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Issue: The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #5
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Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Indicia Publisher: Non-Pareil Publishing Corp.
On Sale Date: 08/13/1968
Volume: 1
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 30 (2 stories, 1 cover)
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Disclose Notes: Indicia: THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN is published by NON-PAREIL PUBLISHING CORP. OFFICE OF PUBLICATION: 625 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10022. SECOND CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT NEW YORK, N.Y. AND AT ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. Published monthly except November, semi-monthly. Copyright © 1968 by Non-Pareil Publishing Corp., Marvel Comics Group, all rights reserved, 625 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022. Vol 1, No. 5, November, 1968 issue. Price 12¢ per copy. No similarity between any of the names, characters, persons and/or institutions in this magazine with those of any living or dead person or institution is intended, and any such similarity which may exist is purely coincidental. Printed in the U.S.A. by World Color Press, Inc., Sparta, Illinois 62286. Subscription rate $1.75 and $2.25 Canada for 12 issues including postage. Foreign subscriptions $3.25. Prices do not include King Size Special November Issue.

Four different versions of the title appear on this issue: Spiderman Special (corner character box); Spider-Man Special (spine); The Amazing Spider-Man (cover); The Amazing Spiderman (indicia).

On-sale date from 1968 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age U.S.; standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched (#1-21); squarebound (#22-27)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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At Long Last -- The Parents of Peter Parker!

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superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; May Parker; Ben Parker; Mary Jane Watson; Gwen Stacy; Harry Osborn; Flash Thompson; Captain George Stacy; John Jameson; J. Jonah Jameson; Robbie Robertson; Betty Brant; Frederick Foswell
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FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Annual #5 [JC Penney Marvel Vintage Pack] #[nn] published January 1994
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man #7 [Regular Edition] published April 2005
FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #22 published January 1979
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagMarvel Tales #264 [Direct] published August 1992
as Cover - The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #5 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Essential Spider-Man #4 [unnamed variant] published December 2000
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #2 [John Romita Cover] published April 2012
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[untitled]

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Spider-Man; Sandor
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Inside front cover featuring scenes from interior story with gray-tone added.
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The Parents of Peter Parker!

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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]]
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.
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FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Annual #5 [JC Penney Marvel Vintage Pack] #[nn] published January 1994
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man #7 [Regular Edition] published April 2005
FlagSpindeln #2 published ?
FlagSpider-Man Annual #1978 published January 1977
as The Parents of Peter Parker! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagEdderkoppen #12/1983 published November 1983
as Peter Parkers foreldre. [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSpindelmannen #12/1983 published December 1983
as Peter Parkers föräldrar. [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Tales #264 [Direct] published August 1992
as The Parents of Peter Parker! [Story on Interior Page(s)]first 20 pp.
FlagMarvel Tales #265 [Direct] published September 1992
as The Parents of Peter Parker, Part Two [Story on Interior Page(s)]final 20 pp.; final 20 pp. of main story
FlagThe Essential Spider-Man #4 [unnamed variant] published December 2000
as The Parents of Peter Parker [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #2 [John Romita Cover] published April 2012
as The Parents of Peter Parker! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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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.
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Look What's Happening to the Handsome Muscular Men on Muscle Beach, California!

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Body builders; pretty girls
With one twist, in just one second, they're adding inches of muscles, to their arms, chest, shoulders. Wny not you?
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Ads, with order coupon, for isometric device
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This candy bar can help you gain lots... of weight!

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Joe Weider; Chuck Sipes
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High School Diploma Through Home Study

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Work Clothes "Bargain"

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Working man
Men! Get 2 complete work outfits!
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Electronic Computer Brain

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Ad, with order coupon, for Digi Comp I digital computer from Royal Advertising Corp.
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Here is a Treasure Chest of Fun

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Nine small ads, with order coupon, for novelties from Honor House Prod. Corp.
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I'll Make You a Master of Karate

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Thug; Wallace K. Reumann
Karate is the secret, Oriental art of self-defense that turns your hands, arms, legs into paralyzing weapons... without any bodily contact.
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Ad, with order coupon, for karate books and paraphernalia from Precise Publications
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[untitled]

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News boys
Look, fellows!
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Ad, with response coupon, from Grit Publishing Co.
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Shop By Mail

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Nine small ads
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It's Brand New!!

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Thor; Spider-Man
Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!
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Marvel Super-Hero T-Shirts

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Spider-Man; Thor; Hulk; Captain Marvel
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The Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit!

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The Thing
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Now on Sale!

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Jack Kirby; John Buscema
Joe Sinnott
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The Silver Surfer; Badoon; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Annihilus
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A Day at the Daily Bugle

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superhero
J. Jonah Jameson; Robbie Robertson; Ned Leeds; Betty Brant
Where's Parker?
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FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Annual #5 [JC Penney Marvel Vintage Pack] #[nn] published January 1994
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man #7 [Regular Edition] published April 2005
FlagSpider-Man Classic #5 published February 2013
FlagThe Essential Spider-Man #4 [unnamed variant] published December 2000
as feature pages [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #2 [John Romita Cover] published April 2012
as A Day at the Daily Bugle [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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"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".
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Giant Stallion Mural Full Color Masterpiece

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King of the Stallions; Aristocracy Lady; Pride O'Duchess; Fascinator Empress; Lady Gallant
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Ad, with order coupon, for art prints from Colonial Studios
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Now in Full Color!

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John Romita
John Romita
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Spider-Man; the Green Goblin
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Peter Parker, the Super Sports Star!

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Peter Parker
Imagine an athlete who has the power of Spider-Man!
Peter Parker as various athletes.
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FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #2 [John Romita Cover] published April 2012
as Peter Parker, the Super Sports Star! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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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!".
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Where It's At!

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Harry Osborne; Peter Parker; J. Jonah Jameson; Aunt May Parker; Gwen Stacy; Mary Jane Parker
A slightly garbled guide to help you locate some of Spidey's most familiar havens and haunts!
A slightly garbled guide to some of Spider-Man's most familiar locations.
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FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #2 [John Romita Cover] published April 2012
as Where It's At! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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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!".
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Most Powerful Airplane

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Cheerios Kid (advertising character)
The XB-70A Valkyrie is the most powerful airplane in the world.
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Ad for Cheerios cereal from General Mills
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This Is Spidey as We Know Him, But--

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Spider-Man
Spider-Man as drawn by other artists for other publications.
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FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #2 [John Romita Cover] published April 2012
as This is Spidey as We Know Him, But-- [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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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.
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Two More Triumphs for Marvel..!

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Marie Severin; Steve Ditko
Marie Severin; Steve Ditko
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Now on Sale!
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Here We Go-a-Plotting!

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humorous
Stan Lee; John Romita; Larry Lieber; Roy Thomas
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FlagMarvel Tales #264 [Direct] published August 1992
FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Annual #5 [JC Penney Marvel Vintage Pack] #[nn] published January 1994
FlagMarvel Visionaries: Stan Lee #[nn] published February 2005
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man #7 [Regular Edition] published April 2005
FlagMarvel Deluxe : Stan Lee #1 published October 2007
FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #22 published January 1979
as Here We Go-A-Plotting! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Essential Spider-Man #4 [unnamed variant] published December 2000
as Here We Go-a-Plotting [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #2 [John Romita Cover] published April 2012
as Here We Go-a-Plotting! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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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.
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Collect Coins.. the Hobby Road to Riches

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Boy; girl
"Surprise" Coin Packet
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Ad, with order coupon, from Hobby Coin Co.
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Shop By Mail

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Sixteen small ads
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Good News for You Who Want to Make Extra Money Easily!

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"Sachet of Flowers" Free
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Inside back cover. Ad, with response coupon, from Creative Card Company
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We're Looking for People Who Like to Draw

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Norman Rockwell
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Back cover. Ad, with response coupon, from Famous Artists School

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