Major Key
Amazing Spider-Man #102
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
Concludes Morbius' introductory story and expands his origin.
Why this comic matters
Spider-Man becomes caught up in Morbius’s desperate struggle with the condition that has transformed him into a living vampire. At the same time, Peter is dealing with the consequences of his own attempt to remove his powers, turning the issue into a collision of two dangerous experiments.
Key issue facts
PublisherMarvel
Publication year1971
Key classificationMajor Key
CharactersMorbius
Collector significance
As a major key, the issue is notable for the milestone recorded above and is the kind of comic collectors often identify by the event, debut or change it contains. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.
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