The Spectacular Spider-Man, Vol. 1 #8B

Story Title: “...And Only One Shall Survive!”

Spider-Man faces the terrifying Morbius, the Living Vampire, in a brutal rooftop showdown.

The story begins with Morbius once again ravaging the city, driven by his insatiable thirst for blood. Spider-Man intervenes to stop him before more innocents are hurt. Their battle takes place on rooftops and construction scaffolding, both trading blows and webs under the night sky.

Meanwhile, Morbius struggles against his own nature — his humanity flickering beneath the monstrous hunger. Spider-Man realizes he isn’t just fighting a villain but a tragic figure trapped between man and monster.

The clash intensifies as Morbius threatens bystanders, forcing Spider-Man to make a desperate move. The final confrontation ends with Morbius falling into the river below, seemingly defeated, but leaving the door open for his return.

The issue closes with Peter Parker once again reflecting on the thin line between hero and monster, as Morbius slips into the shadows of New York.

Product Details
Series Group	Spider-Man
Genre	Action, Adventure, Crime, Horror, Super-Heroes, Teen
Color	Color
Barcode	0714860219907
Country	USA
Language	English
Release Date	1977-04-26

Personal Details
Collection Status	In Collection

Value Details
Grade	7.5 Very Fine -
Grader Notes	Observed Condition: Front Cover - Spine: Tight and intact — no splitting visible. Color: Still strong for its age, typical mild gloss loss. Defects noted: A noticeable spine roll (cover slightly curves instead of lying flat). Minor creases and edge wear. Corners show light rounding but are not smashed or torn. No obvious major color breaks besides light handling lines. Back Cover Folded back corner (bottom left): unfolded, now leaves a visible crease. Some minor surface wear but no staining or ink marks visible in photos. Edges are intact with mild aging. Interior Tight staples, no loose pages. Light page tanning but no brittleness (typical for 1970s newsprint). No apparent tears or writing inside. Defect Impact Factor Condition Impact Spine Tight but rolled Moderate – affects presentation Corners Rounded / minor crease Light Cover creases Light handling lines Light Back corner fold crease Noticeable but not torn Light to Moderate Gloss / color Decent Light Interior Clean and tight Positive A spine roll is the biggest grade limiter here. Even a clean book with a visible spine roll usually tops out around 7.0–7.5 VF–, unless professionally pressed.