protests get real!
While Kingpin sets a trap waiting for Spider-Man to arrive.
"The Kingpin ain't scared a nobody...except his missus!"..one of Kingpins henchmen hits a sore point.
FEBRUARY
"Cook an Egg..cook your Goose...turn the demonstrators loose!". the campus protests get real!
While Kingpin sets a trap waiting for Spider-Man to arrive.
"The Kingpin ain't scared a nobody...except his missus!"..one of Kingpins henchmen hits a sore point.
September 15, 2021
Idealisme dan demonstrasi mahasiswa, dua hal yang jarang ditemukan dalam cerita komik, muncul di nomor ini dan nomor sebelumnya. Masalah yang mendorong munculnya demo itu pun khas mahasiswa: mereka tidak setuju dengan rencana Dekan yang ingin mengubah salah satu bagian dari kampus itu hanya untuk kepentingan alumni. Menurut para demonstran, akan lebih baik jika di sana didirikan asrama murah bagi mahasiswa yang tidak mampu.
Komik ini dibuat di tahun 1969. Saya tidak tahu seperti apa atmosfer kehidupan kampus di Amerika pada masa itu. Walaupun cenderung ditampilkan bahwa pemimpin para demonstran itu adalah mahasiswa kulit hitam yang secara tersirat berhasrat meruntuhkan dominasi kulit putih (barangkali ini menunjukkan nuansa demonstrasi tahun 70-an di Amerika), tapi harus diakui bahwa sisi kehidupan anak muda yang kritis memang jarang dimunculkan di cerita-cerita Marvel. Demonstrasi yang paling sering muncul di cerita Marvel adalah demo terhadap keberadaan para mutan di X-Men. Sampai 67 nomor dalam seri Amazing Spider-Man yang tokoh protagonis utamanya adalah seorang pemuda, kaum muda di seri ini selalu digambarkan sebagai kaum muda yang "hidup enak dan senang". Peter Parker (walaupun ia sering tidak punya uang), Flash Thompson (kecuali saat dia mendaftar dan diterima sebagai tentara), Harry Osborn, Gwen Stacy, dan Mary Jane Watson, para tokoh muda dalam komik ini, melulu diperlihatkan sebagai kaum yang hanya punya kehidupan dansa-dansi dan nongkrong di klub. Mereka tidak pernah punya sikap kritis secara sosial. Di nomor ini kita melihat sisi anak muda yang lain, yang tidak biasa. Ini hal yang unik karena bisa menunjukkan salah satu fungsi komik sebagai karya seni yang bisa mencerminkan keadaan sosial pada saat karya itu dibuat. .... daaan saya pun jadi bingung, kenapa reviewnya jadi macam begini?
Baiklah, di sini ceritanya masih merupakan lanjutan cerita sebelumnya. Spider-Man mengejar Kingpin, yang berhasil mencuri lempeng kuno misterius, ke sarangnya tanpa menyadari bahwa hal ini memang disengaja oleh Kingpin. Spider-Man berjalan, atau tepatnya berayun, menuju jebakan maut.
Komik ini dibuat di tahun 1969. Saya tidak tahu seperti apa atmosfer kehidupan kampus di Amerika pada masa itu. Walaupun cenderung ditampilkan bahwa pemimpin para demonstran itu adalah mahasiswa kulit hitam yang secara tersirat berhasrat meruntuhkan dominasi kulit putih (barangkali ini menunjukkan nuansa demonstrasi tahun 70-an di Amerika), tapi harus diakui bahwa sisi kehidupan anak muda yang kritis memang jarang dimunculkan di cerita-cerita Marvel. Demonstrasi yang paling sering muncul di cerita Marvel adalah demo terhadap keberadaan para mutan di X-Men. Sampai 67 nomor dalam seri Amazing Spider-Man yang tokoh protagonis utamanya adalah seorang pemuda, kaum muda di seri ini selalu digambarkan sebagai kaum muda yang "hidup enak dan senang". Peter Parker (walaupun ia sering tidak punya uang), Flash Thompson (kecuali saat dia mendaftar dan diterima sebagai tentara), Harry Osborn, Gwen Stacy, dan Mary Jane Watson, para tokoh muda dalam komik ini, melulu diperlihatkan sebagai kaum yang hanya punya kehidupan dansa-dansi dan nongkrong di klub. Mereka tidak pernah punya sikap kritis secara sosial. Di nomor ini kita melihat sisi anak muda yang lain, yang tidak biasa. Ini hal yang unik karena bisa menunjukkan salah satu fungsi komik sebagai karya seni yang bisa mencerminkan keadaan sosial pada saat karya itu dibuat. .... daaan saya pun jadi bingung, kenapa reviewnya jadi macam begini?
Baiklah, di sini ceritanya masih merupakan lanjutan cerita sebelumnya. Spider-Man mengejar Kingpin, yang berhasil mencuri lempeng kuno misterius, ke sarangnya tanpa menyadari bahwa hal ini memang disengaja oleh Kingpin. Spider-Man berjalan, atau tepatnya berayun, menuju jebakan maut.
May 18, 2021
So, to recap ASM #68 the Kingpin has got away with the theft of the priceless tablet whilst the [predominantly black] protestors are now in jail. Gwen (the daughter of a retired Police Captain you will recall) is depicted here slapping another white protestor outside of a police station whilst the cops look on “Say, take it easy, little girl!”. Whilst some of the vintage ASM run hasn’t aged well some of the double standards feel scarily modern and oh so familiar.
“Uh-oh! Spidey sense is starting to tingle!” – Spider-Man explains his Peter Tingle. Out aloud. To himself.
Spider-Man takes on the Kingpin and comes away triumphant and in possession of the tablet; the tablet saga rolls on!
“As we ended the first issue, we had the Kingpin in possession of the tablet, Spidey hot on his trail. We thought, “We’ll tie up all the loose ends next month.” But then we just drifted into the tablet as a thread to run through a few issues while bringing other villains into each story as it suited our needs. This gave us the “complete” monthly stories we were always striving for, and it saved us from having to wrap it all up because we had no idea how we were going to do it!” – John Romita Snr.
“Uh-oh! Spidey sense is starting to tingle!” – Spider-Man explains his Peter Tingle. Out aloud. To himself.
Spider-Man takes on the Kingpin and comes away triumphant and in possession of the tablet; the tablet saga rolls on!
“As we ended the first issue, we had the Kingpin in possession of the tablet, Spidey hot on his trail. We thought, “We’ll tie up all the loose ends next month.” But then we just drifted into the tablet as a thread to run through a few issues while bringing other villains into each story as it suited our needs. This gave us the “complete” monthly stories we were always striving for, and it saved us from having to wrap it all up because we had no idea how we were going to do it!” – John Romita Snr.
February 12, 2025
This issue is a classic Spidey vs. Kingpin brawl, packed with action, banter, and high stakes. Spidey is on a mission to recover the stolen ancient tablet, and his pursuit leads to a brutal showdown with Wilson Fisk, who proves once again why he’s one of Spider-Man’s most formidable foes. While Spidey might win the physical fight, Kingpin plays the long game—turning the police against him and leaving our hero once again branded as a menace.
Beyond the superhero action, the story continues its exploration of student protests at Empire State University. The inclusion of social issues, particularly campus activism, is a rare touch in Amazing Spider-Man at this time, adding a layer of realism that reflects the era in which it was written. The portrayal of young protesters brings a different energy to the series, contrasting with the more carefree lives of Peter, Gwen, MJ, and Harry.
John Romita Sr.’s art is dynamic and expressive, especially in the fight sequences, and Stan Lee’s dialogue is as sharp as ever. While this issue is mostly an extended fight scene, it sets up bigger things to come, making it a solid and engaging read.
Beyond the superhero action, the story continues its exploration of student protests at Empire State University. The inclusion of social issues, particularly campus activism, is a rare touch in Amazing Spider-Man at this time, adding a layer of realism that reflects the era in which it was written. The portrayal of young protesters brings a different energy to the series, contrasting with the more carefree lives of Peter, Gwen, MJ, and Harry.
John Romita Sr.’s art is dynamic and expressive, especially in the fight sequences, and Stan Lee’s dialogue is as sharp as ever. While this issue is mostly an extended fight scene, it sets up bigger things to come, making it a solid and engaging read.
January 9, 2026
7/10 - Fatso Kingpin VS Shirtless Spidey
I like the increasing enmity between Spidey and Kingpin. This issue is basically focused on their showdown, and it was awesome. There weren't just the action scenes and the trading of punches, but also their interactions and the way they exchange insults.
First mention to Kinpgin's wife.
The excuse of the tablet feels partly poor due to its lack of credibility, and there were some stupid situations, but anyway, it's another enjoyable read. The ending with Peter threatening to turn evil has been seen before, but it's still nicely executed.
Romita's artwork is good as always, and he manages pretty well to depict Kingpin's huge imposing body compared to Spidey and the rest. Also, a decent cover.
I like the increasing enmity between Spidey and Kingpin. This issue is basically focused on their showdown, and it was awesome. There weren't just the action scenes and the trading of punches, but also their interactions and the way they exchange insults.
First mention to Kinpgin's wife.
The excuse of the tablet feels partly poor due to its lack of credibility, and there were some stupid situations, but anyway, it's another enjoyable read. The ending with Peter threatening to turn evil has been seen before, but it's still nicely executed.
Romita's artwork is good as always, and he manages pretty well to depict Kingpin's huge imposing body compared to Spidey and the rest. Also, a decent cover.
January 29, 2024
The kingpin
1 of the best Villains who doesn't really have Much besides super strength But is still a good villain. Let's see what happens next to everyone's favorite teenage superhero
1 of the best Villains who doesn't really have Much besides super strength But is still a good villain. Let's see what happens next to everyone's favorite teenage superhero
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