Lot Details
This lot is a set (#298 & #299). The details below describe #299.
| Story | Chance Encounter! |
|---|---|
| Edition | Direct Edition |
| On sale | Nov 10, 1987 |
| Cover price | 0.75 USD · 0.95 CAD · 0.40 GBP |
| Pages | 36 |
| Genre / era | Superhero · Copper Age |
| Characters |
Chance (Nicholas Powell), Carlton Drake, Sandy Kintzler, Joy Mercado, Robbie Robertson, Spider-Man (Peter Parker)
and 2 moreVenom (Eddie Brock), Mary Jane Watson |
Issue details: Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Amazing Spider-Man #298 & #299
The Amazing Spider-Man #298 and #299 feature Venom’s first cameo appearances prior to his full debut in issue #300. These issues marked a pivotal moment in Spider-Man lore by introducing Eddie Brock’s transformation into one of Marvel’s most iconic villains. Illustrated by Todd McFarlane during his early run on the series, they established the definitive visual foundation that would shape Venom’s character design for decades.
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Lot Details
This lot is a set (#298 & #299). The details below describe #299.
| Story | Chance Encounter! |
|---|---|
| Edition | Direct Edition |
| On sale | Nov 10, 1987 |
| Cover price | 0.75 USD · 0.95 CAD · 0.40 GBP |
| Pages | 36 |
| Genre / era | Superhero · Copper Age |
| Characters |
Chance (Nicholas Powell), Carlton Drake, Sandy Kintzler, Joy Mercado, Robbie Robertson, Spider-Man (Peter Parker)
and 2 moreVenom (Eddie Brock), Mary Jane Watson |
Issue details: Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Amazing Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man comic series, created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist-writer Steve Ditko, debuted in March 1963 following the character's successful first appearance in Amazing Fantasy #15 in August 1962. Published by Marvel Comics, the series introduced readers to Peter Parker, a high school student who gains spider-like abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider. The comic broke established industry conventions of the era by featuring a teenage protagonist who was not a sidekick, navigating everyday personal struggles, financial hardship, and social isolation alongside his costumed superhero responsibilities. Under the artistic direction of Ditko and later John Romita Sr., the monthly title established foundational character dynamics, supporting cast members, and classic antagonists, including the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, and the Venom symbiote.
Throughout its multi-decade publication history, The Amazing Spider-Man exerted a profound influence on comic book storytelling and American popular culture. The series was among the earliest in mainstream comics to emphasize grounded personal drama and ongoing continuity, establishing a narrative template that influenced serialized graphic fiction. In 1971, issues #96 through #98 directly challenged the Comics Code Authority regulatory framework by addressing substance abuse without the CCA seal of approval, leading to a revision of industry censorship standards. The comic's storylines, visual design language, and character arcs have provided the source material for numerous adaptations across television, film, video games, and theater, helping turn Spider-Man into one of the most commercially recognizable visual icons in global media.
The Amazing Spider-Man holds an enduring place in modern popular culture as a foundational entry in 20th-century American graphic literature. The franchise's central theme—that "with great power there must also come great responsibility"—became a widely recognized cultural aphorism cited across media, politics, and social discourse. The comic's success was pivotal in establishing Marvel Comics as a major publisher during the Silver Age of Comic Books, laying the groundwork for the modern superhero media genre. Through continuous publication across multiple volumes and thousands of issues, The Amazing Spider-Man remains a primary reference point for superhero storytelling and a central pillar of international entertainment history.
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