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The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998)
Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998) #99
Peter makes an honest attempt at getting a steady job. Meanwhile, Spider-Man appears on the Johnny Carson Show.
- GenresComicsSpider ManMarvel
20 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 10, 1971
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Stan Lee
7,581 books2,362 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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April 16, 2025
After a string of intense, emotionally heavy issues, ASM #99 offers a much-needed breather for both Peter Parker and readers—but it’s still packed with action, social commentary, and classic Spidey hijinks.
Peter’s life finally seems to be leveling out—he’s back with Gwen Stacy, Harry is on the mend (kind of), and J. Jonah Jameson even sends him on a paying photo assignment. What’s the job? Just sneak into a full-scale prison riot, take some pictures, and try not to get killed. Classic Bugle logic.
While the prison setting adds urgency and high-stakes tension, this issue also quietly reflects the growing political consciousness of the early ’70s. Spider-Man doesn’t just bash heads—he talks to the prisoners, listens, and ends up sympathizing with their grievances about the justice system. It’s handled with surprising nuance, particularly for a comic of this era.
And yes, in one of the most delightfully surreal moments in Spidey history, Spider-Man appears on The Johnny Carson Show. Only Stan Lee could casually drop something so wild and make it feel completely normal.
While this isn’t a “major” issue in terms of long-term plotlines, it’s a fun, thoughtful, and oddly grounded story that shows how Spider-Man can still punch above his weight when it comes to social relevance.
A great "palate cleanser" issue with just enough depth and action to remind you why this series has endured for decades.
Peter’s life finally seems to be leveling out—he’s back with Gwen Stacy, Harry is on the mend (kind of), and J. Jonah Jameson even sends him on a paying photo assignment. What’s the job? Just sneak into a full-scale prison riot, take some pictures, and try not to get killed. Classic Bugle logic.
While the prison setting adds urgency and high-stakes tension, this issue also quietly reflects the growing political consciousness of the early ’70s. Spider-Man doesn’t just bash heads—he talks to the prisoners, listens, and ends up sympathizing with their grievances about the justice system. It’s handled with surprising nuance, particularly for a comic of this era.
And yes, in one of the most delightfully surreal moments in Spidey history, Spider-Man appears on The Johnny Carson Show. Only Stan Lee could casually drop something so wild and make it feel completely normal.
While this isn’t a “major” issue in terms of long-term plotlines, it’s a fun, thoughtful, and oddly grounded story that shows how Spider-Man can still punch above his weight when it comes to social relevance.
A great "palate cleanser" issue with just enough depth and action to remind you why this series has endured for decades.
June 9, 2021
After clashes with drug dealers, lost love, hospitalised friends, kidnapped Aunts and having to run from the police, press and Goblins, Spidey gets a one-issue respite. Parker is reunited with Gwen and even gets a new paying assignment from The Bugle to head off to a riot at the City Penitentiary where the Warden is being held hostage. Get in, take some photos, get out, what could go wrong.
“We decided to end our fantastic little series with a total change-of-pace thriller, one which will allow you to put the comic book down with a smile on your face, at last.”- John Romita Snr.
“We decided to end our fantastic little series with a total change-of-pace thriller, one which will allow you to put the comic book down with a smile on your face, at last.”- John Romita Snr.
October 23, 2024
This book took me back; I started reading ASM every month starting with issue #119 - but before that I had been going to my friend Michael's house after school and we had been going through his older brothers comics. The pile had lots of old ASM issues - and I was hooked! This issue addresses the rights of prisoners and how they are treated poorly in many institutions. This issue has a release date of 5/11/71 - the Attica Prison riot starts 8/9/71 - miss you uncle Stan!
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