Splash Page · Collection record 0414

Amazing Spider-Man #157, Page 1

Ross Andru (penciller)

Original Art Record

Romitapedia record0414
SeriesAmazing Spider-Man
Issue#157
Published page / object1
Year1976
Story titleThe Ghost That Haunted Octopus!
Penciler / layoutsRoss Andru (penciller)
Romitapedia classificationSplash Page
MediumPencil and Ink
Image scan dimensions550 × 832 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 #157, Page 1 and credited in the supplied source to Ross Andru (penciller). The source associates it with the story “The Ghost That Haunted Octopus!” The current catalog tags the visible subjects as Spider-Man.

What the Art Shows

What this artwork shows

Ross Andru Pencils, Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt inks, from the CLASSIC 1976 Amazing Spiderman story titled: "The Ghost That Haunted Octopus!"

Story and Issue Context

Publication and story context

This record documents a splash page from The Amazing Spider-Man #157, identified as page 1, dated 1976 in the source data. The associated story is listed as “The Ghost That Haunted Octopus!” 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

Open the complete preserved Romitaman description

Ross Andru Pencils, Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt inks, from the CLASSIC 1976 Amazing Spiderman story titled: "The Ghost That Haunted Octopus!"

Source Information

Primary object source
Romitaman / Mike Burkey personal-collection listing supplied in the master document