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Marvel Visionaries: John Romita Sr. #[nn]

Aug 2005 · Marvel · 29.99 USD; 48.00 CAD
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This volume celebrates the legendary career of John Romita Sr., one of Marvel's most influential artists. It collects key stories from his tenure on titles like The Amazing Spider-Man and Daredevil, showcasing his dynamic storytelling and iconic character designs that helped define the Bronze Age of comics. Spanning the 1960s and 1970s, the collection highlights Romita's role in shaping Spider-Man's world and his collaborations with writers like Stan Lee.

In "It!", Stan Lee teams up with John Romita on a gripping tale that redefines the stakes for Peter Parker. With Aunt May's health hanging in the balance, Spider-Man faces a terrifying new threat when a mysterious gas disables his spider sense—leaving him vulnerable as the Green Goblin reveals a shocking identity. The cover by John Romita captures the moment of dread with stark, iconic precision.

Contains 13 stories
It!
4 pp · Horror-Suspense
Bill CarterJenny Carter

In "It!", a seemingly perfect adoption takes a terrifying turn when a baby's strange behavior begins to unsettle its new parents, Bill and Jenny. After a series of near-fatal incidents—including poisoned coffee and a sudden fire that leaves the infant unharmed—Bill starts to suspect the child is far more dangerous than it appears. When the baby finally reveals its true, otherworldly nature, the consequences are deadly.

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 student Bucky Barnes by his side, the two quickly trade their civilian clothes for their iconic Captain America and Bucky costumes, crashing through a window to confront the villain they thought was long gone.

Captain America Turns Traitor!
7 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]BuckyOranoffDr. StandishNamor the Sub-Mariner (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 follows a deadly command—first to kill its creator, then to hunt down anyone who enters the room. With eerie precision, it executes its programming, stepping into the night with a purpose that blurs the line between servant and predator.

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 a high-stakes clash across time, the Hulk faces off against the Executioner in a battle that could reshape Earth’s future—only to return to his own era after the Asgardian’s defeat. With the military still hunting him and believing both Banner and the Hulk to be dead, Rick reveals the truth about the Hulk’s identity to Talbot.

If a Hostage Should Die!
10 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]Agent 13 [Peggy Carter]
Enter... Spider-Man
20 pp · Superhero
Daredevil [Matt Murdock]Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Foggy NelsonKaren PageAunt May ParkerJ. Jonah JamesonMasked Marauder [Frank Farnum] (villain, introduction)
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 identity, confronts Foggy Nelson—only for Foggy to half-jokingly play along to impress Karen Page. When the Masked Marauder strikes, Spider-Man and Daredevil set aside their suspicions long enough to stop the threat, leaving the truth of Foggy's involvement—and the real Daredevil—still very much in question.

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] (villainidentity revealed)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 dangerously fragile. Forced into action as Spider-Man, he’s ambushed by mysterious goons wielding a disorienting gas that dulls his spider sense—leaving him exposed when the Green Goblin reveals himself in a chilling twist.

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 (cameo flashback)The Enforcers [OxMontanaFancy Dan] (cameo flashback)Human Torch (cameo flashback)Lucky Lobo (cameo flashback)Crime Master (cameo flashback)Dr. Bromwell (cameo)

In "Spidey Saves the Day!", Spider-Man faces off against the Green Goblin in a high-stakes clash that takes a surprising turn when an explosion wipes away Norman Osborn's recent memories, leaving him confused and vulnerable. The story explores the fragile line between hero and villain as the man once known as the Green Goblin is suddenly unmoored from his past.

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

In "The Birth of a Super-Hero!", John Jameson returns from a space mission altered by mysterious spores, awakening newfound super strength on Earth. When Spider-Man is wrongly accused of a bank robbery, Jameson—driven by a mix of duty and personal conviction—steps in to bring the web-slinger to justice, using his powers in ways he never expected.

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist, inker John Romita
letterer Art 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), 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 #365 (1992), Untold Tales of Spider-Man #-1 (1997)

Reprinted in Marvel Visionaries: John Romita Sr. #[nn] (2019)

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