- "Buddy, there is always somebody trying to kick your feet out from under you. You just gotta kick first. Joey's gotta learn that for himself. Evolve or die, you know?"
- ―Kyle Jacoby
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| The Amazing Spider-Man | |
| Title: | "Transformations, Literal & Otherwise" |
| Volume: | 2 |
| Number: | 30 |
| Cover price: | $2.25 |
| Cover date: | June, 2001 |
| Publisher: | Marvel Comics |
| Credits | |
| Chief: | Joe Quesada |
| Writers: | J. Michael Straczynski |
| Pencilers: | John Romita, Jr. |
| Inkers: | Scott Hanna |
| Cover artists: | J. Scott Campbell |
| Cover inker: | Tim Townsend |
| Cover colorist: | Justin Ponsor |
| Colorists: | Dan Kemp; Avalon Studios |
| Letterers: | Richard Starkings; Comicraft's Wes Abbott |
| Assistants: | John Miesegaes |
| Editors: | Axel Alonso |
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| Previous: | Amazing Spider-Man Vol 2 #29 |
| Next: | Amazing Spider-Man Vol 2 #31 |
"Transformations, Literal & Otherwise" is the title to issue #30 of the second Amazing Spider-Man ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The story was written by J. Michael Straczynski with artwork by John Romita, Jr. and inks by Scott Hanna. It was colored by Dan Kemp & Avalon Studios and lettered by Wes Abbott of Comicraft and Richard Starkings. The story was edited by Axel Alonso with John Miesegaes as assistant editor. This issue shipped with a June, 2001 cover date and carries a cover price of $2.25 per copy (US).
"Transformations, Literal & Otherwise"[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
- Ezekiel Sims (1st appearance)
- Joey Gastone (1st appearance)
- Kyle Jacoby (1st appearance)
Villains
- Morlun (1st appearance)
Minor characters
- Bundesadler, Sigismund Bismarck (Only appearance; dies)
- Dex
- Gwen Stacy (In flashback only)
- Flash Thompson (In flashback only)
- May Parker (Behind the scenes only)
Organizations
- Fantastic Four (Referenced only)
- Sinister Six (Referenced only)
Races & Animals
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
Notes & Trivia[]
Peter Parker. Ain't he amazing?
- 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 carries the approval stamp of the Comics Code Authority.
- This issue is UPC barcode number 759606047161 03011.
- This issue shipped to retailers on April 11th, 2001.
- This issue is Legacy number 471. "Amazing Spider-Man 471" redirects to this page.
- This issue begins J. Michael Straczynski's run on the title as writer.
- This issue introduces the concept of the Spider Totem story arc.
- The man that Morlun kills at the end of the issue is Sigismund Bismarck. This is his first and only appearance to date; dies off-panel. Bismarck is another avatar of the Spider Totem, similar to Peter Parker and Ezekiel Sims.
Reprints[]
The story from this issue has been reprinted in the following volumes.
- Amazing Spider-Man: Coming Home
- Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection 1
- Marvel Must Haves: Amazing Spider-Man 30-32