Amazing Spider-Man #101 (1971) — "A Monster Called Morbius!" marks the first appearance of Morbius the Living Vampire. The release of Amazing Spider-Man #101 in October 1971 marked a massive turning point for Marvel Comics. As the first issue in the series not written by the legendary Stan Lee, Amazing Spider-Man #101 signaled the beginning of a new, darker era for Peter Parker. Written by Roy Thomas and illustrated by Gil Kane, Amazing Spider-Man #101 introduced one of the most tragic and enduring figures in the Marvel Universe: Michael Morbius, the Living Vampire.
Condition Report: FN (Fine) 6.0
Cover Preservation: Moderate original gloss remains. While light surface wear and minor creasing are present, the colors remain vibrant, bright, and exceptionally well-centered. Two minor ink stains are present on the back cover; however, these are not concentrated in a single heavy area and do not detract from the overall clean presentation.
Spine Integrity: The spine is flat and structurally sound. Minor stress lines and slight color breaking are present, but the staples remain original, bright, and secure with no tearing at the entry points.
Interior Quality: Supple Off-White pages. The book is complete and unrestored, with no missing coupons, no tape, and no hidden defects.
Additional information
| Comic Era | Bronze Age |
|---|---|
| Publishers | Marvel |
| Marvel Characters | Mobius, Spider-man |






