The Amazing Spider-Man #528 (2006)

Publisher: Marvel Comics Year: 2006 Story Arc: The Other: Evolve or Die — Part 12 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 blues, moonlight tones clean and bright, light handling visible under angled light Spine: A couple of tiny stress ticks, staples tight, overall clean Corners: Sharp with minimal softening Edges: Clean with light shelf wear Interior: White/off‑white pages, no marks Other notes: No creases, dents, or bends visible Default Grade: Very Fine (VF). Bagged and boarded.

Key Issue Details

• Final chapter of The Other — Spider‑Man’s rebirth

• Part 12 of 12 — conclusion of the metamorphosis arc

• Peter emerges with new powers and biological changes

• Deodato Jr.’s dramatic, moonlit cover — highly collected

• Pre‑Civil War era — strong modern ASM event period

• Key modern issue for storyline completion collectors

Why this comic matters

ASM #528 is the climax of The Other, marking Spider‑Man’s full transformation and the emergence of new abilities that shaped his direction for years. Straczynski’s writing and Deodato’s iconic moonlit cover make this one of the standout modern ASM issues, especially for collectors completing the full 12‑part event.