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Marvel Visionaries: John Romita Sr. #[nn]

May 2019 · Marvel · 34.99 USD; 45.00 CAD
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This collection celebrates the legendary career of John Romita Sr., one of Marvel's most iconic artists. It features his definitive runs on The Amazing Spider-Man, where he succeeded Steve Ditko and co-created the character of Mary Jane Watson, as well as his work on Daredevil, Captain America, and other classic titles. Spanning the 1960s and 1970s, the volume showcases Romita's dynamic storytelling and his pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of Marvel's Silver Age.

In "It!", Peter Parker visits the doctor with a simple cold, only to learn Aunt May’s health is far more precarious than he thought. As Spider-Man battles a group of mysterious thugs who douse him in a strange gas, his spider sense falters—leaving him vulnerable when the Green Goblin captures him, revealing a shocking truth: the villain is none other than Norman Osborn. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated with dynamic precision by John Romita, with inks by Mickey Demeo and John Romita, and lettering by Artie Simek, this standout story from Marvel Visionaries: John Romita Sr. features a cover by John Romita that captures the moment of confrontation in bold, iconic style.

Contains 21 stories
It!
4 pp · Horror-Suspense
Bill CarterJenny Carter

In "It!" from Marvel Visionaries: John Romita Sr., a seemingly perfect adoption takes a chilling turn when a baby’s strange behavior begins to unravel the lives of its new parents, Bill and Jenny. As accidents mount and paranoia sets in, Bill discovers the truth behind the child’s innocent face—revealing a terrifying alien presence hiding in plain sight.

Flying Saucer!
6 pp · Science Fiction
Back from the Dead!
6 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers] (reintroduction)Bucky (reintroduction)Red Skull (origin retold)

In "Back from the Dead!", Professor Steve Rogers finds himself unexpectedly pulled back into action when a radio report reveals the Red Skull has taken hostages at the United Nations. With his former sidekick Bucky Barnes by his side, Steve trades his classroom coat for the iconic shield and suit, rushing to confront the villain he thought was long gone. The duo’s sudden return shocks both the world and the Red Skull himself—proof that some legends never truly stay dead.

Captain America Turns Traitor!
7 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]BuckyOranoffDr. StandishSub-Mariner [Namor] (cameo)Human Torch [Jim Hammond] (cameo)Toro [Thomas Raymond] (cameo)
I, The Robot
5 pp · Horror-Suspense, Science Fiction

In "I, The Robot," a chilling tale from Marvel Visionaries: John Romita Sr., a machine carries out its final directive with cold precision—first eliminating its creator, then turning its gaze on the next man who enters the room. As the night unfolds, the robot’s mission expands beyond the walls of the house, driven by a command that now feels disturbingly personal.

Untitled Western-Frontier story
5 pp · Western-Frontier
Bruce Banner Is the Hulk!
10 pp · Superhero
Hulk [Bruce Banner]Thunderbolt RossBetty RossRick JonesGlenn TalbotExecutioner [Skurge] (villain)King Arrkam (villain)

In this 2019 tale from *Marvel Visionaries: John Romita Sr.*, the Hulk confronts the Executioner in a clash that could alter the fate of Earth’s future. With the Asgardian defeated, the Hulk returns to his own time, leaving behind a shaken Rick and a military hunt for answers—especially when he finally reveals the truth to Talbot.

If a Hostage Should Die!
10 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]Agent 13 [Peggy Carter]
None Are So Blind..!
20 pp · Superhero
Daredevil [Matt Murdock]Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Foggy NelsonKaren PageAunt May ParkerJ. Jonah JamesonMasked Marauder [Frank Farnum]

In "None Are So Blind..!", Spider-Man, convinced he's uncovered Daredevil's secret identity, confronts Foggy Nelson—only to find Foggy oddly willing to play along, much to Karen Page’s surprise. As tensions flare between Spider-Man and Daredevil, they’re forced to set aside their differences when the Masked Marauder strikes, uniting them in a fight they can’t afford to lose.

How Green Was My Goblin!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Aunt May ParkerAnna WatsonFlash ThompsonGwen StacyHarry OsbornNed LeedsJ. Jonah JamesonGreen Goblin [Norman Osborn] (identity revealed, villain)Professor Stromm (cameo flashback)

In "How Green Was My Goblin!", Peter Parker’s routine visit to the doctor takes a dark turn when he learns Aunt May’s health is failing. As Spider-Man battles a group of mysterious goons, a strange gas disables his spider sense, leaving him vulnerable—especially when the Green Goblin reveals himself not as a stranger, but as Norman Osborn, face to face with Peter in his own home.

Spidey Saves the Day!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]Harry OsbornProfessor Stromm (flashback)Aunt May ParkerAnna May WatsonJ. Jonah JamesonBetty BrantNed Leeds (flashback, cameo)The Enforcers [OxMontanaFancy Dan] (flashback, cameo)Human Torch (flashback, cameo)Lucky Lobo (flashbackcameo)Crime Master (flashback, cameo)Dr. Bromwell (cameo)

In "Spidey Saves the Day!", Spider-Man faces off against the Green Goblin in a high-stakes clash that takes an unexpected turn when an explosion wipes away Norman Osborn’s recent memories, leaving him disoriented and stripped of his villainous past. The story explores the sudden unraveling of a long-standing enemy’s identity, with Spider-Man caught in the aftermath of a transformation he didn’t cause.

The Birth of a Super-Hero!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Frederick FoswellBetty BrantNed LeedsJ. Jonah JamesonJohn JamesonThe RhinoFoggy NelsonHarry OsbornFlash ThompsonGwen StacyAunt May ParkerMary Jane WatsonAnna Watson

When John Jameson returns from a space mission altered by mysterious spores, he finds himself with super strength—and a mission to prove Spider-Man innocent, even as the web-slinger is wrongly accused of a bank robbery. Written by John Romita Sr., this 20-page tale explores the clash of celebrity, justice, and unintended heroism in a story where the line between savior and suspect blurs.

Spider-Man No More!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (origin recap)Aunt May ParkerAnna May WatsonHarry OsbornProfessor Miles WarrenGwen StacyJ. Jonah JamesonBetty BrantMary Jane WatsonPatch [Frederick Foswell]Kingpin [Wilson Fisk] (introduction, villain)The Mob (villain)Johnny Carson (cameo)Ed McMahon (cameo)Uncle Ben Parker (cameo flashback)The Burglar (cameo flashback)

When Peter Parker quits being Spider-Man to focus on college and protect Aunt May, a discarded suit ends up in the Daily Bugle’s hands, sparking unexpected attention. As crime rises and the city feels the shift, Peter must confront whether his absence has cost more than he bargained for.

The Monster in the Streets!
19 pp · Superhero
Dr. Zolten RambowTommy
The Monster's Secret!
19 pp · Superhero
Dr. Zolten Rambow
It Happens In Harlem!
19 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Captain America [Steve Rogers]Falcon [Sam Wilson]Stone Facemembers of Stone Face's gang, several of New York's FinestGlory Grantseveral residents of Glory Grant's apartment buildingHarry Osborn
Vengeance From Viet Nam!
21 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Flash ThompsonAunt May ParkerHarry OsbornGwen StacySha Shan
Enter: Dr Strange!
21 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [also appears as Peter Parker]Dr. StrangeFlash ThompsonSha ShanGwen StacyHarry OsbornAunt May Parker

In "Enter: Dr. Strange!" from Marvel Visionaries: John Romita Sr., Spider-Man teams up with the Sorcerer Supreme to rescue Flash Thompson from a mysterious cult of Vietnamese monks, who believe he’s responsible for the death of their revered high priest during a forgotten conflict. With magic and web-slinging in full force, the duo must unravel a supernatural mystery before the monks’ ancient wrath turns deadly.

Introducing Satana
4 pp · Superhero
Satana Hellstrom (first appearance)
I Remember Gwen
8 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Gwen StacyCaptain StacyMary Jane ParkerFlash ThompsonHarry OsbornDr. Octopus (villain)Green Goblin (villain)
There's a Man Who Leads a Life of Danger!
16 pp · Spy
Richard ParkerMary ParkerAgent Ten [Logan]Supreme One [Wolfgang von Strucker]Adelicia von Krupp

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist, inker John Romita
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks John Romita

Reprints

↩ Reprints Strange Tales #4 (1951), Menace #6 (1953), Young Men #24 (1953), Young Men #26 (1954), Menace #11 (1954), Western Kid #12 (1956), Tales to Astonish #77 (1966), Daredevil #16 (1966), Tales of Suspense #77 (1966), Daredevil #17 (1966), The Amazing Spider-Man #39 (1966), The Amazing Spider-Man #40 (1966), The Amazing Spider-Man #42 (1966), The Amazing Spider-Man #50 (1967), The Spectacular Spider-Man #1 (1968), The Spectacular Spider-Man #2 (1968), Fantastic Four #105 (1970), Fantastic Four #106 (1971), Captain America #138 (1971), The Amazing Spider-Man #108 (1972), The Amazing Spider-Man #109 (1972), Vampire Tales #2 (1973), The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21 (1987), The Amazing Spider-Man #365 (1992), Untold Tales of Spider-Man #-1 (1997), Marvel Visionaries: John Romita Sr. #[nn] (2005), New Avengers #8 (2005)

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