- "Out of the way, please! Oh, gee, I'm sorry -- did I accidentally step on your face?"
- ―Spider-Man
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| Peter Parker: Spider-Man Annual | |
| Title: | "Song of the Man-Thing" |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Number: | 1999 |
| Cover price: | $3.50 |
| Cover date: | August, 1999 |
| Publisher: | Marvel Comics |
| Credits | |
| Chief: | Bob Harras |
| Writers: | J.M. DeMatteis |
| Pencilers: | Al Rio; Liam Sharp |
| Inkers: | Dan Schaefer; Liam Sharp |
| Cover artists: | J.G. Jones |
| Cover inker: | J.G. Jones |
| Colorists: | John Kalisz; Liam Sharp |
| Letterers: | Richard Starkings; Comicraft |
| Editors: | Ralph Macchio |
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"Song of the Man-Thing" is the title to the 1999 Annual edition of the Peter Parker: Spider-Man ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The story was written by J.M. DeMatteis with artwork by Al Rio & Liam Sharp and inks by Dan Schaeter. Coloring was by John Kalisz & Liam Sharp with lettering by Richard Starkings of Comicraft. The story was edited by Ralph Macchio. This issue shipped with an August, 1999 cover date and carries a cover price of $3.50 per copy (US).
"Song of the Man-Thing"[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
- D
- Martin Zantz
- Scrier
- Z
Minor characters
- Adam Kad-Mon
- Amodeus Q. Termineus
- Ben Parker (In a dream only)
- Burglar (Alternate reality)
- Flash Thompson (Alternate reality)
- George Stacy (In a dream only)
- Gwen Stacy (In a dream only)
- Mary Parker II (In a dream only)
Organizations
Races & Animals
- Altered humans
- Butterflies (Alternate reality)
- Deer (Alternate reality)
- Humans
- Insects (Alternate reality)
- Swamp monsters
Locations
- California (Alternate reality)
- Himalayas
- New York
- Nexus of All Realities
Items
- Guitar
- Handgun
- Revolver (Alternate reality)
- 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.
- This issue carries the approval stamp of the Comics Code Autority.
- This issue is UPC barcode number 759606047628 00111.
- This issue shipped to retailers on June 30th, 1999.
- The character of Ted Sallis, aka the Man-Thing was created by writers Roy Thomas & Gerry Conway and artist Gray Morrow. He first appeared in the third story in Savage Tales #1 in May, 1971. Most of the early Man-Thing stories following his inaugural appearance were written by Steve Gerber.
- This issue is reprinted in the Spider-Man: The Next Chapter: Volume Two trade paperback collection, published on February 8th, 2012.
- Inker Dan Schaefer's name is mis-spelled as Dan Schaeter in this issue.
- This issue continues plot lines that were left unfinished from Strange Tales, Volume 3 #2.
- Peter Parker makes reference to Stephen Strange, aka Doctor Strange, who is a powerful sorcerer and the master of the Mystic Arts.