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The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998)
Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998) #82
Peter’s money troubles have become too much for him to hande. As Spider-Man, he meets with a group of television executives to negotiate an appearance on a late night talk show. Coincidentally, the TV station has recently taken on a new janitor, Max Dillon, a.k.a. Electro!
- GenresComicsSpider ManMarvel
21 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 10, 1970
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Stan Lee
7,578 books2,363 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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July 10, 2025
AND THEN CAME ELECTRO!
March 1970
Spider- Man tries to break into late night TV...for the money (Gwendy's birthday soon!)..but things don't work out as Max Dillon/Electro is working backstage..
the odds of that!!
Harry shaves off his "Fu Manchu"
and Gwen reminds Pete " MJ is off limits to Gwendolyn's guy"
March 1970
Spider- Man tries to break into late night TV...for the money (Gwendy's birthday soon!)..but things don't work out as Max Dillon/Electro is working backstage..
the odds of that!!
Harry shaves off his "Fu Manchu"
and Gwen reminds Pete " MJ is off limits to Gwendolyn's guy"
April 25, 2025
9/10
After one of the silliest stories (The Kangaroo), John Romita returns to pencil (& write, of course!) one of the best issues of all time. A great throwback to Spider-man's not-so-humble beginnings:
The humour,
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the bickering,
the self-pitying,
the comeback of classic villains, the return of the self-contained story with smaller panels (that gets bigger only when needed).
It's all there. We couldn't ask for more.
After one of the silliest stories (The Kangaroo), John Romita returns to pencil (& write, of course!) one of the best issues of all time. A great throwback to Spider-man's not-so-humble beginnings:
The humour,
[image error]
the bickering,
the self-pitying,
the comeback of classic villains, the return of the self-contained story with smaller panels (that gets bigger only when needed).
It's all there. We couldn't ask for more.
May 20, 2021
ASM #82 is the return of the original Electro, Max Dillon, who has been lying low & working as an electrician (what else) at a TV studio that Spider-Man just happens to be trying to drum up some cash paying work from.
“If you’re all that groovy, maybe you deserve Mary Jane” – MJ
“When would you like him, dear? Before or after I pull your hair out” - Gwen
Both Harry and Mary Jane have seen [fashion] sense and are back to their original looks, minus the ‘tache and crazy hair.
“Time was never on our side, keeping us from working out every detail we would have hoped for. But, after reading them again, I’m amazed at how well planned they seem to be. This is attributable to Stan Lee and his uncanny skill, not to mention his ability to judge the needs and tastes of readers. He was able to wave all the elements that we, the pencil guys, threw at him helter-skelter, and make it appear to be the seamless storytelling we have all come to know. This behind-the-scenes magic he performed has been the hallmark and standard that has propelled Marvel characters and stories since the Sixties.” -John Romita Snr.
“If you’re all that groovy, maybe you deserve Mary Jane” – MJ
“When would you like him, dear? Before or after I pull your hair out” - Gwen
Both Harry and Mary Jane have seen [fashion] sense and are back to their original looks, minus the ‘tache and crazy hair.
“Time was never on our side, keeping us from working out every detail we would have hoped for. But, after reading them again, I’m amazed at how well planned they seem to be. This is attributable to Stan Lee and his uncanny skill, not to mention his ability to judge the needs and tastes of readers. He was able to wave all the elements that we, the pencil guys, threw at him helter-skelter, and make it appear to be the seamless storytelling we have all come to know. This behind-the-scenes magic he performed has been the hallmark and standard that has propelled Marvel characters and stories since the Sixties.” -John Romita Snr.
March 21, 2025
This issue brings back Electro in a way that feels natural and engaging—rather than returning with a grand villainous scheme, Max Dillon is lying low as an electrician at a TV studio, right where Peter (desperate for cash) is trying to land a paying gig as Spider-Man. This kind of organic cause-and-effect storytelling makes the plot feel seamless, keeping the action grounded in Spidey’s everyday struggles.
Beyond the superheroics, this issue also takes time to focus on Peter’s personal life, and for once, his relationship with Gwen actually works. Their interactions feel more natural here, and the banter between MJ and Gwen adds a fun edge to the ongoing love triangle. Meanwhile, Harry and MJ finally ditch their unfortunate '60s fashion experiments, marking a welcome return to their classic looks.
Romita Sr.’s art is, as always, fantastic, and the pacing allows for both the tension of Peter’s financial woes and the explosive confrontation with Electro to breathe. Overall, this is a well-balanced issue that delivers a satisfying mix of action, drama, and character moments—definitely one of the stronger Spidey stories of this era!
Beyond the superheroics, this issue also takes time to focus on Peter’s personal life, and for once, his relationship with Gwen actually works. Their interactions feel more natural here, and the banter between MJ and Gwen adds a fun edge to the ongoing love triangle. Meanwhile, Harry and MJ finally ditch their unfortunate '60s fashion experiments, marking a welcome return to their classic looks.
Romita Sr.’s art is, as always, fantastic, and the pacing allows for both the tension of Peter’s financial woes and the explosive confrontation with Electro to breathe. Overall, this is a well-balanced issue that delivers a satisfying mix of action, drama, and character moments—definitely one of the stronger Spidey stories of this era!
August 16, 2022
Really vibed with this one. Love the art, love the cause and effect function of the plot that pushes the action forward so nothing feels random, and I liked the slower pace to let Peter’s angst sink in. Maybe the first issue that I actually like Gwen and Peter together as a couple.
October 14, 2021
Good action.
April 18, 2022
JJJ is not racist but he is a public menace. What on earth, man? Not cool.
December 29, 2022
My boy Peter is relatable, broke, and having a bad day
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