The Amazing Spider‑Man #525 (2005)

Publisher: Marvel Comics Year: 2005 Story Arc: The Other: Evolve or Die — Part 3 of 12 Writer: Peter David 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, rain‑effect art looks sharp; 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

• The Other storyline — major transformation arc for Spider‑Man

• Part 3 of 12 — early chapter in one of the biggest modern Spidey events

• Uncle Ben’s grave scene — emotionally significant moment

• Peter David joins the writing rotation for this crossover

• Deodato Jr.’s dark, atmospheric art style

• Pre‑Civil War era — highly collected period

• Key emotional issue for ASM collectors

Why this comic matters

ASM #525 is one of the most emotionally heavy issues in The Other storyline, with Spider‑Man confronting his past and the trauma that shaped him. The rain‑soaked graveyard imagery and Peter David’s writing make this a standout chapter in a major modern event.