- "I've studied that photo of Spider-Man long enough! It's time to decide whether to offer him Avengers membership!"
- ―Captain America
| "...To Become an Avenger!" | |
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| The Amazing Spider-Man | |
| Title: | "...To Become an Avenger!" |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Number: | 3 |
| Cover price: | .25 |
| Cover date: | November, 1966 |
| Publisher: | Marvel Comics |
| Credits | |
| Chief: | Stan Lee |
| Writers: | Stan Lee |
| Pencilers: | John Romita, Sr.; Don Heck |
| Inkers: | Mickey Demeo |
| Cover artists: | John Romita, Sr.; Steve Ditko |
| Cover inker: | Mickey Demeo; Steve Ditko |
| Cover letterer: | Sam Rosen |
| Letterers: | Artie Simek |
| Editors: | Stan Lee |
| Navigation | |
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| Next: | Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4 |
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"...To Become an Avenger!"[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
- Captain America, Steve Rogers
- Goliath, Hank Pym
- Hawkeye, Clint Barton
- Iron Man, Tony Stark
- J. Jonah Jameson
- May Parker
- Thor Odinson
- Wasp, Janet van Dyne
Villains
Minor characters
- Daredevil, Matt Murdock
- Frederick Foswell
- Nicholas Bromwell (Referenced only)
- Quicksilver, Pietro Maximoff (Referenced only)
- Scarlet Witch, Wanda Maximoff (Referenced only)
Organizations
Races & Animals
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"Turning Point"[]
| "Turning Point" | |
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| No image available | |
| Title: | "Turning Point" |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Stan Lee |
| Pencilers: | Steve Ditko |
| Inkers: | Steve Ditko |
| Letterers: | Sam Rosen |
| Editors: | Stan Lee |
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
- Blackie Gaxton
- Doctor Octopus, Otto Octavius
Minor characters
Organizations
Races & Animals
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"Unmasked by Dr. Octopus!"[]
| "Unmasked by Dr. Octopus!" | |
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| Title: | "Unmasked by Dr. Octopus!" |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Stan Lee |
| Pencilers: | Steve Ditko |
| Inkers: | Steve Ditko |
| Letterers: | Artie Simek |
| Editors: | Stan Lee |
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
Organizations
Races & Animals
Locations
Items
- Daily Bugle newspaper
- Doc Ock's tentacles
- Spider-signal
- Spider-Man's belt camera
- Spider-Man's utility belt
- Web-shooters
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
Notes & Trivia[]
- 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.
- The Avengers were created by writer Stan Lee and artists Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. They first appeared in The Avengers #1 in September, 1963.
- The actual title to this issue is Amazing Spider-Man King-Size Special 3, which redirects to this page.
- The tagline to this issue is "All New. Spidey faces the Mighty Avengers! The Incredible Hulk! 'Nuff said!"
- "...To Become an Avenger!" is reprinted in Giant-Size Spider-Man #2 and Marvel Tales #181.
- "Turning Point" was originally printed in Amazing Spider-Man #11.
- "Unmasked by Dr. Octopus!" was originally printed in Amazing Spider-Man #12.
- Inker and cover inker Mike Esposito is credited as Mickey Demeo in this issue.
- This issue was released the same month as Amazing Spider-Man #42.