The Amazing Spider‑Man #527 (2005)

Publisher: Marvel Comics Year: 2005 Story Arc: The Other: Evolve or Die — Part 9 of 12 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 blacks and greys, 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.

Key Issue Details

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

• Part 9 of 12 — deep into the metamorphosis phase

• Peter’s physical breakdown and rebirth themes intensify

• Deodato Jr.’s dark, body‑horror‑influenced art

• Pre‑Civil War era — highly collected period

• Key modern issue for ASM event collectors

Why this comic matters

ASM #527 is one of the darkest chapters in The Other, visually and narratively pushing Spider‑Man toward the brink of death and transformation. Straczynski’s writing and Deodato’s visceral art make this a standout issue in one of the biggest modern Spidey events.