The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 3 - Mighty Marvel Masterworks

 

I love revisiting these 60's Marvel Masterworks, which compile a number of original comics in one reasonably priced package. This one has the Amazing Spider-Man #29 through #38 and features the debut of Gwen Stacey, Harry Osborn and more, and, among others, has the epic Master Planner storyline with the classic scene re-created for the cover of this collection. Other villains include the Scorpion, the Cat, Kraven the Hunter, the Meteor Man and much more! Of course, J. Jonah Jameson continues to hound the hero, and Peter Parker starts college while literally trying to save his aunt's life and so alienates his peers because he has no time for them - he never really gets a break, does he?

The incredible Steve Ditko illustrates and he is in top form throughout - amazing layouts, penciling and inking - and Stan Lee was also at his peak as a writer. Great stuff! I doubt that I'll ever get tired of these fine tales!