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The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998) #Annual #1
Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998) Annual #1
Doctor Octopus gathers Mysterio, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, the Vulture and Sandman to form the Sinister Six, an alliance sworn on taking revenge on their greatest nemesis -- Spider-Man! Will Peter be able to weather the gauntlet of these formidable foes?
73 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1964
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Stan Lee
7,609 books2,402 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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January 25, 2015
Trying to review this one is almost a pointless task. It's something every comic book fan should read simply because it's a classic that helped to lay the groundwork for so many hallmarks of Spider-Man's world but, reading it over fifty years later, it has some huge weaknesses.
Of course, many of the most obvious criticisms are also unfair. Yes, the story is simplistic, the threat from the Sinister Six (quite the ragtag bunch of boneheads they are, too) is weak and their behaviour almost laughable - but to judge the book too harshly is to forget just how much of a children's medium this is, and just how much comics have grown and developed over the years, due in large part to the efforts and skills of creator/writer Lee and artist Ditko.
The endless cameos from other Marvel superheroes are jarring and pointless but were commonplace in comic book annuals. And the story does have some complexity. Spider-Man's sudden loss of powers due to his guilt over his uncle's death not only makes his decision to confront the Sinister Six more heroic, as it puts him in more danger but it's an early exploration of something that would become a recurring and important theme.
Ditko's artwork is basic by modern standards but it's clear, exciting and fits the story perfectly. A fun, if slightly unsatisfying read, the annual ends on a high note with a useful, fascinating look at Spider-Man's origins, powers and enemies.
Of course, many of the most obvious criticisms are also unfair. Yes, the story is simplistic, the threat from the Sinister Six (quite the ragtag bunch of boneheads they are, too) is weak and their behaviour almost laughable - but to judge the book too harshly is to forget just how much of a children's medium this is, and just how much comics have grown and developed over the years, due in large part to the efforts and skills of creator/writer Lee and artist Ditko.
The endless cameos from other Marvel superheroes are jarring and pointless but were commonplace in comic book annuals. And the story does have some complexity. Spider-Man's sudden loss of powers due to his guilt over his uncle's death not only makes his decision to confront the Sinister Six more heroic, as it puts him in more danger but it's an early exploration of something that would become a recurring and important theme.
Ditko's artwork is basic by modern standards but it's clear, exciting and fits the story perfectly. A fun, if slightly unsatisfying read, the annual ends on a high note with a useful, fascinating look at Spider-Man's origins, powers and enemies.
November 17, 2021
So the latest No Way Home trailer got me revisiting this classic, the first Spider-man Annual and the first appearance of the sinister six! It’s a classic, although you think the villains would know better than to go after Spider-man one by one instead of all together!
September 11, 2024
Zlowieszcza Szostka kontra spider. To jest to. Jak na razie bez zenady da sie czytac tylko spidermana z dawnych lat. A przynajmniej mniejszej niz u innych supkow.
September 11, 2022
Reread for My Marvelous Year Three: 1964 pt.2!
Read for all the shenanigans you expect from an annual. Spidey takes on the sinister six, and we readers get cameos from absolutely everyone. Side note - the first cameo is Dr. Strange, who co-stars in one of my favorite 60’s spidey stories, ASM annual #2 the following year.
Read for all the shenanigans you expect from an annual. Spidey takes on the sinister six, and we readers get cameos from absolutely everyone. Side note - the first cameo is Dr. Strange, who co-stars in one of my favorite 60’s spidey stories, ASM annual #2 the following year.
November 14, 2019
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #11-16, ANNUAL #1 (The Sinister Six)
*Note: A nifty READING ORDER has been provided at the end of this review
Here, Spider-Man is really allowed to come into his own as a character and achieve more of an arc than was previously possible, all for the betterment of the story.
Peter's intellect is effectively explored in greater detail, as the villains' powers force him to find creative solutions to the obstacles they present. Each story introduces him caught off guard by the new set of powers, forcing him to use his knowledge and creativity, thus setting up a rematch that shows his growth since the beginning of the issue. This newly utilized characteristic really makes Spider-Man a unique superhero and have more of an arc in each issue than before.
This growth doesn't come without consequence, as Stan also uses Peter's intellect to destroy his relationship with Betty Page (as Liz Allen becomes attracted to this very intellect). With Betty suspecting cheating, it creates a tragic irony in his strength costing him the people he loves. Thus Lee effectively expands this loose end from the previous arc, as it builds off the reveal of Betty's big secret she was keeping from Peter... which I won't dare spoil here.
Stan Lee brilliantly ties both of these arcs together, in the annual issue. Each new villain returns in this issue, along with Doctor Octopus from the first in this arc, to found the Sinister Six!
It not only is one of the best made Spider-Man issues in history, it also allows the arc to come full-circle: With the first issue re-introducing Doctor Ock, through him kidnapping Betty Page, and the Annual issue featuring Doctor Ock, once again kidnapping Betty Page, it allows the entire arc to return where it began! Thus, the formula set up in these issues (failure followed by growth) is utilized across the entire arc!
READING ORDER:
-Amazing Spider-Man#11-16
-Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1
*Note: A nifty READING ORDER has been provided at the end of this review
Here, Spider-Man is really allowed to come into his own as a character and achieve more of an arc than was previously possible, all for the betterment of the story.
Peter's intellect is effectively explored in greater detail, as the villains' powers force him to find creative solutions to the obstacles they present. Each story introduces him caught off guard by the new set of powers, forcing him to use his knowledge and creativity, thus setting up a rematch that shows his growth since the beginning of the issue. This newly utilized characteristic really makes Spider-Man a unique superhero and have more of an arc in each issue than before.
This growth doesn't come without consequence, as Stan also uses Peter's intellect to destroy his relationship with Betty Page (as Liz Allen becomes attracted to this very intellect). With Betty suspecting cheating, it creates a tragic irony in his strength costing him the people he loves. Thus Lee effectively expands this loose end from the previous arc, as it builds off the reveal of Betty's big secret she was keeping from Peter... which I won't dare spoil here.
Stan Lee brilliantly ties both of these arcs together, in the annual issue. Each new villain returns in this issue, along with Doctor Octopus from the first in this arc, to found the Sinister Six!
It not only is one of the best made Spider-Man issues in history, it also allows the arc to come full-circle: With the first issue re-introducing Doctor Ock, through him kidnapping Betty Page, and the Annual issue featuring Doctor Ock, once again kidnapping Betty Page, it allows the entire arc to return where it began! Thus, the formula set up in these issues (failure followed by growth) is utilized across the entire arc!
READING ORDER:
-Amazing Spider-Man#11-16
-Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1
April 12, 2024
unos tremendos pelotudos los seis siniestros, me encantó
March 29, 2026
There’s something uniquely exhilarating about *Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1*—a story that feels both like a celebration of everything Stan Lee and Steve Ditko had built up to that point, and a bold escalation of Spider-Man’s world.
After introducing such a vivid rogues’ gallery—Vulture, Mysterio, Sandman, Electro, Kraven, and Doctor Octopus—Lee and Ditko could have simply continued refining each villain individually. Instead, they took a risk that, at the time, must have felt almost audacious: bringing them all together in a single story. The result is the first appearance of the “Sinister Six”—a name that may sound a bit clunky today, but an idea that remains undeniably brilliant. Watching Spider-Man face each villain one-on-one, stripped of the usual chaos of a multi-front battle, gives the story a rhythmic intensity and highlights his resilience and ingenuity in a way few earlier issues had.
What makes this annual particularly compelling is how much it expands Peter Parker as a character. This is the first time he “loses” his powers, adding a layer of vulnerability that reinforces the central theme of Spider-Man: that being a hero isn’t about powers, but about responsibility and determination. Even without his abilities, Peter’s resolve never wavers—and that’s what ultimately defines him.
The issue also plants seeds for future emotional stakes. Aunt May’s encounter with Doctor Octopus—her unexpected fondness for him—is played with a light touch here, but it hints at the kind of personal complications that would later become a hallmark of Spider-Man storytelling. It’s a small detail, yet one that carries significant narrative weight in hindsight.
Visually and structurally, the annual feels generous. The villain pin-ups are a real treat, giving each member of the Sinister Six a moment to shine, while the supplementary pages explaining aspects of Peter’s life serve as a charming and accessible entry point for new readers without feeling intrusive.
Interestingly, the absence of the Green Goblin—who had already debuted by this point—feels deliberate rather than accidental. There’s a sense that Lee and Ditko were already setting him apart, reserving him for something more psychologically driven and personal, which would later pay off tremendously.
Overall, *Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1* is more than just a fun crossover of villains—it’s a landmark issue that captures the creative ambition of Lee and Ditko at their peak. It’s inventive, character-driven, and packed with memorable moments, standing as one of the earliest and most enduring examples of what makes Spider-Man’s world so compelling.
After introducing such a vivid rogues’ gallery—Vulture, Mysterio, Sandman, Electro, Kraven, and Doctor Octopus—Lee and Ditko could have simply continued refining each villain individually. Instead, they took a risk that, at the time, must have felt almost audacious: bringing them all together in a single story. The result is the first appearance of the “Sinister Six”—a name that may sound a bit clunky today, but an idea that remains undeniably brilliant. Watching Spider-Man face each villain one-on-one, stripped of the usual chaos of a multi-front battle, gives the story a rhythmic intensity and highlights his resilience and ingenuity in a way few earlier issues had.
What makes this annual particularly compelling is how much it expands Peter Parker as a character. This is the first time he “loses” his powers, adding a layer of vulnerability that reinforces the central theme of Spider-Man: that being a hero isn’t about powers, but about responsibility and determination. Even without his abilities, Peter’s resolve never wavers—and that’s what ultimately defines him.
The issue also plants seeds for future emotional stakes. Aunt May’s encounter with Doctor Octopus—her unexpected fondness for him—is played with a light touch here, but it hints at the kind of personal complications that would later become a hallmark of Spider-Man storytelling. It’s a small detail, yet one that carries significant narrative weight in hindsight.
Visually and structurally, the annual feels generous. The villain pin-ups are a real treat, giving each member of the Sinister Six a moment to shine, while the supplementary pages explaining aspects of Peter’s life serve as a charming and accessible entry point for new readers without feeling intrusive.
Interestingly, the absence of the Green Goblin—who had already debuted by this point—feels deliberate rather than accidental. There’s a sense that Lee and Ditko were already setting him apart, reserving him for something more psychologically driven and personal, which would later pay off tremendously.
Overall, *Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1* is more than just a fun crossover of villains—it’s a landmark issue that captures the creative ambition of Lee and Ditko at their peak. It’s inventive, character-driven, and packed with memorable moments, standing as one of the earliest and most enduring examples of what makes Spider-Man’s world so compelling.
January 25, 2021
There's some debate over whether comic book annuals count. Some see them as a pointless comic, something inconsequential and another way the publisher can get more sales on an earnings sheet. The other side is that an annual can be a welcome detour from the main arc of a run, a nice break to tell an isolated story without having to be tied into something bigger, the setup can be all stand alone.
I'd argue that the first annual of Amazing falls into the former category, nearly every other Marvel character that had a book at this time is shoe horned in here and though we get to see the "Sinister Six" established here their plan makes absolutely no sense even for something aimed at kids, why gather them all together but then take on Spidey one at a time?! Nearly half of the rest of the book is filler pages introducing characters and abilities one page at a time.
The actual story pages are also very, very silly. The only real extension of the Spider-Man mythos building I can note is that we explore Doc Ock's link to his arms, as in he doesn't need to wear them to be able to control them*.
The highlight in this book is Jameson; there's a genuinely funny panel where he thinks a spider on his window has been sent there by Spider-Man so tries to talk to it and right up front there's a funny scene when Spider-Man calls in to Jameson's window to borrow a paper ("funnier than the comic strips!") and Thor literally runs into Spidey as he reads it (yes, 60s Marvel really was this daft), barely a page later Parker and Flash run into Doctor Strange on the street, just because.
TLDR: Don't lose any sleep if you choose to skip this book.
*we also see Doc Ock having a cigarette as he's putting the team together, something that is essentially now banned in the Marvel 616 thanks to Joe Quesada (Wolverine slicing people up = ok, Wolverine having a cigar = not ok).
I'd argue that the first annual of Amazing falls into the former category, nearly every other Marvel character that had a book at this time is shoe horned in here and though we get to see the "Sinister Six" established here their plan makes absolutely no sense even for something aimed at kids, why gather them all together but then take on Spidey one at a time?! Nearly half of the rest of the book is filler pages introducing characters and abilities one page at a time.
The actual story pages are also very, very silly. The only real extension of the Spider-Man mythos building I can note is that we explore Doc Ock's link to his arms, as in he doesn't need to wear them to be able to control them*.
The highlight in this book is Jameson; there's a genuinely funny panel where he thinks a spider on his window has been sent there by Spider-Man so tries to talk to it and right up front there's a funny scene when Spider-Man calls in to Jameson's window to borrow a paper ("funnier than the comic strips!") and Thor literally runs into Spidey as he reads it (yes, 60s Marvel really was this daft), barely a page later Parker and Flash run into Doctor Strange on the street, just because.
TLDR: Don't lose any sleep if you choose to skip this book.
*we also see Doc Ock having a cigarette as he's putting the team together, something that is essentially now banned in the Marvel 616 thanks to Joe Quesada (Wolverine slicing people up = ok, Wolverine having a cigar = not ok).
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October 10, 2023I volumi "Annual" erano appositamente rilasciati d'estate perché erano più lunghi e potevano coprire tutto il periodo delle vacanze. In genere contenevano delle storie importanti che fungevano da grande evento di chiusura della stagione "scolastica".
Visivamente i disegni sono bellissimi, ma la storia è un po' bruttina rispetto alle precedenti, nonostante sia una delle storie più importanti dell'Uomo Ragno.
Già dalle prime pagine si può notare il nuovo aspetto di Peter Parker, che risulta molto più bello e palestrato rispetto ai primi numeri.
Anche l'aspetto degli antagonisti è diverso; Dottor Octopus infatti, al contrario di quanto detto in precedenza, può separarsi dalle sue braccia meccaniche, che può controllare telepaticamente e usa per scappare di prigione. Octopus raduna una squadra di cattivi e organizza un ingegnosissimo piano: vengono create delle prove dove Spider Man avrebbe dovuto affrontare uno ad uno i suo avversari. Così vengono formati i Sinistri Sei: Electro, Kraven il cacciatore, Mysterio, Uomo Sabbia, Avvoltoio e Octopus.
Intanto, inspiegabilmente il nostro eroe rimane privo di poteri proprio quando la sua fidanzata Betty Brant e sua zia May vengono rapite. Peter si presenta ai Sinistri Sei per affrontare la sconfitta (forse la morte sua e dei suoi cari) e, nell'affrontare Electro si rende conto di avere ancora i suoi poteri da ragno. Piano piano riesce a sconfiggere tutti i Sei e a salvare le donne della sua vita.
Le vignette del "colpo di grazia" coprono la pagina intera (cosiddette Splash-page) e sono maestose, ricche di dettagli e bellissimi colori. A quanto pare, c'è chi le ha rimosse dal fumetto per farci dei poster.
Durante la storia abbiamo un cameo di Thor, Dr Strange, i Fanstastici 4, Antman e Wasp, gli X-Men, Ironman che pubblicizzano le loro prossime avventure.
Visivamente i disegni sono bellissimi, ma la storia è un po' bruttina rispetto alle precedenti, nonostante sia una delle storie più importanti dell'Uomo Ragno.
Già dalle prime pagine si può notare il nuovo aspetto di Peter Parker, che risulta molto più bello e palestrato rispetto ai primi numeri.
Anche l'aspetto degli antagonisti è diverso; Dottor Octopus infatti, al contrario di quanto detto in precedenza, può separarsi dalle sue braccia meccaniche, che può controllare telepaticamente e usa per scappare di prigione. Octopus raduna una squadra di cattivi e organizza un ingegnosissimo piano: vengono create delle prove dove Spider Man avrebbe dovuto affrontare uno ad uno i suo avversari. Così vengono formati i Sinistri Sei: Electro, Kraven il cacciatore, Mysterio, Uomo Sabbia, Avvoltoio e Octopus.
Intanto, inspiegabilmente il nostro eroe rimane privo di poteri proprio quando la sua fidanzata Betty Brant e sua zia May vengono rapite. Peter si presenta ai Sinistri Sei per affrontare la sconfitta (forse la morte sua e dei suoi cari) e, nell'affrontare Electro si rende conto di avere ancora i suoi poteri da ragno. Piano piano riesce a sconfiggere tutti i Sei e a salvare le donne della sua vita.
Le vignette del "colpo di grazia" coprono la pagina intera (cosiddette Splash-page) e sono maestose, ricche di dettagli e bellissimi colori. A quanto pare, c'è chi le ha rimosse dal fumetto per farci dei poster.
Durante la storia abbiamo un cameo di Thor, Dr Strange, i Fanstastici 4, Antman e Wasp, gli X-Men, Ironman che pubblicizzano le loro prossime avventure.
November 30, 2023
--1.5 stars rounded down--
The first Spider-Man comic (and, in fact, first Marvel comic) I can ever remembering reading was a trade paperback I picked up at the local library when I was maybe 11-12 years old, called The Return of the Sinister Six. I absolutely loved it.
From the same library, or possibly even on the same day, I also picked up another trade which, until today, I always thought had been this annual but I've just discovered it was Revenge of the Sinister Six by Erik Larsen.
Anyway, the reason that's vaguely relevant is I went into this believing that I'd read it before and soon discovered that I hadn't. To be honest though, reading it now, I found it to be pretty weak storytelling. While the idea of The Sinister Six is fun (and has been done very well since), I found the overly linear structure a bit dull here, meaning each villain had to be dealt with inside about two pages in order to fit everybody in, which didn't allow much suspense to build.
I'm also deducting a bit for the constant cross-promotions that are crowbarred into what feels like every other page of the story. It's clear that the primary purpose of this annual was to direct readers to as many other titles in the Marvel catalogue as possible. This is generally the purpose of a crossover but when it's done as greedily and lazily as this, it's a constant reminder that you're reading something created purely for commercial purposes, making it more difficult to get lost in the story.
Ironically, my favourite part of the annual was the few pages depicting Stan & Steve's creative process, which I thought was in good nature and suggested an affection between them, or at least a shared sense of humour, that I wasn't aware of.
The first Spider-Man comic (and, in fact, first Marvel comic) I can ever remembering reading was a trade paperback I picked up at the local library when I was maybe 11-12 years old, called The Return of the Sinister Six. I absolutely loved it.
From the same library, or possibly even on the same day, I also picked up another trade which, until today, I always thought had been this annual but I've just discovered it was Revenge of the Sinister Six by Erik Larsen.
Anyway, the reason that's vaguely relevant is I went into this believing that I'd read it before and soon discovered that I hadn't. To be honest though, reading it now, I found it to be pretty weak storytelling. While the idea of The Sinister Six is fun (and has been done very well since), I found the overly linear structure a bit dull here, meaning each villain had to be dealt with inside about two pages in order to fit everybody in, which didn't allow much suspense to build.
I'm also deducting a bit for the constant cross-promotions that are crowbarred into what feels like every other page of the story. It's clear that the primary purpose of this annual was to direct readers to as many other titles in the Marvel catalogue as possible. This is generally the purpose of a crossover but when it's done as greedily and lazily as this, it's a constant reminder that you're reading something created purely for commercial purposes, making it more difficult to get lost in the story.
Ironically, my favourite part of the annual was the few pages depicting Stan & Steve's creative process, which I thought was in good nature and suggested an affection between them, or at least a shared sense of humour, that I wasn't aware of.
December 3, 2017
Well, I am still new to the comic book scene. I haven't understood annuals, but reading this one provides some insight. To me, the annual serves a couple purposes, both of them promotional. If you didn't get in on the ground floor with Spider-Man, here is a way of learning about our friendly neighborhood crime fighter. Pitched against his six "best" rivals teamed up together, it's the Batman movie from 1966 in print form. :)
In addition, there is a section, a la Tiger Beat, where we learn about Spider-Man's movements, his skills, his web, his home, etc. This is all designed to catch a reader up or provide a wider understanding for the fans.
And then, of course, are the numerous cameos from the Marvel Universe. Everyone seems to make an appearance along with a tagline of where to find their stories. This cross-pollination is how Marvel grew. Hokey, indeed, but it seems to have worked. ;)
I only read this because one of the issue of The Amazing Spider-Man referenced it.
There are a few really good panels, but most of this issue was dull. The final section was a description of how Lee and Ditko produce the comic book. Funny stuff.
This is 72 pages, so it's longer than the regular issues and cost more than twice the amount, coming in at a quarter. Ha!
In addition, there is a section, a la Tiger Beat, where we learn about Spider-Man's movements, his skills, his web, his home, etc. This is all designed to catch a reader up or provide a wider understanding for the fans.
And then, of course, are the numerous cameos from the Marvel Universe. Everyone seems to make an appearance along with a tagline of where to find their stories. This cross-pollination is how Marvel grew. Hokey, indeed, but it seems to have worked. ;)
I only read this because one of the issue of The Amazing Spider-Man referenced it.
There are a few really good panels, but most of this issue was dull. The final section was a description of how Lee and Ditko produce the comic book. Funny stuff.
This is 72 pages, so it's longer than the regular issues and cost more than twice the amount, coming in at a quarter. Ha!
August 17, 2019
The story itself probably doesn't deserve such a high rating since it's actually pretty dumb... Doc Ock is gathering other super villians so they can fight Spider-Man at once, since they all didn't manage to beat him alone... so what is the plan? Split up, so Spider-Man can beat them all up one after another!
Yeah, it's really dumb, but the thing about this issue that makes it fun is the sheer amount of characters and fast pacing that makes this one very enjoyable. There are a lot of cameos, a short arc about Peter losing his powers temporarily and fun dialogue.
But the thing that raised the rating for me was the section at the end. Not only does this include a fairly long Spider-Man story, but also an extra section that explains all of Peter's abilities and gadgets, goes through his origin story again, offers some extra stories that are only one page long and even contains an extra comic that shows how the cooperation of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko works. So they put themselves in their comic and give some insight about their work... A bit cheesy but man, it was entertaining nonetheless.
R.I.P. you two legends.
Yeah, it's really dumb, but the thing about this issue that makes it fun is the sheer amount of characters and fast pacing that makes this one very enjoyable. There are a lot of cameos, a short arc about Peter losing his powers temporarily and fun dialogue.
But the thing that raised the rating for me was the section at the end. Not only does this include a fairly long Spider-Man story, but also an extra section that explains all of Peter's abilities and gadgets, goes through his origin story again, offers some extra stories that are only one page long and even contains an extra comic that shows how the cooperation of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko works. So they put themselves in their comic and give some insight about their work... A bit cheesy but man, it was entertaining nonetheless.
R.I.P. you two legends.
January 7, 2025
Aunt May’s gotta be senile ain’t no way she didn’t realize she was kidnapped. Lowkey headcanoning that she knew Peter was Spider-Man all along and has just been messing with him. Feels like something at least Insomniac or Spider-Verse May might do.
Sinister Six dumb as rocks for not just jumping Spider-Man when they had the chance and Peter’s a bit dumb himself for telling them that. If he gets wrecked later by them that’s on him.
Love JJJ’s hijinks along with all the other hero cameos and appears. Wish regret was a bit more nuance established in JJJ genuinely not wanting any harm to come to Betty or May beyond one of them being on his payroll and being threatened.
Really like Peter losing his powers cause of a “web block”. Surprised that was an idea spanning all the way back here.
Great ish! Missed opportunity to explain some of the bullshit with how Peter’s Spider Sense works tho.
Sinister Six dumb as rocks for not just jumping Spider-Man when they had the chance and Peter’s a bit dumb himself for telling them that. If he gets wrecked later by them that’s on him.
Love JJJ’s hijinks along with all the other hero cameos and appears. Wish regret was a bit more nuance established in JJJ genuinely not wanting any harm to come to Betty or May beyond one of them being on his payroll and being threatened.
Really like Peter losing his powers cause of a “web block”. Surprised that was an idea spanning all the way back here.
Great ish! Missed opportunity to explain some of the bullshit with how Peter’s Spider Sense works tho.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 4, 2022
Notable for having the first appearance of the Sinister Six. The story ends halfway through this 70+ page annual, and then we get a gallery about Spider-Man villains and some info about the character. Also, with every appearance from other heroes, it felt like this annual was just an ad for other series, as it kept mentioning what books each hero appears in.
September 12, 2022
Great fun, from Peter Parker having the crisis of faith that leads to him temporarily losing his powers to the grand plan by the Sinister Six to put an end to Spidey, once and for all. There are also some nice single images, and some fun looks at Spider-Man’s powers and the busy workload of the artists creating the comics.
April 6, 2025
First Sinister Six. Reading through several of Kraven’s first appearances. This was his third.
Not bad. It’s a gauntlet story. Probably one of the first. Spidey is sent to fight one villain at a time to wear him out so the last guy, Doc Ock, can beat him. Also, Spidey starts mysteriously losing his powers.
Not bad. It’s a gauntlet story. Probably one of the first. Spidey is sent to fight one villain at a time to wear him out so the last guy, Doc Ock, can beat him. Also, Spidey starts mysteriously losing his powers.
January 15, 2022
This is one of the greatest comics I’ve ever read.
December 14, 2022
Aunt May thirsting over Doc Ock is the biggest plot twist
September 18, 2023
The original Sinister Six. Simply, amazing.
May 5, 2025
pretty good, works as a mini spider-man handbook
July 3, 2025
Not as good as I thought it would be. I hope I find it better when I read it a second time….
April 20, 2026
the fights were cheesy but i loved the info panels at the end
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