The Amazing Spider‑Man #521 (2005)

Publisher: Marvel Comics Year: 2005 Writer: J. Michael Straczynski Artist: Mike Deodato Jr. Inkers: Joe Pimentel, Scott Palmer 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 involvement with the Avengers continues to build

• Part of Straczynski’s major run on ASM

• Peter Parker’s personal life and responsibilities highlighted

• Deodato Jr.’s moody, shadow‑heavy art style

• Pre‑Civil War era storyline

• Desirable mid‑run issue for ASM collectors

Why this comic matters

ASM #521 continues the transition of Spider‑Man into the wider Avengers‑connected Marvel Universe. Straczynski’s writing and Deodato’s cinematic art style make this era one of the most collected modern Spider‑Man runs, with strong demand for mid‑run issues like this.