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The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol. 6 Keith Pollard Spider-Man Cover
Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #181-205 and Annual (1964) #12-13 and Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #1.
Because you demanded it, here comes the sixth web-slinging, oversized Omnibus edition of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! What does it have in store for you? Marv Wolfman's entire creative run; a bevy of rarities from F.O.O.M., like profiles on Spider-Man greats Stan Lee and John Romita Sr.; the complete 1978 MIGHTY MARVEL COMICS CALENDAR, starring Spider-Man; letters pages, house ads and original art; and, oh yeah, some of the greatest Spider-Man stories of all time. We couldn't forget Peter Parker's marriage proposal to Mary Jane (will she say "yes"?!), the Black Cat's debut, the Burglar's return, a resurgent Kingpin and a war with the underworld that brings the Punisher back to action. These are stories that prove why Spider-Man is Marvel's most enduring icon!
Because you demanded it, here comes the sixth web-slinging, oversized Omnibus edition of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! What does it have in store for you? Marv Wolfman's entire creative run; a bevy of rarities from F.O.O.M., like profiles on Spider-Man greats Stan Lee and John Romita Sr.; the complete 1978 MIGHTY MARVEL COMICS CALENDAR, starring Spider-Man; letters pages, house ads and original art; and, oh yeah, some of the greatest Spider-Man stories of all time. We couldn't forget Peter Parker's marriage proposal to Mary Jane (will she say "yes"?!), the Black Cat's debut, the Burglar's return, a resurgent Kingpin and a war with the underworld that brings the Punisher back to action. These are stories that prove why Spider-Man is Marvel's most enduring icon!
792 pages, Hardcover
First published March 11, 1980
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Marv Wolfman
2,302 books304 followersMarvin A. "Marv" Wolfman is an award-winning American comic book writer. He is best known for lengthy runs on The Tomb of Dracula, creating Blade for Marvel Comics, and The New Teen Titans for DC Comics.
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April 19, 2025
Look, I love Spider-Man. I'm not saying it's a healthy addiction. I'm not saying YOU should love Spider-Man.
But, golly--there are few literary comfort foods I enjoy more than this one. Nothing better than having those wriggly spider parts working their way down your reading gullet.
But, golly--there are few literary comfort foods I enjoy more than this one. Nothing better than having those wriggly spider parts working their way down your reading gullet.
November 24, 2025
Okay, I will admit that I went through the exact same feelings of trepidation when Marv Wolfman took over Spidey (starting in the first issue of this book) as I did when Len Wein took over from Gerry Conway. I won't say that Wolfman did as well as Len Wein did in blowing my expectations out of the water, but he definitely treated the character right and I liked his run.
This omnibus collected Amazing Spider-Man issues #181-205, Wolfman's complete run as writer for the series. It was running alongside the newly-launched Spectacular Spider-Man series and the Marvel Team-Up series. (Which I haven't read yet, but the first ominbus for it releases in December!) Reading Spectacular Spider-Man at the time really made me appreciate Marv Wolfman's work here more. His stories feel more grounded, they place Peter in very realistic little vignettes, and Wolfman makes much more interesting use of the series' supporting cast.
To call attention to some particularly high points (very minor spoilers in this paragraph, feel free to skip to the next one if you want to avoid them), Wolfman's sentimental handling of Peter graduating from university was great, his single-issue adventure in which Spider-Man hunts Jigsaw was a neat way of mixing up the formula, Peter's breakup with M.J. was tough (I still have mixed feelings) but the subsequent plotline of his recently married friend coming to him in distress as she runs away from a marriage she now had major doubts about was all too real. Wolfman introduces the iconic Black Cat character who is seminal for a reason, and gives it his best when trying to write the celebratory Amazing Spider-Man #200 issue. (He did a far better job than most milestone issues usually do.)
Tragically, halfway through the run my favorite Spider-Man artist to date, Ross Andru, leaves the book, and his work is replaced by the Ditko-esque art of Keith Pollard. I will admit, while Pollard's art is servicable, it never really grew on me to the point of loving it. I was still wishing Andru was back by the end of the book.
In all, though Wolfman and crew did not rise to the heights of Len Wein or Gerry Conway, I would still heartily recommend this book and give it a 4.5 stars. Personally, I will be grateful for a break from Spider-Man for a while while I wait for the Marvel Team-Up omnibus (in December) and Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol 7 (next June) to come out. Reading these Vol 6 omnibus issues in tandem with those of The Spectacular Spider-man Omnibus Vol. 1 directly off the heels of the previous Amazing Spider-Man omnibus means that I've injested over 125 Spider-Man comics in the past two months. I need to be cautious of over-doing it!
This omnibus collected Amazing Spider-Man issues #181-205, Wolfman's complete run as writer for the series. It was running alongside the newly-launched Spectacular Spider-Man series and the Marvel Team-Up series. (Which I haven't read yet, but the first ominbus for it releases in December!) Reading Spectacular Spider-Man at the time really made me appreciate Marv Wolfman's work here more. His stories feel more grounded, they place Peter in very realistic little vignettes, and Wolfman makes much more interesting use of the series' supporting cast.
To call attention to some particularly high points (very minor spoilers in this paragraph, feel free to skip to the next one if you want to avoid them), Wolfman's sentimental handling of Peter graduating from university was great, his single-issue adventure in which Spider-Man hunts Jigsaw was a neat way of mixing up the formula, Peter's breakup with M.J. was tough (I still have mixed feelings) but the subsequent plotline of his recently married friend coming to him in distress as she runs away from a marriage she now had major doubts about was all too real. Wolfman introduces the iconic Black Cat character who is seminal for a reason, and gives it his best when trying to write the celebratory Amazing Spider-Man #200 issue. (He did a far better job than most milestone issues usually do.)
Tragically, halfway through the run my favorite Spider-Man artist to date, Ross Andru, leaves the book, and his work is replaced by the Ditko-esque art of Keith Pollard. I will admit, while Pollard's art is servicable, it never really grew on me to the point of loving it. I was still wishing Andru was back by the end of the book.
In all, though Wolfman and crew did not rise to the heights of Len Wein or Gerry Conway, I would still heartily recommend this book and give it a 4.5 stars. Personally, I will be grateful for a break from Spider-Man for a while while I wait for the Marvel Team-Up omnibus (in December) and Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol 7 (next June) to come out. Reading these Vol 6 omnibus issues in tandem with those of The Spectacular Spider-man Omnibus Vol. 1 directly off the heels of the previous Amazing Spider-Man omnibus means that I've injested over 125 Spider-Man comics in the past two months. I need to be cautious of over-doing it!
September 27, 2025
Basically every artist here does a solid to great job. Wolfman’s writing is extremely hit-or-miss.
The standout pencillers here are Andru delivering his usual superb work, and then-newcomer Keith Pollard bringing some extra dynamism and a Ditko-inspired look to the title character.
Some moments plot-wise work: the Spider-Slayer story where Peter and Jameson are cuffed together is a lot of fun, Betty Brant’s return introduces some fun complications, Peter’s graduation is cute. The 200th issue, featuring the return of The Burglar (TM), is an interesting idea but has a somewhat lacking execution.
The rest of Wolfman’s run feels a bit uninspired, with a lot of retreads of older villains. Black Cat is the one real point of inspiration, and even then her last issue has such a bizarre, agency-removing conclusion that even she feels like a missed opportunity.
The rest of the works included here are mainly What-If issues, only the first and second of which really have much to say about the character.
Overall, this volume feels a bit trite. It’s possible that it would read better if taken in in a read-through from the beginnings of the character, but standing on its own there’s not a lot here particularly inspiring or ground-breaking.
The standout pencillers here are Andru delivering his usual superb work, and then-newcomer Keith Pollard bringing some extra dynamism and a Ditko-inspired look to the title character.
Some moments plot-wise work: the Spider-Slayer story where Peter and Jameson are cuffed together is a lot of fun, Betty Brant’s return introduces some fun complications, Peter’s graduation is cute. The 200th issue, featuring the return of The Burglar (TM), is an interesting idea but has a somewhat lacking execution.
The rest of Wolfman’s run feels a bit uninspired, with a lot of retreads of older villains. Black Cat is the one real point of inspiration, and even then her last issue has such a bizarre, agency-removing conclusion that even she feels like a missed opportunity.
The rest of the works included here are mainly What-If issues, only the first and second of which really have much to say about the character.
Overall, this volume feels a bit trite. It’s possible that it would read better if taken in in a read-through from the beginnings of the character, but standing on its own there’s not a lot here particularly inspiring or ground-breaking.
May 1, 2025
The Amazing Spider-Man vol 6.
A fantastic time period of Spidey, writen by Marv Wolfman, and drawn by Ross Andru, one of the all time best artists of Spider-Man, and Keith Pollard who is new to me, but also draws a great Spidey. This collects the Amazing Spider-Man 181-205 and a couple tie in issues and what if stories. It is set at the end of the 70s. It contains the first apearance of Black Cat, a real epic fight with Kingpin which takes an entire issue, a team up with The Punisher, a fight with Cap, and apearances of The FF, Daredevil, Mysterio, Doc Ock and Man- Wolf. And the death of Aunt May?! This omnibus is a blast.
A fantastic time period of Spidey, writen by Marv Wolfman, and drawn by Ross Andru, one of the all time best artists of Spider-Man, and Keith Pollard who is new to me, but also draws a great Spidey. This collects the Amazing Spider-Man 181-205 and a couple tie in issues and what if stories. It is set at the end of the 70s. It contains the first apearance of Black Cat, a real epic fight with Kingpin which takes an entire issue, a team up with The Punisher, a fight with Cap, and apearances of The FF, Daredevil, Mysterio, Doc Ock and Man- Wolf. And the death of Aunt May?! This omnibus is a blast.
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