The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #5

(November 1968)

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 1)

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Pencils

Larry Lieber

Inks

Mike Esposito

Letters

typeset; Morrie Kuramoto

Characters

Spider-Man; Sandor

Indexer Notes

Inside front cover featuring scenes from interior story with gray-tone added.

The Parents of Peter Parker! (Table of Contents: 2)

Spider-Man / comic story / 40 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Larry Lieber; John Romita (see notes)

Inks

Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo]

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek

Genre

superhero

Characters

Richard Parker (introduction in flashback; death; Spider-Man's Dad); Mary Parker (introduction in flashback; death; Spider-Man's Mom); Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Aunt May Parker; Uncle Ben Parker (flashback); Red Skull [Albert Malik]; Sandor (introduction); the Finisher (introduction, dies); Ahab; Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]]

Synopsis

Peter learns the truth about his parents. First, he believes them to be traitors working for the Nazi villain Red Skull, but in the end he finds that they were double agents and is able to exonerate them.

Reprints

• in Spider-Man Annual (World Distributors, 1975 series) #1978 (1977)
• in Edderkoppen (Carlsen, 1979 series) #2 - I Keglekongens klør (1979)
• in Strange (Editions Lug, 1970 series) #129 (5 septembre 1980) [20 premières pages/20 first pages], #130 (5 octobre 1980) [20 dernières pages (sauf page 25)/20 last pages (except page 25)]
• in Edderkoppen (Atlantic Forlag, 1978 series) #12/1983 ([november] 1983)
• in Spindelmannen (Atlantic Förlags AB, 1978 series) #12/1983 ([december] 1983)
• in Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #264 (August 1992) [first 20 pp.]
• in L'Uomo Ragno Classic (Edizioni Star Comics, 1991 series) #19 (Agosto 1992)
• in Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #265 (September 1992) [final 20 pp.; final 20 pp. of main story]
• in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #5 [JC Penney Marvel Vintage Pack] (Marvel, 1994 series) ([1994])
• in Strange Spécial Origines (Semic S.A., 1989 series) #289 hors série (5 janvier 1994) [Moins 1 page/Minus 1 page]
• in The Essential Spider-Man (Marvel, 1996 series) #4 (December 2000)
• in Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 2003 series) #7 [Regular Edition] ([April] 2005)
• in Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus (Marvel, 2007 series) #2 ([April] 2012)
• in Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection (Marvel, 2013 series) #5 - The Secret of the Petrified Tablet (2019)
• in Spindeln (Carlsen/if [SE], 1979 series) #2 - I klorna på undre världen
• in Marvel-Comic-Sonderheft (Condor, 1980 series) #10

Keywords

Algeria

Indexer Notes

John Romita wrote that he worked very closely, page by page, with Larry Lieber, in laying out the story and assisting with the pencils, on this issue.

Look What's Happening to the Handsome Muscular Men on Muscle Beach, California! (Table of Contents: 3) (Expand) /

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This candy bar can help you gain lots... of weight! (Table of Contents: 4) (Expand) /

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High School Diploma Through Home Study (Table of Contents: 5) (Expand) /

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Work Clothes "Bargain" (Table of Contents: 6) (Expand) /

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Electronic Computer Brain (Table of Contents: 7) (Expand) /

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Here is a Treasure Chest of Fun (Table of Contents: 8) (Expand) /

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I'll Make You a Master of Karate (Table of Contents: 9) (Expand) /

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[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 10) (Expand) /

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Shop By Mail (Table of Contents: 11) (Expand) /

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It's Brand New!! (Table of Contents: 12) (Expand) /

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Marvel Super-Hero T-Shirts (Table of Contents: 13) (Expand) /

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The Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit! (Table of Contents: 14) (Expand) /

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Now on Sale! (Table of Contents: 15) (Expand) /

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A Day at the Daily Bugle (Table of Contents: 16)

Spider-Man / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Larry Lieber; John Romita (see notes)

Inks

Mike Esposito

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek; Morrie Kuramoto

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Where's Parker?

Genre

superhero

Characters

J. Jonah Jameson; Robbie Robertson; Ned Leeds; Betty Brant

Reprints

• in Marvel Treasury Edition (Marvel, 1974 series) #22 (1979)
• in Die Spinne (BSV - Williams, 1974 series) #131
• in Nova (Editions Lug, 1978 series) #84 (5 janvier 1985)
• in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #5 [JC Penney Marvel Vintage Pack] (Marvel, 1994 series) ([1994])
• in The Essential Spider-Man (Marvel, 1996 series) #4 (December 2000)
• in Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 2003 series) #7 [Regular Edition] ([April] 2005)
• in Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus (Marvel, 2007 series) #2 ([April] 2012)
• in Spider-Man Classic (Panini France, 2012 series) #5 (février 2013)
• in Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection (Marvel, 2013 series) #5 - The Secret of the Petrified Tablet (2019)

Indexer Notes

"A Special Spidey Pin-Up". John Romita has indicated that he worked very closely with Larry Lieber on this annual, page by page, including the pin-up feature "A Day at the Daily Bugle".

Giant Stallion Mural Full Color Masterpiece (Table of Contents: 17) (Expand) /

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Shop By Mail (Table of Contents: 18) (Expand) /

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Now in Full Color! (Table of Contents: 19) (Expand) /

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Peter Parker, the Super Sports Star! (Table of Contents: 20)

Spider-Man / illustration / 2 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Larry Lieber; John Romita (see notes)

Inks

Mike Esposito

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Imagine an athlete who has the power of Spider-Man!

Characters

Peter Parker

Synopsis

Peter Parker as various athletes.

Reprints

• in Nova (Editions Lug, 1978 series) #85 (5 février 1985)
• in Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus (Marvel, 2007 series) #2 ([April] 2012)
• in Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection (Marvel, 2013 series) #5 - The Secret of the Petrified Tablet (2019)

Indexer Notes

John Romita has indicated that he worked very closely with Larry Lieber on this annual, page by page, including the pin-up feature "Peter Parker, the Super Sports Star!".

Where It's At! (Table of Contents: 21)

Spider-Man / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Larry Lieber; John Romita (see notes)

Inks

Mike Esposito

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek

First Line of Dialogue or Text

A slightly garbled guide to help you locate some of Spidey's most familiar havens and haunts!

Characters

Harry Osborne; Peter Parker; J. Jonah Jameson; Aunt May Parker; Gwen Stacy; Mary Jane Parker

Synopsis

A slightly garbled guide to some of Spider-Man's most familiar locations.

Reprints

• in Die Spinne (BSV - Williams, 1974 series) #132
• in Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus (Marvel, 2007 series) #2 ([April] 2012)
• in Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection (Marvel, 2013 series) #5 - The Secret of the Petrified Tablet (2019)

Indexer Notes

John Romita has indicated that he worked very closely with Larry Lieber on this annual, page by page, including the pin-up feature "Where It's At!".

Most Powerful Airplane (Table of Contents: 22) (Expand) /

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[This Is Spidey as We Know Him, But--] (Table of Contents: 23)

Spider-Man / illustration / 2 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Larry Lieber; John Romita (see notes)

Inks

Mike Esposito

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek

Characters

Spider-Man

Synopsis

Spider-Man as drawn by other artists for other publications.

Reprints

• in Die Spinne (BSV - Williams, 1974 series) #133
• in Nova (Editions Lug, 1978 series) #84 (5 janvier 1985)
• in Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus (Marvel, 2007 series) #2 ([April] 2012)
• in Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection (Marvel, 2013 series) #5 - The Secret of the Petrified Tablet (2019)

Indexer Notes

John Romita has indicated that he worked very closely with Larry Lieber on this annual, page by page, including the pin-up feature Spidey as drawn by other artists. Spider-Man appears as Dick Tracy, Li'l Abner, Superman, Mickey Mouse, Charlie Brown, and a blend of Archie with Reggie.

Two More Triumphs for Marvel..! (Table of Contents: 24) (Expand) /

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Here We Go-a-Plotting! (Table of Contents: 25)

comic story / 3 pages (report information)

Script

Marie Severin

Pencils

Marie Severin

Inks

Frank Giacoia

Colors

Marie Severin ?

Letters

Artie Simek

Genre

humor

Characters

Stan Lee; John Romita; Larry Lieber; Roy Thomas

Reprints

• in Marvel Treasury Edition (Marvel, 1974 series) #22 (1979)
• in Edderkoppens gavealbum [En gal verden] (Atlantic Forlag, 1980 series) (1980)
• in Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #264 [Direct] (August 1992)
• in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #5 [JC Penney Marvel Vintage Pack] (Marvel, 1994 series) ([1994])
• in The Essential Spider-Man (Marvel, 1996 series) #4 (December 2000)
• in Marvel Visionaries: Stan Lee (Marvel, 2005 series) (February 2005)
• in Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 2003 series) #7 [Regular Edition] ([April] 2005)
• in Marvel Deluxe : Stan Lee (Panini France, 2007 series) #1 (octobre 2007)
• in Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus (Marvel, 2007 series) #2 ([April] 2012)
• in Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection (Marvel, 2013 series) #5 - The Secret of the Petrified Tablet (2019)

Indexer Notes

John Romita did preliminary layouts for this feature that were then completely redone by Marie Severin. According to an interview with Marie in Fans of Central Jersey, she wrote this story, which was edited by Stan Lee.

Collect Coins.. the Hobby Road to Riches (Table of Contents: 26) (Expand) /

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Shop By Mail (Table of Contents: 27) (Expand) /

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Good News for You Who Want to Make Extra Money Easily! (Table of Contents: 28) (Expand) /

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We're Looking for People Who Like to Draw (Table of Contents: 29) (Expand) /

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