The Sinister Six! (1964)
reading order guide
Story by Stan Lee
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Doctor Octopus assembles a deadly alliance of Spider-Man’s greatest enemies — the Sinister Six — in a coordinated attempt to destroy the wall-crawler once and for all. In a series of one-on-one battles, Peter must survive a gauntlet of villains and save Aunt May and Betty Brant in a daring rescue. A landmark annual that became a blueprint for future villain team-ups.
The Sinister Six! (1964) Reading Order Guide
Complete List of Issues with Unlimited Reading Links
| Comics | Unlimited links |
|---|---|
| The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) Vol. 1 Annual #1 | Read on Marvel's Site |
Comments & Additional Info
This is a REALLY old story—I’ll admit it. It was the very first Annual (an Annual is a special, extra-long comic issue) of The Amazing Spider-Man, making it a truly memorable and iconic tale. It features the first-ever team-up of Spider-Man’s villains as the Sinister Six, and Spider-Man must defeat them one by one to save Aunt May and Betty Brant.
As an Annual, this issue doesn’t just feature the main story—it also includes a gallery of Spider-Man’s villains, complete with biographies and background details. Alongside that, readers will find fun facts about Spider-Man and other bonus content, all coming together to fill around 70 pages of rich, entertaining material.
As an Annual, this issue doesn’t just feature the main story—it also includes a gallery of Spider-Man’s villains, complete with biographies and background details. Alongside that, readers will find fun facts about Spider-Man and other bonus content, all coming together to fill around 70 pages of rich, entertaining material.