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Spider-Man Summer Special#1979
Cover: Gil Kane & Frank Giacoia

Spider-Man Summer Special #1979

· Marvel UK · 0.40 GBP
“To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!”

In "To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!", Peter Parker’s life changes forever after a bite from a radioactive spider grants him extraordinary abilities. Haunted by the consequences of his inaction when a burglar escapes his path—leading to his uncle’s tragic death—he vows to use his powers to protect others. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko, this classic tale captures the birth of Spider-Man with raw emotional weight and the unmistakable artistry of Ditko’s dynamic pencils and inks, all framed by Gil Kane’s iconic cover and Frank Giacoia’s bold inks.

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writer Stan Lee · artist, inker Steve Ditko · letterer Artie Simek · cover Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist, inker Steve Ditko
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils Gil Kane
cover inks Frank Giacoia

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Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains the abilites of a spider. When he fails to stop a burglar who runs past him his uncle his killed as a result. He therefore swears never to shirk his responsibility again.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).