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The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998)
Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998) #61
Gwen and George Stacy's lives hang in the balance! Meanwhile, Norman Osborn's memories slowly return.
- GenresComicsSpider ManMarvel
21 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 1968
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Stan Lee
7,577 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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November 27, 2021
A vat of bubbling hot chemicals ready to pour on George and Gwen Stacy! Spidey must get to the bottom of the brainwashing plot even as Norman Osborn is 'haunted' by the Green Goblin! This book is one of many that really establishes what is coming in ASM #121 and #122: two men on a collision course that can only end with the death of one.
May 30, 2025
WHAT A TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE!
June 1967
MJs quote of the month..." There are more than two billion people alive today....and half of them are mmmmales!"
CPT Stacey and daughter Gwen are at the mercy of the Kingpin...can Spider-Man redeem himself?
June 1967
MJs quote of the month..." There are more than two billion people alive today....and half of them are mmmmales!"
CPT Stacey and daughter Gwen are at the mercy of the Kingpin...can Spider-Man redeem himself?
February 1, 2025
The drama in Amazing Spider-Man #61 is off the charts as Peter’s already complicated life spirals even further. Gwen now thinks he’s a lunatic for attacking her father, not realizing that Captain Stacy is still under Kingpin’s control. To make matters worse, Peter snaps photos of the brainwashed Captain stealing classified documents and hands them over to The Daily Bugle—probably not the best way to win over the Stacys.
Meanwhile, in classic Spidey fashion, amnesia rears its head once again as Norman Osborn starts to regain memories of his time as the Green Goblin. It’s a slow burn for now, but the looming threat of his return adds even more tension to the issue.
Kingpin remains as ruthless as ever, casually dismissing Captain Stacy as a “security risk” once he’s outlived his usefulness. Not the kind of guy you argue with!
John Romita Sr.’s artwork keeps the action and emotion sharp, while Stan Lee’s script piles on the drama and foreshadowing. With high stakes, personal conflicts, and the return of a major villain on the horizon, this issue keeps the momentum rolling strong!
Meanwhile, in classic Spidey fashion, amnesia rears its head once again as Norman Osborn starts to regain memories of his time as the Green Goblin. It’s a slow burn for now, but the looming threat of his return adds even more tension to the issue.
Kingpin remains as ruthless as ever, casually dismissing Captain Stacy as a “security risk” once he’s outlived his usefulness. Not the kind of guy you argue with!
John Romita Sr.’s artwork keeps the action and emotion sharp, while Stan Lee’s script piles on the drama and foreshadowing. With high stakes, personal conflicts, and the return of a major villain on the horizon, this issue keeps the momentum rolling strong!
May 9, 2021
The drama is tuned up to 11 as Gwen thinks Peter is a nut who casually attacked her father when in fact Captain Stacy has been brainwashed by the Kingpin, Peter manages to then photograph the retired police Captain stealing secret documents and passes them on to the Daily Bugle. Probably not the best way to make an impression with the Stacy's.
Just when you thought that we've went a few issues before the old amnesia trope has been used, it appears that Norman Osborn is starting to memories of the Green Goblin...
"Since the police are after him, [Stacy] can no longer be considered a good security risk" - Kingpin. Not sure security risks can be considered a good thing. Though I'd not volunteer to correct him.
Just when you thought that we've went a few issues before the old amnesia trope has been used, it appears that Norman Osborn is starting to memories of the Green Goblin...
"Since the police are after him, [Stacy] can no longer be considered a good security risk" - Kingpin. Not sure security risks can be considered a good thing. Though I'd not volunteer to correct him.
December 25, 2024
9/10
Except for a few minor parts too convenient or a bit absurd, the rest is awesome and a cool conclusion to the story arc.
I love how the plot intertwines the different characters, specially how they pave the way for the future return of an old spidey's 'friend'.
Gwen's father is a promising character. This early Kingping is a very interesting villain that glimpses the great character that he'll become.
The art is very good and Romita is the best artist so far for Spider-Man. He draws a very dynamic panels, cool poses and some of the best fighting scenes on any of the series on those years.
Except for a few minor parts too convenient or a bit absurd, the rest is awesome and a cool conclusion to the story arc.
I love how the plot intertwines the different characters, specially how they pave the way for the future return of an old spidey's 'friend'.
Gwen's father is a promising character. This early Kingping is a very interesting villain that glimpses the great character that he'll become.
The art is very good and Romita is the best artist so far for Spider-Man. He draws a very dynamic panels, cool poses and some of the best fighting scenes on any of the series on those years.
April 14, 2025
Yet the weaving was better in the last issue.
September 11, 2021
Kapten Stacy dan putrinya, Gwen, berada dalam bahaya. Anak buah Kingpin berhasil menangkap mereka. Di salah satu laboratorium milik Norman Osborn, Kingpin menyiapkan jebakan untuk Spider-Man, umpannya adalah ayah beranak Stacy. Sementara itu, perlahan-lahan ingatan Norman Osborn tentang Green Goblin kembali.
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