| The Amazing Spider-Man #129 | |
|---|---|
.png) Cover of The Amazing Spider-Man #129 (February 1974) by Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| Format | Single issue |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Publication date | February 1974 |
| Main character(s) | Spider-Man Jackal Punisher |
| Creative team | |
| Created by | Gerry Conway Ross Andru John Romita Sr. |
| Written by | Gerry Conway |
| Artist(s) | Ross Andru Frank Giacoia Dave Hunt |
| Penciller(s) | Ross Andru |
| Inker(s) | Frank Giacoia Dave Hunt |
| Letterer(s) | John Costanza |
| Colorist(s) | Dave Hunt |
| Editor(s) | Roy Thomas |
The Amazing Spider-Man #129, with its subtitle being "The Punisher Strikes Twice!" is a 19-page-long[1] single issue of the American comic book The Amazing Spider-Man, published by Marvel Comics in 1974. The issue is well known for being the first appearance of the character called the Punisher, who at that point in time was portrayed as an antagonist of Spider-Man but would later become one of Marvel's most popular and successful characters. The issue is also the first appearance of the Jackal, a supervillain who would go on to become one of Spider-Man's main adversaries and an integral part of the infamous mid-'90s Spider-Man storyline the Clone Saga.[2][3]
The issue is considered a milestone comic by Marvel fans[4] and is very sought after among comic book collectors.[5][6][7][8] It was written by Gerry Conway and drawn by artist Ross Andru with a cover by Gil Kane and John Romita Sr.[a] which has been homaged, copied, and parodied multiple times.[10]
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- ^ "Amazing Spider-Man #129". Graded Key Comics. March 24, 2016. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ Manning, Matthew K. (2012). "1970s". In Gilbert, Laura (ed.). Spider-Man Chronicle Celebrating 50 Years of Web-Slinging. Dorling Kindersley. p. 72. ISBN 978-0756692360.
Writer Gerry Conway and artist Ross Andru introduced two major new characters to Spider-Man's world and the Marvel Universe in this self-contained issue. Not only would the vigilante known as the Punisher go on to be one of the most important and iconic Marvel creations of the 1970s, but his instigator, the Jackal, would become the next big threat in Spider-Man's life.
- ^ Several (April 29, 2014). Amazing Spider-Man Masterworks Vol. 16. Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man. Marvel Comics. ISBN 978-0785188018.
- ^ Morris, Chris (July 6, 2016). "6 Treasures Lurking in Your Attic—and How to Get the Most Money for Them". Money.com. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ "Marvel Comics "Amazing Spider-Man" #129 Graded and Encapsulated". EBTH. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ Walters, Mark (April 15, 2004). "GEARING UP FOR PUNISHMENT". BigFanBoy.com. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ Byrne, Craig (November 21, 2016). "Super collectible: The cost of first appearances of 2016's heroes". Blastr. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ Watson, Elwood (July 14, 2009). "The Dilemma of the Italian American Male". Pimps, Wimps, Studs, Thugs and Gentlemen: Essays on Media Images of Masculinity. McFarland. p. 23. ISBN 978-0786443055.
- ^ Scoop staff. "First Appearances, Keys in Hake's Auction". Scoop. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
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