Minor Key
Amazing Spider-Man #42
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
Mary Jane Watson’s face is fully revealed in a famous early appearance.
Why this comic matters
Spider-Man faces a turning point that changes the direction of the ongoing story. The issue builds the milestone into an active conflict with consequences for the character’s relationships, identity or status quo, while leaving the major beats of the ending unspoiled.
Key issue facts
PublisherMarvel
Publication year1966
Key classificationMinor Key
CharactersSpider-Man
Collector significance
As a minor key, the issue is included for a meaningful character, story or continuity milestone rather than being presented as a top-tier first appearance. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.
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How this issue connects to the movies
The movie guides below are connected through Spider-Man. They are discovery links between the comic and film sections of SLABS N' STACKS; inclusion here does not by itself mean a film directly adapts this specific issue.
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2002Spider-ManView movie guide →
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CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2007Spider-Man 3View movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2012The Amazing Spider-ManView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2014The Amazing Spider-Man 2View movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2016Captain America: Civil WarView movie guide →Related movie series
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