Amazing Spider-Man #687 Variant Cover featuring "The Burglar" by Mike Perkins
Artist: Mike Perkins (All)
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DescriptionWhere would Spidey be if it were not for the infamous "Burglar". He was the catalyst that shifted Pete's focus and made him understand that with great power comes great responsibility. This cover is a snapshot from that iconic page where Spidey tracks him down after Uncle Ben dies. Mike is a superstar artist and Ive specifically enjoyed his Captain America work. He did a fantastic job on this cover and for some reason I get lost in the Burglar's jacket. The shading and the folds are just amazing. (And Im glad to check off "The Burglar" from my Spidey character list which is a relief).I take it we dont flip through AF 15 much but I thought this would be a great opportunity to show the actual page where Spidey fights the Burglar and then finds out he could've prevented Uncle Ben's murder if he had intervened during the robbery. I find it amazing that the Burglar has more or less remained anonymous all these years since his debut and I prefer it that way. Keeping him nameless helps deepen the general lesson that the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. And Pete's been bearing that burden ever since... Social/Sharing |
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P A 
Member Since 2013
Posted on 8/19/2019
Awesome Spidey cover Riz! I totally agree that “the Burglar” is probably the most overlooked of Spidey’s key villains. Congrats!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
Posted on 8/19/2019
Such an integral moment in Spidey's history. Great cover by Perkins. Congrats
John C
Member Since 2014
Posted on 8/19/2019
Now I have to start the morning all gloomy thinking of Uncle Ben. On the bright side I will probably have rice for lunch.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
Posted on 8/19/2019
So this is where this cover ended up! Cool, I always loved it since Perkins first showed it to me after drawing it, for the very reason that "the burglar" can technically be considered Spidey's first foe, so I think it's pretty special to have him featured on an actual cover!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 8/19/2019
Love the description, Riz, and this really is a great looking homage to THE key sequence in Spider-Man's history. Totally agree on the folds/shading in the jacket and the overal tonal work is top notch. Congrats!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
Posted on 8/19/2019
That's a fantastic image, and beautifully drawn. It's great to flash back to the Spidey event that started it all. Congrats!
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
Posted on 8/19/2019
Very nice cover and I love the description too. Even on this cover the Burglar's face is obscured, preserving his anonymity.
Vik V
Member Since 2016
Posted on 8/20/2019
Mike is a nice guy and a fantastic artist. I love this cover for that great image of Spidey. Congrats
Chris Wright
Member Since 2017
Posted on 12/14/2024
Superb. Love Mike's work. A great talent and a really nice guy too.
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