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.

Amazing Spider-Man #300Artist: Todd McFarlane, 1988

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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.

Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #5Artist: Paolo Rivera, 2013

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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.

Amazing Spider-Man #316Artist: Todd McFarlane, 1989

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Marvel Super-Heroes: Secret Wars #8Mike Zeck, 1984

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Amazing Fantasy #15Artist: Jack Kirby, 1962

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Amazing Spider-Man #39Artist: Steve Ditko, 1966

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Amazing Spider-Man #129Artist: Gil Kane, 1974

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Amazing Spider-Man #50Artist: John Romita Sr., 1967

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Marvels #4Artist: Alex Ross, 1994

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Amazing Spider-Man #33Artist: Steve Ditko, 1966

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Amazing Spider-Man #578Artist: Marcos Martin, 2009

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Amazing Spider-Man #238Artist: John Romita Jr., 1983

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Amazing Spider-Man #700Artist: Pacal Garcin, 2013

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Amazing Spider-Man #641Artist: Paolo Rivera, 2010

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Ultimate Spider-Man #100Artist: Mark Bagley, 2006

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Amazing Spider-Man #131Artist: Gil Kane, 1974

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Amazing Spider-Man #600Artist: Alex Ross, 2009

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Spectacular Spider-Man #2Artist: John Romita Sr., 1968

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Amazing Spider-Man #665Artist: Paolo Rivera, 2011

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Amazing Spider-Man #70John Romita Sr., 1969

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Web of Spider-Man #1Charles Vess, 1985

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Amazing Spider-Man #313Artist: Todd McFarlane, 1989

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Web of Spider-Man #32Artist: Mike Zeck, 1987

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Spectacular Spider-Man #101John Byrne, 1985

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Spider-Man #1Artist: Todd McFarlane, 1990

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