That blood dripping from his hand says it all.
Plus, Kirby goon-face.
I can’t tell who looks sadderPeter or Spider-Man?
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A great example of Ditko’s mastery.
The Amazing Spider-Man#238
Artist: John Romita Jr., 1983
Hobgoblin is ripped!
Ultimate Spider-Man#100
Artist: Mark Bagley, 2006
The more Spideys, the better.

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And, with deft palette choices, the 100 really pops.
The Amazing Spider-Man#131
I do.
The Spectacular Spider-Man#2
Artist: John Romita Sr., 1968
This painting is magic.

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Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man#101
Artist: John Byrne, 1985
No color?
Forget that it helped launch the polybag/variant trend for speculators.
This cover is just cool.

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