Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1 48

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"The Wings of the Vulture!"
	Writer Stan Lee; Penciler John Romita Sr.; Letterer Sam Rosen; Editor Stan Lee;

I can't let a common cold put me out of action! Otherwise, next time around, I'm liable to cry uncle if I develop some dandruff... or a case of chaffed lips! I might even become the only super-hero in town who won't fight because he's got acne!

-- Spider-Man

Appearing in "The Wings of the Vulture!"

Featured Characters:

Spider-Man (Peter Parker)

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

Vulture (Blackie Drago) (First appearance)

Other Characters:

Adrian Toomes (Apparent death)
Miles Warren
Aunt May
Anna May Watson
Kraven the Hunter (Appears on a computer screen, TV, or hologram only)
J. Jonah Jameson (Appears on a computer screen, TV, or hologram only)

Locations:

United States of America
- New York
  - New York City
    - Manhattan
      - Daily Bugle Building
      - Empire State University
      - George Washington Bridge
      - Harry and Peter's Apartment
  - New York State Prison

Items:

Spider-Man's Suit
Spider-Man's Web-Shooters
Vulture's Wings
Blackie Drago's short wave receiver(?)
Blackie Drago's helmet

Vehicles:

Police Cars
Harry Osborn's Car

Synopsis for "The Wings of the Vulture!"

As Spider-Man searches the city for trace of Kraven the Hunter, at the nearby prison Adrian Toomes is apparently on his death bed, following an accident. Before he seemingly dies, he tells his cellmate Blackie Drago the location of a spare set of Vulture wings. Once he learns of their location, Drago reveals that the his "accident" was planned in the hopes that Toomes would reveal the location of the wings so that once Drago gets out of prison he can use the technology for his own personal gain.

That night, Drago manages to sneak out of the prison, and finds Toome's spare set of wings: hidden in a hiding place near the prison. Drago manages to escape before the guards can capture him, mastering how to use the wings in moments and flying away.

Peter has given up his search for Kraven for a while, when he realizes that he's coming down with a cold from all his winter time web-slinging. When he hears news of the new Vulture on the prowl he goes out to find the new Vulture in spite of his illness. This ends up working against him, as the new Vulture manages to defeat him easily before flying away and leaving Spider-Man unconscious in the snow.

This story is continued next issue...

Notes

Continuity Notes

Spider-Man is resuming his hunt for Kraven the Hunter who managed to escape during the events of last issue.

Although the Vulture seemingly dies here, Amazing Spider-Man #68 reveals his ultimate fate.

Peter mentions how he recently helped Daredevil defeat Stilt-Man. That happened in Daredevil #27.

Publication Notes

Credits:
- An awesome aggregation of airborne thrills by:
- Stan Lee and John Romita
- Learnedly lettered by: Whammy Sammy Rosen
References: Amazing Spider-Man #47 and Daredevil #27
Page 19, Panel 5 bests fits the image on the cover.

Trivia

Blackie's prison number is 40817060, while Adrian's is 1097201

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