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"I shall strike at the Beyonder in a way he would never suspect! Though the thought of it revolts me, I shall help preserve my own infernal domain by siding with the forces of life!"
Mephisto
"Lo, There Shall Be a Champion!"
Amazing Spider-Man 274
The Amazing Spider-Man
Title: "Lo, There Shall Be a Champion!"
Storyline: "Secret Wars II"
Volume: 1
Number: 274
Cover price: .75
Cover date: March, 1986
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Credits
Chief: Jim Shooter
Writers: Tom DeFalco
Pencilers: Ron Frenz; Tom Morgan; James Fry; Jack Fury
Inkers: Joe Rubinstein; John Romita; Russ Steffens
Cover artists: Larry Lieber
Cover inker: John Romita
Colorists: George Roussos
Letterers: Joe Rosen
Assistants: Adam Blaustein
Editors: Jim Owsley
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"Lo, There Shall Come a Champion!" is the 274th issue of the first Amazing Spider-Man ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The story was written by Tom DeFalco with layout art by Ron Frenz, finished pencils by Tom Morgan & James Fry, and art assists by Jack Fury. Inks are by Joe Rubinstein with background inks courtesy of John Romita and Russ Steffens. It was colored by George Roussos and lettered by Joe Rosen. The story was edited by Jim Owsley with Adam Blaustein as assistant editor. This issue shipped with a March, 1986 cover date and carries a cover price of .75 cents per copy.

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  • The character of Spider-Man was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 in August, 1962 in a story titled "Spider-Man!" The character has since gone on to become one of the most well-known and enduring super-heroes of all time, having appeared in numerous comic book titles, as well as feature films, animated projects and video games.
  • This issue shipped to retailers on December 23rd, 1985.
  • This issue is a "Secret Wars II" crossover.
  • This issue is reprinted in the Secret Wars II Omnibus hardcover collection, published in 2009 as well as in black and white in the Essential Ghost Rider, Volume 4 trade paperback collection, published in 2010.
  • The back cover of this issue is a pin-up feature of the Beyonder versus Mephisto.
  • This issue was released the same month as Secret Wars II #9. The events of this issue take place immediately prior to that story.
  • This is the first time that the demon Zarathos has been seen since being imprisoned with Johnny Blaze back in Ghost Rider #81.

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