Amazing Spider-Man #185, Page 31 SPLASH 1978
Ross Andru (penciller); Mike Esposito (inker)
Original Art Record
Characters
Spider-ManPeter ParkerHarry OsbornJ. Jonah JamesonBetty BrantFlash Thompson
Encyclopedia Capsule
This splash page is cataloged as Amazing Spider-Man #185, Page 31 SPLASH 1978 and credited in the supplied source to Ross Andru (penciller); Mike Esposito (inker). The source associates it with the story “The Graduation of Peter Parker!” The Romitaman description states: This great SPLASH page features the GRADUATION of Peter Parker!
What the Art Shows
What this artwork shows
Ross Andru, and inked by the great Mike Esposito, from the story aptly titled: "The Graduation of Peter Parker!" This great SPLASH page features the GRADUATION of Peter Parker. we also see nice images of Flash Thompson; Harry Osborn; Betty Brant; J. Jonah Jameson; and Randy Robertson at the graduation.
Story and Issue Context
Publication and story context
This record documents a splash page from The Amazing Spider-Man #185, identified as page 31 SPLASH 1978, dated 1978 in the source data. The associated story is listed as “The Graduation of Peter Parker!” 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, Peter Parker, Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Flash Thompson.
Mike Burkey / Romitaman Notes
Open the complete preserved Romitaman description
Check out this very nice, and VERY LAST 1978 Amazing Spider-Man SPLASH page that was penciled by the great Ross Andru, and inked by the great Mike Esposito, from the story aptly titled: "The Graduation of Peter Parker!" This great SPLASH page features the GRADUATION of Peter Parker! we also see nice images of Flash Thompson; Harry Osborn; Betty Brant; J. Jonah Jameson; and Randy Robertson at the graduation. We also have a very short heartfelt GOODBYE from Ross Andru and Mike Esposito drawn into the very last script line of the story. Just A great opportunity here to own "THEE" VERY LAST SPLASH..... and very last PAGE of AMAZING Spider-Man artwork, drawn by Ross Andru and mike Esposito!
Source Information
- Primary object source
- Romitaman / Mike Burkey personal-collection listing supplied in the master document