Amazing Spider-Man #169, Page 31 SPLASH (1977)
Ross Andru (penciller); Mike Esposito (inker)
Original Art Record
Characters
Spider-Man
Encyclopedia Capsule
This splash page is cataloged as Amazing Spider-Man #169, Page 31 SPLASH (1977) and credited in the supplied source to Ross Andru (penciller); Mike Esposito (inker). The source associates it with the story “Confrontation!” The Romitaman description states: This great SPLASH page features a great perspective of Spider-Man IN COSTUME hanging on the wall, as he meets the all powerful and evil: "DOCTOR FAUSTUS" for the VERY FIRST TIME!
What the Art Shows
What this artwork shows
Ross Andru, and inked by the great Mike Esposito, from the story titled: "Confrontation!" This great SPLASH page features a great perspective of Spider-Man IN COSTUME hanging on the wall, as he meets the all powerful and evil: "DOCTOR FAUSTUS" for the VERY FIRST TIME. Just A great opportunity here to own a VERY HARD to find 1977 Ross Andru Bronze Age "AMAZING" SPIDER-MAN SPLASH page!
Story and Issue Context
Publication and story context
This record documents a splash page from The Amazing Spider-Man #169, identified as page 31 SPLASH (1977), dated 1977 in the source data. The associated story is listed as “Confrontation!” The credited artist information supplied with the collection record is Ross Andru (penciller); Mike Esposito (inker). 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.
Source Significance Excerpt
Check out this very nice 1977 Amazing Spider-Man SPLASH page, which was penciled by the great Ross Andru, and inked by the great Mike Esposito, from the story titled: "Confrontation!" This great SPLASH page features a great perspective of Spider-Man IN COSTUME hanging on the wall, as he meets the all powerful and evil: "DOCTOR FAUSTUS" for the VERY FIRST TIME!
Mike Burkey / Romitaman Notes
Check out this very nice 1977 Amazing Spider-Man SPLASH page, which was penciled by the great Ross Andru, and inked by the great Mike Esposito, from the story titled: "Confrontation!" This great SPLASH page features a great perspective of Spider-Man IN COSTUME hanging on the wall, as he meets the all powerful and evil: "DOCTOR FAUSTUS" for the VERY FIRST TIME!
Open the complete preserved Romitaman description
Check out this very nice 1977 Amazing Spider-Man SPLASH page, which was penciled by the great Ross Andru, and inked by the great Mike Esposito, from the story titled: "Confrontation!" This great SPLASH page features a great perspective of Spider-Man IN COSTUME hanging on the wall, as he meets the all powerful and evil: "DOCTOR FAUSTUS" for the VERY FIRST TIME! Just A great opportunity here to own a VERY HARD to find 1977 Ross Andru Bronze Age "AMAZING" SPIDER-MAN SPLASH page!
Source Information
- Primary object source
- Romitaman / Mike Burkey personal-collection listing supplied in the master document