The Amazing Spider-Man #40
marvel • 2002
- Series
- The Amazing Spider-Man
- Issue
- 40
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Cover date
- Jun 1, 2002
- Story title
- Sensitive Issues
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The Amazing Spider-Man #40, released in September 1966, serves as the conclusion to a pivotal two-part storyline that solidified the Green Goblin as Spider-Man's arch-nemesis. This issue is historically significant for featuring the first full reveal of the villain's secret identity as Norman Osborn, a development that introduced lasting psychological stakes to Peter Parker's life beyond simple physical combat.
The art was provided by John Romita Sr., who had recently taken over penciling duties from Steve Ditko. Romita's distinct style brought a more polished, romanticized look to the series that contrasted with Ditko's grittier aesthetic. His work on this issue is celebrated for its dynamic character expressions and fluid action sequences, effectively defining the visual language of the Spider-Man mythos for the late 1960s.
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