The Amazing Spider‑Man #519 (2005)

Publisher: Marvel Comics Year: 2005 Writer: J. Michael Straczynski Artist: Mike Deodato Jr. Inker: Joe Pimentel Cover Artist: Mike Deodato Jr. Print: First print Variant: Standard Direct Edition

Condition

• Cover: Strong gloss, deep colours, light handling visible under angled light

• Spine: A couple of tiny stress ticks, otherwise clean

• Corners: Sharp with minimal softening

• Edges: Clean with light shelf wear

• Interior: White/off‑white pages, no marks

• Other notes: No creases or dents visible

Default Grade: Very Fine (VF) Bagged and boarded. More photos available, please ask.

Key Issue Details

• New Avengers tie‑in — Spider‑Man’s role expands into the Avengers storyline

• Part of Straczynski’s major run on Amazing Spider‑Man

• Mary Jane and Aunt May central to the issue

• Early Deodato Jr. art in the Avengers‑era Spider‑Man

• Pre‑Civil War era setup

• Desirable mid‑run issue for ASM collectors

Why this comic matters

Issue #519 sits at a key moment where Spider‑Man’s world begins merging with the New Avengers, setting up major changes in his status within the Marvel Universe. Straczynski’s writing and Deodato’s darker art style make this period one of the most collected modern ASM runs.