Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998) #26

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998)

by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko (Artist), Sam Rosen (Letterer)

Who is the mysterious Crime-Master and how does he know the Green Goblin's true identity? And just what are their plans for the Amazing Spider-Man?

Genres: Comics, Spider Man, Marvel, Comic Book

21 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 1965

About the author

Stan 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.

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very early appearance of the Green Goblin (GG). First appearance of the Crime Master (CM). Spidey has lost his costume and is trying to find a way to get a new one. GG and CM are both trying to take over the criminal underworld; but there is no trust between them. SM gets caught in the middle - with an ill fitting costume that keeps falling off when he fights! Great early issue!

[Anna Quilter · Rating 3 out of 5]

THE MAN in the CRIME MASTERS MASK.
jul 1965.

More costume problems for Peter as the Green Goblin and The Crime Master threaten to reveal each other's identifies in a war for control of the city's crime gangs.

[Shane Stanis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reread for My Marvelous Year Four: 1965 Pt.1

Always fun to go back to old Ditko art. His day in the life art still looks a lot like Archie or the Sunday funny pages, but his battles shine - they’re dynamic, creative, and the costumes look great.

Read for part 1 of 2 of spidey vs green goblin vs the crime master (vs foswell) and spidey trying to fight while his shirt keeps riding up.

[Conner Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first half of a two-parter that is mostly build up. There’s some surprisingly humanizing characterization for Flash Thompson, who I’m realizing more and more is a standout character in the series. Spidey having to get a halloween Spider-Man costume after he lost the real one makes for great comedic moments.

[Valeria]

"Amazing Spider-Man" #26 racconta la prima parte di una storia divisa in due, che terminerà nel volume successivo.

Il racconto si apre con Spider-Man affrontando la duplice minaccia di Green Goblin e Crime-Master, entrambi a conoscenza delle loro rispettive identità segrete.
La scena cambia e scopriamo che Peter Parker non riesce ancora a recuperare il suo iconico costume, sottratto da Zia May in qualche volume precedente. Questo porta a un momento di umorismo e ingegno, quando decide di acquistarne uno nuovo. Il risultato è un costume che si rivela un po' troppo corto, ma Peter dimostra la sua creatività attaccandolo con le sue ragnatele.

Nel frattempo, il Club dei Ricconi di J. Jonah Jameson ospita un personaggio enigmatico vestito di verde, in seguito rivelato essere Norman Osborn, un personaggio che avrà un ruolo significativo nel futuro di Spider-Man.

L'elemento di inclusione sociale è notevole, con l'introduzione di un personaggio di colore tra i benestanti del Club dei Ricconi. Questo gesto rappresenta un passo avanti importante nell'evoluzione della rappresentazione nei fumetti, rispecchiando i movimenti per i diritti civili dell'epoca.

La trama si intensifica quando si profila un raduno di cattivi, un evento che Spider-Man e la polizia sono determinati a fermare. L'anticipazione e la suspense raggiungono l'apice, promettendo uno scontro epico. Arriva dunque il confronto tra Spider-Man e Green Goblin e la lotta culmina con Goblin che riesce momentaneamente a stordire Spider-Man, cercando di smascherarlo. Tuttavia, la tuta di Spider-Man, astutamente attaccata con le ragnatele, preserva la sua identità segreta.

La storia giunge a un climax con Green Goblin portando Spider-Man tramortito davanti a tutti i cattivi riuniti. È un momento che condensa l'intera storia in un climax di suspense e drammaticità, mettendo a dura prova il nostro eroe.

Ditko eccelle nel rendere ogni momento dinamico e coinvolgente. Possiamo dire che questi siano i suoi anni d'oro, un periodo in cui il suo talento sembra raggiungere livelli straordinari.

[Agung Wicaksono · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seorang penjahat mengaku sebagai Crime-Master muncul di New York. Ia membuat perjanjian dengan Green Goblin bahwa ia yang akan menjadi pemimpin para kriminal di sana, tetapi Green Goblin tidak setuju. Perdebatan terjadi di antara mereka dan mereka saling mengancam untuk membuka identitas masing-masing. Kesepakatan tidak terwujud dan mereka pergi menyisakan amarah yang belum diselesaikan.

Di sisi lain, Peter Parker kebingungan karena kostumnya diambil Bibi May dan tidak dikembalikan. Sebab, Bibi May tidak menyuaki Spider-Man yang dianggap sebagai biang keonaran di kota. Sedangkan, kostum Spider-Man yang satu lagi ditinggal ketika Peter harus kabur dari kejaran robot yang dikendalikan J. Jonah Jameson. Terpaksa, Peter akhirnya pergi ke toko kostum untuk membeli kostum Spider-Man dengan kualitas seadanya.

Ketika Spider-Man sudah mendapatkan kostumnya kembali, ia pun mulai menyelidiki tentang Crime-Master. Ia mencurigai Foswell sebagai sosok di baliknya karena masa lalu Foswell yang pernah terlibat sebagai pemimpin para penjahat. Namun, setelah diselidiki, Spider-Man belum menemukan petunjuk sampai akhir cerita.

[Sheldon · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Crime Master makes a play to take over the gangster underworld much to Green Goblins disapproval. Peter is left without a Spider-Man costume after last issue so he ends up with one purchased off the shelf at a fancy dress shop, lucky for him it doesn't fit so he has to stick it down with webbing which comes in handy when the Goblin knocks him out and tries to de-mask him leaving Goblin to take an unconscious Spidey to the underworld meeting just as the Crime Master makes his monologue to the crime syndicate. Find out next ish if they choose Goblin as their leader instead and just who is this new Patch character? Can he be more than just a simple police snitch?!

[Rangga Sukmawijaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ada ketidakkonsistenan di nomor ini ketika Green Goblin berhasil membokong Spider-Man. Spider-sense yang selalu jadi andalan Spider-man juga diceritakan bisa secara sadar dikendalikan oleh Peter Parker. Ia bisa mengaktifkan (dan secara tersirat juga bisa menonaktifkan) peringatan tanda bahaya yang menjadi salah satu ciri kemampuan supernya.
Cerita di nomor ini tidak terlalu menarik. Sosok misterius Crime-Master yang semestinya bisa jadi unsur menarik sudah diungkapkan oleh Stan Lee sejak awal cerita.

[Cory Donchez · Rating 4 out of 5]

The continuity with this series turns the most cookie-cutter stories into something so much more. For instance, the loss of the costume in the last issue evolving into a side arc in this one, and then brilliantly factoring in to why the Goblin can't unmask Peter. The foreshadowing of what's to come when Jameson tells Peter where his original costume went. Small touches in what could have been an otherwise mid plot, but they make all the difference. This comic is always so much fun to read. The universe feels alive and constantly evolving.

[Jocelyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Story was alright with minimal Green Goblin appearances. This is where I start to notice some confusion with Peter’s spider sense because he literally was no more than a dozen yards away from ol’ Gobby and didn’t even sense his presence. Does it only work when he’s in immediate danger? Because in a previous issue, Peter’s spider sense went off in a crowd of people because Norman Osborn was nearby. But oh well. I’ll try not to think about it too much.

[Kevin Matthews · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun adventure with Peter trying to get back ownership of his superhero costume, all while Green Goblin and the Crime Master compete to see who will be the new leader of all the crime gangs. There’s also a decent cliff-hanger of an ending.

[Lser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sad that crime master wasn't used more.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really tired of the relationship drama.

[Fanboying J · Rating 3 out of 5]

This love-square 🙄 But the Crime Master and Green Goblin story was fun. Peter having to buy a costume at the store was also quite amusing. In some panels it looked like he was wearing a crop top 😂

[Tyler Aaron · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid issue. The Crime Master is somewhat interesting, but will need to see how this plays out to say more. Really awesome cover, despite a “fine” story.

[ARIEL BENLOLO · Rating 3 out of 5]

Title: con un disfraz poco ortodoxo

Stars 3.3

[Terrence Kan · Rating 3 out of 5]

back to reading the omnibus and i've decided i need to be harsher in my reviews. this issue was unbelievably boring.