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Rone G · 08-27-2005, 06:58 AM

Hey, I just wanted to know which Amazing Spiderman story arcs everybody thought were the best? You can rank them in some kind of order if you want.

**Mister Mets** · 08-27-2005, 09:51 AM

I'm taking a guess you just bought the 40 Years of Amazing Spider-Man CD Rom.

Ten great ones (beginning with the best)
Amazing Spider-Man #121-122 "Turning Point"
Amazing Spider-Man #248 "The Kid Who Collected Spider-Man"
Amazing Spider-Man #31-33 "If Tihs Be My Destiny"
Amazing Spider-Man #229-230 "Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut"
Amazing Spider-Man #53-59 "Disaster"
Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #30-35, 37, 38 Straczynci's first, and best arc.
Amazing Spider-Man #50-52 "Spider-Man No More" (You may want to read this one before disaster.)
Amazing Spider-Man #193-200 "Return of the Burglar"
Amazing Spider-Man #238-239 "The Hobgoblin"
Amazing Spider-Man #300 "Venom"

I go into more detail with many of them here.
http://forums.comicbookresources.com...ad.php?t=68955

alexw · 08-27-2005, 10:36 AM

Turning Point.

And I've always been partial to the original Gang War (five parter, 2??), maybe because it was one of the first big events when I was reading SM as a kid.

There were plenty of standalone one-issue stories that stick out, though, but all the ones I can think of are actually Peter Parker, Spectacular stories.

Alex.

Harold of the Rocks · 08-27-2005, 01:25 PM

I have the arc with Cobra and Hyde right after Juggernaut (231 & 232). I always check my local comic book store for it, but they don't have it (Grrrr). Might have to resort to other tactics, because while I never dug the X-Men, Juggy rocks! I want these two issues badly!

I also have the Burglar run, that is awesome. Pete powered down, against the man that killed Ben. And Mysterio in the damn mix. Awesome.

I disagree on "Venom", but then again I am allergic to all things symbiote. Except for those bacteria in my tummy, but I digress.

I'd also argue for all Black Cat and Hobgoblin issues. I know that is generalizing a bit, but all of the Amazing Spider-Man issues of these are cool to me. Now, if you get off Amazing, I won't neccessarily defend those. But I might. On another thread. Oh yes, Cyberman I see you involved the first Black Cat appearance in the Burglar run (#193-200). There is also the initial tease of the burglar's motives way back in #170 -- which I do not have, apparently a kinda cheesy Dr. Faustus appearance from the review I have read.

I'm also partial to the initial Will O' the Wisp run (#s 167-68). Then again, overall, I'm big on Len Wein. So under-rated, it would seem. Never mentioned as one of the great writers (he was everywhere!) from what I have seen...

;)

The Defenestrator · 08-27-2005, 01:31 PM

They may not be an arc, but the first ten issues or so of Amazing are the greatest for me. So much character, great super-villains, and Ditko at his best art-wise.

**Mister Mets** · 08-27-2005, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Harold of the Rocks

I have the arc with Cobra and Hyde right after Juggernaut (231 & 232). I always check my local comic book store for it, but they don't have it (Grrrr). Might have to resort to other tactics, because while I never dug the X-Men, Juggy rocks! I want these two issues badly!

I also have the Burglar run, that is awesome. Pete powered down, against the man that killed Ben. And Mysterio in the damn mix. Awesome.

I disagree on "Venom", but then again I am allergic to all things symbiote. Except for those bacteria in my tummy, but I digress.

I'd also argue for all Black Cat and Hobgoblin issues. I know that is generalizing a bit, but all of the Amazing Spider-Man issues of these are cool to me. Now, if you get off Amazing, I won't neccessarily defend those. But I might. On another thread. Oh yes, Cyberman I see you involved the first Black Cat appearance in the Burglar run (#193-200). There is also the initial tease of the burglar's motives way back in #170 -- which I do not have, apparently a kinda cheesy Dr. Faustus appearance from the review I have read.

I'm also partial to the initial Will O' the Wisp run (#s 167-68). Then again, overall, I'm big on Len Wein. So under-rated, it would seem. Never mentioned as one of the great writers (he was everywhere!) from what I have seen...

;)

I would really recommend you check out the 40 Years of Amazing Spider-Man CD Rom collection, and Wizard's Best of Spider-Man hardcover. The latter includes the Juggernaut & Cobra & Hyde stories, among others.

And Len Wein had a few great stories in Amazing Spider-Man #153, and Amazing Spider-Man #176-180, the first 5 part Spider-man story, and a great Green Goblin epic.

TEMPUS · 08-28-2005, 12:17 PM

Round Robin the side kicks revenge is very cool.

The Shadow · 08-28-2005, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Defenestrator

They may not be an arc, but the first ten issues or so of Amazing are the greatest for me. So much character, great super-villains, and Ditko at his best art-wise.

Yeah... same here!

I also liked the Death of Stacy and Goblin, the drug issues, the Gang war and the 1st appearances of the Hobgoblin! Oh, I'm also partial to Silver Sable.

brian2322 · 09-02-2005, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEMPUS

Round Robin the side kicks revenge is very cool.

Yeah RIGHT.

MrPalen · 09-02-2005, 03:41 PM

The Sinister Six and Venom arcs from Erik Larsen's run.

Dark Soul # 7 · 09-02-2005, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEMPUS

Round Robin the side kicks revenge is very cool.

Yeah that is a cool arc with a classic superhero gang vs. supervillain gang battle at the end.

Charagon · 09-03-2005, 04:24 AM

Always liked Spectacular better. Had more Black Cat.

brian2322 · 09-03-2005, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberman

I'm taking a guess you just bought the 40 Years of Amazing Spider-Man CD Rom.

Ten great ones (beginning with the best)
Amazing Spider-Man #121-122 "Turning Point"
Amazing Spider-Man #248 "The Kid Who Collected Spider-Man"
Amazing Spider-Man #31-33 "If Tihs Be My Destiny"
Amazing Spider-Man #229-230 "Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut"
Amazing Spider-Man #53-59 "Disaster"
Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #30-35, 37, 38 Straczynci's first, and best arc.
Amazing Spider-Man #50-52 "Spider-Man No More" (You may want to read this one before disaster.)
Amazing Spider-Man #193-200 "Return of the Burglar"
Amazing Spider-Man #238-239 "The Hobgoblin"
Amazing Spider-Man #300 "Venom"

I go into more detail with many of them here.
http://forums.comicbookresources.com...ad.php?t=68955

I pretty much agree on almost all of this.

comicchick · 05-01-2006, 06:43 AM

which ones did you enjoy the most? ive only read some of the amazing spider-man GN's but i've really enjoyed them so far. how did you find marvel knights, peter parker spider-man, spectacular spider-man, ultimate spider-man?

which ones are the ones that have the deaths of MJ, captain stacy and gwen stacy in? these seem like story lines i should definatley have read.

Web_Spinner · 05-01-2006, 10:49 AM

I'd suggest skipping the ones you mentioned, that was a pretty bad era, so bad, they are NOT collected in TPB.

except the death of Gwen Stacy, that is a classic collected in a tpb of its own.

I would suggest Mark Millar's MK Spider-Man run. 1-12, available in several trade paper backs or in one hard cover collection.

08-27-2005, 01:25 PM	#4
Harold of the Rocks Child of Light Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,466	Cyberman you are so on it... I have the arc with Cobra and Hyde right after Juggernaut (231 & 232). I always check my local comic book store for it, but they don't have it (Grrrr). Might have to resort to other tactics, because while I never dug the X-Men, Juggy rocks! I want these two issues badly! I also have the Burglar run, that is awesome. Pete powered down, against the man that killed Ben. And Mysterio in the damn mix. Awesome. I disagree on "Venom", but then again I am allergic to all things symbiote. Except for those bacteria in my tummy, but I digress. I'd also argue for all Black Cat and Hobgoblin issues. I know that is generalizing a bit, but all of the Amazing Spider-Man issues of these are cool to me. Now, if you get off Amazing, I won't neccessarily defend those. But I might. On another thread. Oh yes, Cyberman I see you involved the first Black Cat appearance in the Burglar run (#193-200). There is also the initial tease of the burglar's motives way back in #170 -- which I do not have, apparently a kinda cheesy Dr. Faustus appearance from the review I have read. I'm also partial to the initial Will O' the Wisp run (#s 167-68). Then again, overall, I'm big on Len Wein. So under-rated, it would seem. Never mentioned as one of the great writers (he was everywhere!) from what I have seen... ;)

05-01-2006, 06:43 AM	#14
comicchick Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Land Of Do-As-You-Please Posts: 51	Spider-man graphic novels which ones did you enjoy the most? ive only read some of the amazing spider-man GN's but i've really enjoyed them so far. how did you find marvel knights, peter parker spider-man, spectacular spider-man, ultimate spider-man? which ones are the ones that have the deaths of MJ, captain stacy and gwen stacy in? these seem like story lines i should definatley have read. Last edited by comicchick; 05-01-2006 at 06:49 AM.

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08-27-2005, 06:58 AM	#1
Rone G New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1	The Recommended Spider-Man stories megathread (Perfect for new readers) Hey, I just wanted to know which Amazing Spiderman story arcs everybody thought were the best? You can rank them in some kind of order if you want.

08-27-2005, 09:51 AM	#2
Mister Mets Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Glasgow, Scotland (student) Posts: 12,247	I'm taking a guess you just bought the 40 Years of Amazing Spider-Man CD Rom. Ten great ones (beginning with the best) Amazing Spider-Man #121-122 "Turning Point" Amazing Spider-Man #248 "The Kid Who Collected Spider-Man" Amazing Spider-Man #31-33 "If Tihs Be My Destiny" Amazing Spider-Man #229-230 "Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut" Amazing Spider-Man #53-59 "Disaster" Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #30-35, 37, 38 Straczynci's first, and best arc. Amazing Spider-Man #50-52 "Spider-Man No More" (You may want to read this one before disaster.) Amazing Spider-Man #193-200 "Return of the Burglar" Amazing Spider-Man #238-239 "The Hobgoblin" Amazing Spider-Man #300 "Venom" I go into more detail with many of them here. http://forums.comicbookresources.com...ad.php?t=68955

08-27-2005, 10:36 AM	#3
alexw Gladiator Thighs Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carrboro, NC Posts: 18	Turning Point. And I've always been partial to the original Gang War (five parter, 2??), maybe because it was one of the first big events when I was reading SM as a kid. There were plenty of standalone one-issue stories that stick out, though, but all the ones I can think of are actually Peter Parker, Spectacular stories. Alex. __________________ Alex Wilson - Telltale Audiobooks - Inconsequential Art - Find My Work

08-27-2005, 01:31 PM	#5
The Defenestrator I know now vy yoo cry... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego! Los Angeles doesn't taste good. Posts: 705	They may not be an arc, but the first ten issues or so of Amazing are the greatest for me. So much character, great super-villains, and Ditko at his best art-wise.

08-28-2005, 12:17 PM	#7
TEMPUS New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 45	Round Robin the side kicks revenge is very cool.

09-02-2005, 03:41 PM	#10
MrPalen Señor Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,034	The Sinister Six and Venom arcs from Erik Larsen's run.

09-03-2005, 04:24 AM	#12
Charagon Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,328	Always liked Spectacular better. Had more Black Cat. __________________ "The truth, that no matter how I feel, as long as I breathe, there is hope!" - Peter Parker

05-01-2006, 10:49 AM	#15
Web_Spinner AMAZING Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 451	I'd suggest skipping the ones you mentioned, that was a pretty bad era, so bad, they are NOT collected in TPB. except the death of Gwen Stacy, that is a classic collected in a tpb of its own. I would suggest Mark Millar's MK Spider-Man run. 1-12, available in several trade paper backs or in one hard cover collection.