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The Amazing Spider-Man #579

Marvel · Series began 1999 · February 2009

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Dates

Cover date: February 2009
On sale: December 4, 2008
In stores: December 4, 2008
Pages: 36

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Editions and covers (3)

Copies of #579 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Direct edition$2.99 cover

Direct Edition

No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.

Barcode 75960604716157911
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Variant Edition - 'Villain' - Mike McKone Cover

Barcode 75960604716157921
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Newsstand edition$3.99 cover

Newsstand

A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.

Barcode 00928102199501
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Creators

pencils: Marcos Martín, Greg Hornscript: Mark Waid, Stephen Wackerinks: Marcos Martín, Greg Horncolors: Javier Rodríguez, Greg Hornletters: Chris Eliopoulos

Stories

Unscheduled Stop Part 2 · 22 pages
Spider-Man rescues a group of jurors from a subway train wreck caused by the Shocker.

Publisher’s description

With Spidey trapped underground, the Web-Head learns more about the surprising new cast-member who promises to cause trouble for him and his old pal JJJ!

Characters

Peter ParkerSpider-ManJ. Jonah JamesonMay ParkerHerman SchultzShockerMarla Madison JamesonJay Jameson

Reprinted in

Spider-Man: Death and Dating (2009), Spider-Man: Death and Dating (2009), Spider-Man: Brand New Day - The Complete Collection (2016), Spider-Man: Brand New Day Omnibus (2024), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)