The Amazing Spider-Man # 1 - 1
is a comic book published by Marvel Publishing & released on 3 / / 1963Plot Summary
Peter Parker tries to continue a show biz career as Spider-Man yet J. Jonah Jameson's editorials slamming him as a menance makes it hard to find work.
Peter later finds himself observing a rocket launch piloted by Jameson's son, John. When the rocket malfunctions, Spider-Man convinces the military to allow him to help. He is able to replace the defective guidance control and John is able to land safely.
Peter now believes he has redeemed himself in JJJ's eyes yet the following editorial accused Spider-Man of sabotaging the rocket in the first place in order to perform a rescue and get more attention.
Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and the Chameleon
Still trying to make money, Peter decides to try to join the Fantastic Four. He enters their headquarters, Baxter Building. He fights the foursome with the intentions of showing what he is capable of. They soon tell him that they are a non-profit organization. Disappointed, he leaves.
The criminal, the Chameleon hears of Spider-Man's attempt and figures that he is desperate to earn money. He soon breaks into a military building dressed as Spider-Man to steal missile plans. He is confronted by security officers who place the crime on Spider-Man.
Spider-Man chases after the Chameleon in trying to clear his name. Chameleon is captured but quickly changes to appear as one of the security officers and avoids capture. Spider-Man, now being accused of being the Chameleon has no choice but to flee himself.
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Two great stories in one!
Reviewed by The Serpent on June 5, 2008. The Serpent has written 6 reviews. His/her last review was for Face-to-Face with the Lizard. |
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This issue features two different story's in one that was promised back in amazing Fantasy #15. These are two great stories that are both entertaining and historically significant. The first story introduces for the very first time the Jameson Family (J. Jonah and his son John).After a full seven months later after his last appearance, Peter Parker recalls his origin on how he became Spider-Man and the capture of the Burglar that murdered his Uncle Ben. The action of the story begins later as Jameson's son begins an orbit flight in a spaceship. After liftoff, the capsule splits from the rest of the craft and begins to have problems as it is out of control.
The second story is much more historically significant then the first, it features Spider-Man's first super villain "The Chameleon" and his first meeting of the Fantastic Four as he tries to join them. His intentions was to join up with the Fantastic Four for top salary but then later learns that the FF are a non-profitable organization. The Chameleon portrays Spider-Man and commits some crimes in a building awaiting the real Spider-Man to arrive and putting the blame on him. The Chameleon would not be seen again until the Amazing Spider-Man #15. Simply put, This is one of the most important issues in Spider-mans history and its a must read.
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A Solid Beginning
Reviewed by ENGLENTINE on March 23, 2008. ENGLENTINE has written 583 reviews. His/her last review was for SUICIDE KINGS,” PART 3: DEAD MAN'S HAND . 16 out of 17 users recommend his reviews. |
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There are two different stories in this book. The first, is the story that sets up the rivalry between Spiderman, and newspaper publisher J. Jonah Jameson. Here Spiderman saves his astronaught son John as his spaceship is going to crash. JJJ feels this takes publicity away from his son, "the real hero" and goes on a crusade to stop Spiderman. The second story is Spiderman Vs. The Chameleon. Realizing Spiderman must be desperate for cash, the Chameleon, poses as Spiderman for some robberies. Both stories are written in the same simple style that was the norm for most books of that time. Sometimes the dialogue just mimics what we are looking at. " I will shoot him with my webs," and the picture shows Spiderman shooting the guy with his webs. Still, I would say the story , art, and dialogue all stand above the other books. It's easy to see how this character became so popular. Still a fun book to read.
