AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #104 (Jan1972) 5.5 FN- Gil Kane! Roy Thomas! KA-ZAR !

Item Specifics

Series Name

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

Issue Number

#104

Publisher

Marvel

Main Character

Spider-Man

Genre

Superhero

Grade

5.5 FN-

Certification

Uncertified

Signed

No

Item Description

Legendary comic book artist Gil Kane had long made a name for himself on multiple titles at DC Comics from the mid-50s through the end of the 1960s . . and then changed stomping grounds and became a mainstay at Marvel Comics through the end of his career. Here's his 15th issue at the drawing board of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN in a brilliant 22-issue run!

In "The Beauty and the Brute!", continuing from the previous issue, Spider-Man is caught up in some quicksand in the Savage Land, and in spite of his efforts to free himself, nothing works. He is ultimately saved at the last minute by Ka-Zar. After some initial head butting, the two agree to work together to free Gwen Stacy from the clutches of the creature known as Gog.

Elsewhere in the Savage Land, Gog has brought Gwen to Kraven the Hunter, who has decided to take Gwen as his mate. He explains to her that when he heard news reports of the great Ka-Zar, he became determined to travel to the Savage Land to prove that he's the superior hunter. Upon arriving in the Savage Land though, he came across a crashed alien ship which contained a young Gog within it. Gog was just a tiny creature then, and he "adopted" the creature and helped it grow and it became his loyal "son". He finishes his exposition by explaining that he intends to use Gog for his own personal gain.

This is when Spider-Man and Ka-Zar arrive and battle both Kraven and Gog. Ka-Zar and Kraven clash, and in spite of Kraven's many hunting devices, Ka-Zar proves to be the victor of the fight, driving Kraven off a cliff. Spider-Man meanwhile is left to deal with Gog, where he defeats the creature by driving it into the same quicksand he had gotten caught up in earlier, the creature then sinks to its ultimate demise. Spider-Man quickly swings back to join the others but removes his costume first. Upon returning to the group as Peter everyone is shocked. After thanking Ka-Zar for his help and bidding him farewell, they all depart from the Savage Land.

Beautifully dynamic action by Gil Kane, with Frank Giacoia inking, and a fun story by Roy Thomas!

This is a really nice, good-looking and solid copy of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #104, with a strong binding, a glossy cover, supple pages and bright color. The pages have very little toning for a 51-year-old comic, and no foxing. There is the faintest hint of a mild subscription crease, barely noticeable. A solid 5.5 FN-. Overstreet prices this issue in this grade at $19 . . . but we think $13 is a bit more reasonable!

(And our mere $2 shipping fee is another good reason to take this SPIDEY home!)

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