Spider-man #1 1990 Purple edition Marvel Comics Todd McFarlane Torment Part 1 of 5. "Torment" Script and art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on the Amazing Spider-Man series, superstar artist Todd McFarlane takes the reins of his own Spider-title! Right off the bat the breathtaking action begins as mysterious and ominous drums awaken the Lethal Lizard! And send the reptilian creature on a path of death and destruction thru New York City! Spider-Man's nightmare is just starting! Appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Spider-Man #1 was one of the first Marvel issues to feature numerous variant covers. The Spider-Man (1990) series became the fourth monthly title for the web-slinger. This issue was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 337. The letters page features an essay by Todd McFarlane. The webbing on the cover may be gray or purple.) 32 pages. The CGC codes shown in the photos may be different from those shipped. Any CGC case may have cosmetic imperfections including scuffs, scratches, standard surface wear, minor cracks, or Newton rings. We will not list for sale any slabbed comic with a damaged case that compromises the integrity of the grade.