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The Amazing Spider-Man #3

Marvel · Series began 1963 · July 1963

first appearance of Doctor Octopus

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Doctor Octopus (Otto Octavius) — introduction · origin

Dates

Cover date: July 1963
On sale: 1963
Pages: 36

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Editions and covers (2)

Copies of #3 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Original edition12¢ cover
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UK pence edition9d [0-0-9 GBP] cover

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Printed cover price 9d [0-0-9 GBP].
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Publisher’s description

Atomic scientist Dr. Otto Octavius was was given the name the name Doctor Octopus by his peers due to the four remote-controlled "arms" he had created. During an experiment, an explosion caused the arms to be fused to his body. He could now control the mechanical arms with his mind. Now on the verge of insanity, Dr. Octopus begins his criminal career.

Reprinted in

The Mighty World of Marvel (1972), The Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe (1985), The Essential Spider-Man (1996), Spider-Man Collectible Series (2006), The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus (2007), Secrets of the Unknown (1962), Marvel Collectors' Item Classics (1965), Marvel Tales (1966), The Amazing Spider-Man (1977), Spider-Man Annual (1979), Spider-Man Pocket Book (1980), Marvel Masterworks (1987), The Exploits of Spider-Man (1992), The Amazing Spider-Man Masterworks (1992), Spider-Man Classics (1993), Marvel Milestone Edition: The Amazing Spider-Man #3 (1995), Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man (1998), Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man (2002), Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man (2003), Wizard Ace Edition: The Amazing Spider-Man #3 (2003)