Marvel Released September 1963

Amazing Spider-Man #4

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Published September 1963
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Pages 32
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"NOTHING CAN STOP...THE SANDMAN!" Spider-Man must contend with the villainous might of Sandman. But worst of all, Spidey has to deal with the dreaded...J. Jonah Jameson!

Key Facts

  • 1st appearance and origin of Sandman
  • 1st appearance of Betty Brant, a secretary at the Daily Bugle
  • Spider-Man refers to himself as 'The Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' for the first time
  • 1st cameo appearance of Jessica Jones, a spectator of the Sandman versus Spider-Man fight - this appearance is retconned as revealed in The Amazing Spider-Man #601
  • [July 2024 - Sandman rumored for the Spider-Noir TV series]

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Issue 5 of 666
Cover art for Amazing Spider-Man #4
Amazing Spider-Man #4 variant cover
Spider-Noir
Splash page appearance of Sandman
First in-story appearance of Sandman
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