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DescriptionAs I’ve continued my focus (ok, maybe obsession is the better word) with the Silver Age, it’s clear that a hole in my collection has been something really neat from the most famous character created by Marvel – and arguably the most popular comic book character in the world today, Spider-Man. Initially drawn by Steve Ditko and written by Stan Lee, the first 38 issues of Spider-man (plus Amazing Fantasy #15) are an incredible journey through creativity - I kid you not. What characters were introduced in those first issues? How about: Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Uncle Ben, Gwen Stacy, Flash Thompson, and Betty Brant, to name a few. There are more; Liz Allen, Frederick Foswell, and Mary Jane Watson (but, to be fair, we don’t see her face till the immortal issue #42).
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Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 3/6/2013
Well, since you went to all the trouble of posting it, the least I can do is look at it, enjoy it and rave about it. And you know something, I don't think I'll be the only one.
David O
Member Since 2007
Posted on 3/6/2013
This piece has everything a Spider-Man fan could ever want. Congrats on a truly amazing piece my friend!
George H 
Member Since 2009
Posted on 3/6/2013
GRAIL GRAIL GRAIL!!! How do you do it!? Major congrats Ron!
Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/6/2013
I would retire and stare at this piece all day long..in fact, when I retire, I look forward to visiting the Ron Sonenthal Comic Art Gallery....great piece!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 3/6/2013
It would be perfect if it had a major villain...oh, wait...there's Dr. Octopus. Well, it would really be something with J.Jonah Jam....scratch that. No Spidey splash would be complete without Aunt May...who's right there in the lower left. Damn - I give up. It's the perfect Ditko Spidey title splash!
Dan F
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/6/2013
This Splash just reeks of Ditko... and that is a great thing.
Lee Benaka
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/6/2013
There are so many awesome aspects of this splash, but my favorite might be J. Jonah typing away while staring at a photo/drawing of Spidey tacked up above his typewriter. Congratulations on an amazing acquisition, Ron!
JONATHAN MANKUTA
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/6/2013
Congrats Ron! Glad to see that such a beautiful splash has found such a welcoming home!
Bill C
Member Since 2009
Posted on 3/6/2013
Beautiful example from possibly the best comic run of all time IMO. You have an amazing collection of SA Marvel splashes- I'm curious who's next on your hit list? The Avengers? The FF? Ant Man?
Ray Cuthbert
Member Since 2003
Posted on 3/6/2013
Congratulations on obtaining a great splash page and for writing an entertaining write-up about Ditko's Spider-man!
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/7/2013
Stellar page. There really isn't much to say about perfection.
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/7/2013
You never cease to impress Ron. This is a great splash and I thought a good price too!!!! Congrats!!!!
Carlos DS
Member Since 2006
Posted on 3/7/2013
Another awesome pick up, my friend!! vintage Marvel magic !!!!!
bob fish
Member Since 2011
Posted on 3/7/2013
unmasked !! a very impressive silver age page !! congrats
Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
Posted on 3/7/2013
Stunning addition Ron, and a perfect representation of Ditko's genius-- not to mention a nice biographical Spider-Man page! Bravo!
Frederic Lorge
Member Since 2007
Posted on 3/7/2013
A beautiful rendition of the harsh reality of being a hero. A very misunderstood one.
larry clay
Member Since 2006
Posted on 3/7/2013
I do not believe you could have possibly found a better example in the first 38 issues to own, displaying everything there was about Spiderman/ Peter Parker during that time. Outstanding!
James Halperin
Member Since 2007
Posted on 3/7/2013
One of the greatest superhero splash pages ever! Heartiest congratulations!
Doc R
Member Since 2010
Posted on 3/7/2013
Ron, Awesome. Another spectacular Ditko splash, this one from his flagship title. As a general statement I love montage splashes because they often tell more of a story than a single full splash image but are still every bit as beautiful without the lines and boxes of a panel page. Congratulations on another amazing museum quality piece. And the hits just keep on coming....
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/7/2013
To steal from a line in this character's history. With great art comes great responsibility. I hope you not only enjoy this piece for a lifetime, but also preserve and protect it for the generations to come.
alessandro gentili
Member Since 2011
Posted on 3/7/2013
Another time ....THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John Sisson
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/7/2013
Yes that is the Spider-man splash page of my dreams. It has all the emotion, all the characters, and all the drama that made me want to turn the page. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful piece.
Scott Williams
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/7/2013
It's hard to imaging a better Ditko Spidey example. Just a great and historical pickup, and I'm sure a true cornerstone of your collection.
Michael Mikulovsky
Member Since 2009
Posted on 3/7/2013
A epic splash of the silver age & Spidey! Congrads you lucky devil!
Alex B
Member Since 2008
Posted on 3/7/2013
Congrats Ron for this stunning addition to the museum ! Simply one of the best Spider-Man pages ever and my favorite by Ditko.
Wesley Liu
Member Since 2009
Posted on 3/7/2013
Steve Ditko pulled out all the stops on this epic splash!
Jovi Neri
Member Since 2011
Posted on 3/7/2013
Greatness and history! Thanks for sharing this in CAF!
Andrew Van Embden
Member Since 2006
Posted on 3/8/2013
You are certainly on a roll, as Ditko splashes don't come much better than this! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS
Steve Welch
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/9/2013
Wowsie wow wow! Congratulations Ron on another spectacular example of the best of the best!
COL (Ret) Churchill
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/9/2013
Well, I am Number 56 to post, but I think that you are setting the standard for comments with 55 registered in just 3 days with this outstanding splash. You know you have something special when this happens.
Shane Turgeon
Member Since 2009
Posted on 3/9/2013
Absolutely stunning, Ron. Wow. Huge congrats! I must say i always love reading your descriptions of the art as well. You passion for silver age art is so very evident in your writing.
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/10/2013
It should not be permitted for a collector to own a piece this gret. You are in big trouble.
- Artemaria
Member Since 2007
Posted on 3/22/2013
In the china closet filled with grails that is your collection, this is one of those pieces that reflects the halogen oh so much more brightly than others. As you said, nice Ditko splashes are hard to come by, and this one is fantastic, featuring my favorite Spidey villain, the entire cast and a couple of wild beasts to boot! If the implication in your description is correct, namely that in those magical three years Lee and Ditko created the whole cloth of Spidey mythology, then you've acquired a marvelous depiction of the heavens. Congratulations my friend on a truly exceptional acquisition!
Mike D
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/9/2013
Not much more that I can add other than a sincere congrats Ron. You have stellar taste and I eagerly await each and every update! :)
Gordon Bartik
Member Since 2013
Posted on 5/23/2013
Ron, an absolutely beautiful page from Ditko at his peak. A gorgeous find added to your magnificent collection. Bravo!
Mister A
Member Since 2007
Posted on 7/5/2013
what a piece, what a collection.. oh.. now i see, it's a museum. congrants on your wonderfull collection
Daren Domina
Member Since 2006
Posted on 3/15/2014
Stunning and historic!! Your great collection shines with "grail" level pieces.
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
Posted on 7/11/2015
History and honest insight about OA collectors and the artist.Genius****
Norman Felchle
Member Since 2007
Posted on 5/1/2016
Great page...but I clicked "like" for your description.
Matt Todd
Member Since 2014
Posted on 7/6/2018
This was always one of my favorite issues of Spider-Man. A beautiful piece by a master artist. Simply incredible!!!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 8/23/2018
Wow! This is probably the finest Spider-Man page I've ever seen. The blurb on the page asks: "Who could ask for anything more?" Not me. This is just breathtaking!
Terry Doyle
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/23/2021
Great splash, it's got everything you could wish for!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
Posted on 7/11/2021
Sadly for us all, the 'wild enthusiasm' of Steve Ditko did not last.
Terry Doyle
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/7/2022
Up until issie 17 of ASM, the sequential story wouldn't actually commence until page 2 . . . with the splash pages serving the same kind of purpose as the covers . . . designed to (further) whett your appetite for the great story that would follow. Many of these splash pages are easily cover-worthy and are a joy in themselves as standalone pieces of representative art for the ensuing story. Surviving cover examples are far and few between, so such splash pages are easily the next best things to own (sometimes the splashes are even better than the cover illustrations) . . . and this one's a great example!
Phoenix’s Galactic Gallery
Member Since 2018
Posted on 9/2/2024
Hey Ron,
What a MARVELous exposition on the Ditko style...very well thought out and detailed...and the achievement of owning a great Ditko Spidey splash from this early period is Amazing!
Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012
Posted on 7/22/2025
I know I've looked at this before. I can't believe I never commented on it. Then again, what is there to say about one of the greatest pieces of Silver-Age Marvel art. JJ in the bottom right is a timeless image.
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