Marvel Tales #78 – FN/VF – Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin (1977, Marvel Comics)

📌 Please Note: This copy is in FN/VF condition with strong front cover colors and sharp presentation. Light spine wear is present, and the back cover shows staining/discoloration. Still a solid mid-to-high grade copy with strong eye appeal. See photos for full condition details.

📖 Comic Details:
This is Marvel Tales #78 (April 1977), reprinting Amazing Spider-Man #97 — one of the groundbreaking anti-drug storyline issues originally not approved by the Comics Code Authority. Written by Stan Lee with art by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita Sr., this issue features Spider-Man locked in a tense battle with Norman Osborn’s Green Goblin. Supporting cast includes Harry Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, and a cameo flashback of Gwen Stacy. Cover art by John Romita Sr.

🖌 Stories & Credits:

• Script: Stan Lee

• Pencils: Gil Kane

• Inks: Frank Giacoia & John Romita Sr.

• Cover: John Romita Sr.

🧠 Key Features:

• Reprints the historic ASM #97 anti-drug issue

• Classic Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin battle

• Bronze Age Marvel reprint with iconic John Romita Sr. cover

📦 Details:

• Published April 1977 by Marvel Comics

• 32 pages | Full color

• Cover price: $0.30

• Comes bagged & boarded for protection

💎 Collectible Appeal:
A highly desirable Bronze Age Marvel reprint, spotlighting one of Spider-Man’s most famous storylines against the Green Goblin. This FN/VF copy presents beautifully despite back cover staining, making it a solid and affordable addition for Spider-Man collectors and fans of classic 70s Marvel.