The Spectacular Spider-Man 1976 #60 Direct ed. - back issue - $15.00

The Beetle's new battlesuit gives him an advantage over Spider-Man when they fight, as does the well-meaning interference of the Gibbon. Later, Beetle challenges Spider-Man to a rematch, but it's the Gibbon who eventually delivers the knockout punch and gets all the credit for defeating the villain.

Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains the abilities of a spider. When he fails to stop a burglar who runs past him, his uncle is killed as a result. He therefore swears never to shirk his responsibility again.

The Thing tempts a purse snatcher with Hostess Cup Cakes and returns the purse to its grateful owner.

Special Double-Sized Issue.

• The Birth of a Legend! - "Based on the original story by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko!" Retelling of Spider-Man's origin from Amazing Fantasy (Marvel, 1962 series) #15. Many panels contain the original Stan Lee dialogue and/or art redrawn from Steve Ditko's layouts.