The Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection Vol. 05: The Secret Of The Petrified Tablet

(W) Stan Lee (A) John Buscema, Larry Lieber (A/CA) John Romita Sr.

Some of Spider-Man's earliest and most classic stories, written by none other than Stan "The Man" Lee himself!

Two of the fiercest crime lords in New York City are on a quest to decipher an ancient petrified tablet - whose secrets promise great power! It's an indisputable classic by two of Marvel's greatest creators, Stan Lee and John Romita Sr. - and that's not all they have in store! J. Jonah Jameson has the Daily Bugle working overtime to brand Spider-Man as public enemy number one, the Prowler hits the scene, the Black Widow debuts her sultry new spy gear - and the origin of Peter's parents is revealed! Plus: The Kingpin comes back for more, and this time it's a family affair! Also featuring Gwen Stacy and the gang -whose heads are really going to turn when an ill Peter Parker strolls into a party in his Spider-Man costume!

COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #68-85 and material FROM AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #5-6
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