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The Amazing Spider-Man #581

Marvel · Series began 1999 · February 2009

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Dates

Cover date: February 2009
On sale: December 17, 2008
In stores: December 17, 2008
Pages: 36

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Editions and covers (3)

Copies of #581 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 75960604716158111
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Variant Edition - 'Villain' - Mike McKone Cover

Barcode 75960604716158121
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Newsstand edition$3.99 cover

Newsstand

A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.

Barcode 00928102457602
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Creators

pencils: Barry Kitson, Mike McKoneinks: Barry Kitson, Andy Lanningscript: Dan Slottcolors: Jeromy Coxletters: Cory Petit

Stories

Mind on Fire Part One: The Trouble with Harry · 22 pages
Harry reveals how his father and Mysterio faked his death. While Harry is meeting with his now ex-wife Liz, her brother the Molten Man breaks free from his restraints, his powers now out of control.

Publisher’s description

Harry Osborn returned from the dead once. And he may need to use that skill again after the Molten Man is done with him!

Characters

Peter ParkerSpider-ManNorman OsbornMay ParkerLiz AllanQuentin BeckMysterioNormie OsbornLily HollisterCarlie CooperHarry OsbornVin GonzalesMark RaxtonMolten ManBill HollisterBookieJohn Ladue

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)