The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 Issue 1facsimile-b

2nd appearance & origin of Spider-Man (Peter Parker)

1st appearance of J. Jonah Jameson

1st appearance of Chameleon (Dmitri Kravinoff).

1st appearance of John Jameson (later becomes Man-Wolf)


1st crossover with the Fantastic Four


"Spider-Man"

With the Parker household desperate for money following the death of Ben Parker, Peter Parker decides to continue in show business as Spider-Man. However, not only does he find it impossible to cash his paycheck (made out to Spider-Man), but the irrational editorials by J. Jonah Jameson in the Daily Bugle effectively quelch his career. ...

"Spider-Man vs. the Chameleon!"

Still looking for a way to use his powers to make money, Spider-Man decides to try and join the Fantastic Four. After explaining his intentions, he learns that the FF are a non-profit organization and earn no salaries. Meanwhile, the Chameleon is using his "multi-pocket disguise vest" to infiltrate a defense installation in the Lark Building at the edge of New York City.


NOTE: The Chameleon is Spider-Man's first costumed foe.

NOTE: The second story features the first time Spider-Man makes a web parachute, the first time he uses his webbing like a slingshot, and the first time he uses his Spider Sense.