#19,788: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #235
"Look Out There's A Monster Coming!"
Title: Amazing Spider-Man (v001)
Editor-in-Chief:
Jim Shooter
Editor:
Tom DeFalco
Writer:
Roger Stern
Artist:
John Romita Jr.
Inker:
Frank Giacoia
Colorist:
Glynis Wein (Oliver)
Letterer:
Diana Albers
Cover Date: December 1982
Release Date: September 1982
Pages: 22
Cover Price: $0.60
Times Read: 488
Times Rated: 283
Universe:
Earth-616
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Joshthebear
+1
Mar 28, 2026
I'm going to give this one 5 stars. The recap was perfectly done, sewn seamlessly into the narrative and reminding us of all of the stories we've read. For me, I needed the recap to realize and/or remember there was a connection. That's the other reason for the 5 stars. World-building at its finest. You have the history of Wisp and Spider-man factor into their dialogue, you have the recap, you have Spider-man reflecting on how Tarantuala's death is similar to Black Cat's, and you have continuously present side characters that help to tie the room together (Harrow also "created" Hammerhead and Kangaroo). Add to this JJJ's improved character development, the landord that reminds me of the future landlord on Kingpin (ha ha), and you have an unforgettable issue (I also think this is the first direct connection established between Brand and Roxxon).
Aug 17, 2025
Huh I guess they retconned Will o wisp's origin story for some reason, this was an entertaining issue for sure and it really made me glad I was reading the order. plus I really liked how subtly they showed that JJJ is still a good journalist and man with good morals despite all his flaws.
Oct 18, 2024
Of course, there's a problem with the photos. It was going too perfectly for it not to have a hiccup.
I also vaguely remember that Dr. Harrow was involved with Wisp at some point.
I also vaguely remember that Dr. Harrow was involved with Wisp at some point.
BaronBytes
+1
Oct 4, 2024
Some characters seem pretty simple but have very complicated backstories. Wisp looks like he would have one very complex history but he's just a dude who tripped and fell into his Will o the Wisp experiment.
VikingLegion
+3
Sep 28, 2024
Ya just knew those photos weren't going to develop properly, right?
MX5
+2
Sep 19, 2024
An ambitious issue but ultimately not up to par with the last few we've gotten. I didn't care for the recap or the heavy Wisp plotline here. I don't like the character. Tarantula's arc has been far more interesting.
His spider form really is quite terrifying and tragic. I wish it was being portrayed as such. He really doesn't seem to mind it himself!
His spider form really is quite terrifying and tragic. I wish it was being portrayed as such. He really doesn't seem to mind it himself!
Jsarich
+2
Feb 8, 2024
That recap, like others said made me happy I was reading the order lol, but not only that positioning it the way it was, as a debriefing by a law enforcement officer? That was the best way to show a recap, and a long one at that, that I have seen in the order yet.
MJJMayor
+13
Dec 25, 2022
Since the recap didn't have any footnotes, I've decided to do the work myself.
"The first incident - Orka vs. the Avengers" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=2337">Avengers (1963) #149</a>
"Hawkeye vs. Manticore" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=3210">Ghost Rider (1973) #27</a>
"Iron Man thwarts Roxxon workers trying to seize Vibranium island" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=3706">Iron Man (1968) #121</a>
"'Deathlok' infiltrates Project Pegasus" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=3633">Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #54</a>
"The Grapplers infiltrate Project Pegasus" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=3636">Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #56</a>
"The Nth Man tries to absorb the entire project" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=3638">Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #58</a>
"The Serpent Squad attacks a Roxxon Oil rig" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=3792">Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #65</a>
"Thing and Quasar raid a Metrobank branch" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=4095">Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #73</a>
"Iron Man vs. Sunturion" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=4201">Iron Man (1968) #143</a>
"Marla Madison is kidnapped by Killer Shrike" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=4350">Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #57</a>
"The first incident - Orka vs. the Avengers" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=2337">Avengers (1963) #149</a>
"Hawkeye vs. Manticore" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=3210">Ghost Rider (1973) #27</a>
"Iron Man thwarts Roxxon workers trying to seize Vibranium island" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=3706">Iron Man (1968) #121</a>
"'Deathlok' infiltrates Project Pegasus" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=3633">Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #54</a>
"The Grapplers infiltrate Project Pegasus" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=3636">Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #56</a>
"The Nth Man tries to absorb the entire project" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=3638">Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #58</a>
"The Serpent Squad attacks a Roxxon Oil rig" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=3792">Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #65</a>
"Thing and Quasar raid a Metrobank branch" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=4095">Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #73</a>
"Iron Man vs. Sunturion" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=4201">Iron Man (1968) #143</a>
"Marla Madison is kidnapped by Killer Shrike" <a href="detail.php?idvalue=4350">Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #57</a>
Houseball
+2
Mar 3, 2024
Wow! Thank you sir!
Joshthebear
+1
Mar 28, 2026
What a hero!
Mar 12, 2021
I like that they didn’t make Tarantula mindless in his current monster form. Kind of funny for him to be still be yelling “caramba!†and “idiota!†while as a giant monster spider.
That’s definitely one of the shadiest looking DOJ attorneys I’ve ever seen....
That’s definitely one of the shadiest looking DOJ attorneys I’ve ever seen....
bastos
+2
Feb 18, 2021
Worst summary ever:
The story is good, but the flashbacks really dragged down the middle section leading to the exciting conclusion.
Which is unfortunately the exact same conclusion just used in this comic.
The story is good, but the flashbacks really dragged down the middle section leading to the exciting conclusion.
Which is unfortunately the exact same conclusion just used in this comic.
Ozymandias
+2
Sep 13, 2020
Some people don't know how to lose. Poor Anton, he gets what was always coming to him and he turns to Roxxon? Not a smart move man, aren't you aware of conspiracy theories?
Marksman
+11
Feb 8, 2020
This has been a smartly done and compelling arc thus far. Really enjoyed the recap to see how this fits all together in Marvel Universe history.
If it weren't for Peter's luck, the photos could have blown the Brand case wide open...
If it weren't for Peter's luck, the photos could have blown the Brand case wide open...
Russ
+11
Dec 31, 2019
Roxxon, you don't have to put on the red light....
Not as intense as the previous issue, but still pretty good. This seemed to set up the conclusion rather than concentrate on action, and that's fine by me. And the bit with Jonah in that meeting reminds me that he's still got quite a few redeeming qualities in spite of his yuckier ones.
3 stars, not quite 4-star worthy. But the conclusion promises to be fun!
Not as intense as the previous issue, but still pretty good. This seemed to set up the conclusion rather than concentrate on action, and that's fine by me. And the bit with Jonah in that meeting reminds me that he's still got quite a few redeeming qualities in spite of his yuckier ones.
3 stars, not quite 4-star worthy. But the conclusion promises to be fun!
MisterM1
+4
Jun 12, 2018
Wait, didn't Jonas Harrow make the Wisp?
Apr 10, 2017
Looking forward to the conclusion, and to see more dastardly contrivances from Roxxon & Brand.
danico
+12
Nov 22, 2015
@Redsvetz: there was something gratifying about reading the recap and having read every issue in it!
-I like the Wisp bits, hate the Tarantula ones...just be defeated
already...
-I like the Wisp bits, hate the Tarantula ones...just be defeated
already...
Gecko
+13
Feb 14, 2015
Would been nice if there was some footnotes with that recap
Redsvetz
+18
May 11, 2014
-The Roxxon/Brand recap validated my decision to read every disgusting book in the CMRO.
