Splash Page · Collection record 0396

Amazing Spider-Man #139, Page 1 SPLASH

Ross Andru (penciller)

Original Art Record

Romitapedia record0396

SeriesAmazing Spider-Man

Issue#139

Published page / object1 SPLASH

Year1974

Story titleDay of the Grizzly!

Penciler / layoutsRoss Andru (penciller)

Romitapedia classificationSplash Page

MediumPencil and Ink

Image scan dimensions550 × 831 pixels

Collection statusPart of the Mike Burkey Personal Collection

Primary sourceRomitaman listing supplied in the complete personal-collection document

Characters

Spider-Man

Encyclopedia Capsule

This splash page is cataloged as Amazing Spider-Man #139, Page 1 SPLASH and credited in the supplied source to Ross Andru (penciller). The source associates it with the story “Day of the Grizzly!” The current catalog tags the visible subjects as Spider-Man.

What the Art Shows

What this artwork shows

Ross Andru Pencils, Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt inks, from the CLASSIC 1974 Amazing Spiderman story titled: "Day of the Grizzly!"

Story and Issue Context

Publication and story context

This record documents a splash page from The Amazing Spider-Man #139, identified as page 1 SPLASH, dated 1974 in the source data. The associated story is listed as “Day of the Grizzly!” The credited artist information supplied with the collection record is Ross Andru (penciller). Its place in the series is best understood as part of the continuing Peter Parker narrative and the creative period represented by the credited artists.

Why This Piece Matters

Why this piece matters

As a splash page, the piece establishes a major scene, chapter opening, or dramatic transition at larger scale than an ordinary interior page. The identified subjects are Spider-Man.

Mike Burkey / Romitaman Notes

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