- "Ah! Buck naked! Better make with the thwip-thwip! And quick!"
- ―Spider-Man
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| The Amazing Spider-Man | |
| Title: | "Lucky to Be Alive" |
| Volume: | 3 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Cover price: | $5.99 |
| Cover date: | June, 2014 |
| Publisher: | Marvel Comics |
| Credits | |
| Chief: | Axel Alonso |
| Writers: | Dan Slott |
| Pencilers: | Humberto Ramos |
| Inkers: | Victor Olazaba |
| Cover artists: | Humberto Ramos |
| Cover inker: | Humberto Ramos |
| Cover colorist: | Edgar Delgado |
| Colorists: | Edgar Delgado |
| Letterers: | Chris Eliopoulos |
| Assistants: | Ellie Pyle |
| Editors: | Nick Lowe |
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"Lucky to Be Alive" is the title to the first story in the first issue of the third Amazing Spider-Man ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The story was written by Dan Slott with artwork by Humberto Ramos and inks by Victor Olazaba. It was colored by Edgar Delgado and lettered by Chris Eliopoulos. The story was edited by Nick Lowe with Ellie Pyle as assistant editor. This issue shipped with a June, 2014 cover date and carries a cover price of $5.99 per copy (US).
"Lucky to Be Alive"[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
- Anna Maria Marconi
- J. Jonah Jameson
- Jay Jameson
- May Parker
- Sajani Jaffrey
Villains
- Doctor Octopus, Otto Octavius (In flashback only)
- Electro, Max Dillon (Cameo appearance only)
- Hippo
- Panda-Mania
- Skein, Sybil Dvorak
- White Rabbit, Lorina Dodson
Minor characters
- Black Cat, Felicia Hardy (Cameo appearance only)
- Captain America, Steve Rogers
- Cindy Moon
- Iron Man, Tony Stark
- Johnny Storm (Cameo appearance only)
- Living Brain
- Mary Jane Watson (Cameo appearance only)
- Natalie Long
- Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew
Organizations
Races & Animals
Locations
Items
- Captain America's shield
- Goblin Slayers
- Power armor
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"Recapturing That Old Spark"[]
| "Recapturing That Old Spark" | |
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| Title: | "Recapturing That Old Spark" |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Dan Slott; Christos N. Gage |
| Pencilers: | Javier Rodriguez |
| Inkers: | Alvaro Lopez |
| Colorists: | Javier Rodriguez |
| Letterers: | Chris Eliopoulos |
| Editors: | Nick Lowe; Ellie Pyle |
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
Organizations
Races
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"Crossed Paths"[]
| "Crossed Paths" | |
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| No image available | |
| Title: | "Crossed Paths" |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Dan Slott; Christos N. Gage |
| Pencilers: | Giuseppe Camuncoli |
| Inkers: | John Dell; Cam Smith |
| Colorists: | Antonio Fabela |
| Letterers: | Chris Eliopoulos |
| Editors: | Nick Lowe; Ellie Pyle |
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
Organizations
Races
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"How My Stuff Works"[]
| "How My Stuff Works" | |
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| No image available | |
| Title: | "How My Stuff Works" |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Joe Caramagna |
| Pencilers: | Chris Eliopoulos |
| Inkers: | Chris Eliopoulos |
| Colorists: | Jim Charalampidis |
| Letterers: | Chris Eliopoulos |
| Editors: | Nick Lowe; Ellie Pyle |
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
Organizations
Races
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"Homecoming, Sort Of"[]
| "Homecoming, Sort Of" | |
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| No image available | |
| Title: | "Homecoming, Sort Of" |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Peter David |
| Pencilers: | Will Sliney |
| Inkers: | Will Sliney |
| Colorists: | Antonio Fabela |
| Letterers: | Chris Eliopoulos |
| Editors: | Nick Lowe; Ellie Pyle |
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
Organizations
Races
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"Kaine"[]
| "Kaine" | |
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| No image available | |
| Title: | "Kaine" |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Christopher Yost |
| Pencilers: | Davod Baldeon |
| Inkers: | Jordi Tarragona |
| Colorists: | Rachelle Rosenberg |
| Letterers: | Chris Eliopoulos |
| Editors: | Nick Lowe; Ellie Pyle |
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
Organizations
Races
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"Learning to Crawl: Amazing Reality"[]
| "Learning to Crawl" Amazing Reality" | |
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| Title: | "Learning to Crawl" Amazing Reality" |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Dan Slott |
| Pencilers: | Ramon Perez |
| Inkers: | Ramon Perez |
| Colorists: | Ian Herring |
| Letterers: | Chris Eliopoulos |
| Editors: | Nick Lowe; Ellie Pyle |
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
Organizations
Races
Locations
Items
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.
- This issue was published under the "All-New Marvel NOW!" brand.
- This issue is rated T+ for Teen.
- This issue is UPC barcode 759606079018 00111.
- Special page count: 100 pages.
- This issue is reprinted in the Amazing Spider-Man: The Parker Luck trade paperback collection, released in October, 2014.
- This issue shipped with 48 variant covers by different artist, many of which include retailer incentive exclusive covers, as well as sketch variants, blank variants, thematic variants and reprints.
- The first story includes a flashback to Spider-Man's origin from Amazing Fantasy #15.
Recommended Reading[]
Ongoing Titles
Limited Series
One-Shots & Graphic Novels
See also[]
Spider-Man Media
The World of Spider-Man
External Links[]
- The Amazing Spider-Man, Volume 3 #1 at MDP
- The Amazing Spider-Man, Volume 3 #1 at Comics.org
- The Amazing Spider-Man, Volume 3 #1 at Comic Vine
- The Amazing Spider-Man, Volume 3 #1 at Amazon.com
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