Spectacular Spider-Man #17 CGC 9.4 | Marvel 1978 | Spider-Man & Angel vs Rampage | Iceman Twist!

Spectacular Spider-Man #17
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Published: April 1978
Writer: Bill Mantlo
Artist: Sal Buscema (pencils), Mike Esposito (inks)
Grading Company: CGC
Grade: 9.4 (Near Mint)
Certification Number: 3934770001
Page Quality: White Pages

Presenting a high-grade, CGC 9.4 copy of Spectacular Spider-Man #17, a Bronze Age sleeper featuring a gripping crossover with Marvel's disbanded superteam — the Champions! This issue dives deep into post-Champions fallout and delivers emotional drama, mystery, and one of the most surprising reveals in the series.

🧊 Story Breakdown: “...Where the @%#*! is Iceman?”

In this unique one-off story, Peter Parker is sent to Los Angeles on assignment by the Daily Bugle to photograph the disbandment of the Champions, L.A.’s local superhero team. Upon arriving, Peter is nearly killed by falling window panes, only to be saved at the last moment by Angel (Warren Worthington III) — the last Champion still holding the team’s crumbling HQ together.

As Angel recounts the heartbreaking breakup of the team (Ghost Rider, Hercules, Black Widow, Iceman, and Darkstar), Peter becomes suspicious. Things don’t add up — especially the mysterious location of Iceman.

After transforming into Spider-Man, Peter uncovers a sinister plot inside the abandoned Champions building: Angel is being manipulated by Stuart Clarke, the villain formerly known as Rampage, who now operates from a wheelchair surrounded by tech and force fields. But the real shock comes when Clarke unleashes a new “Rampage” in full battle armor — and it turns out to be Iceman under mind control!

Spider-Man and Angel must fight their former friend, leading to a tense and tragic confrontation filled with action, betrayal, and the lingering effects of fractured superhero alliances.

This issue is a deep-cut Marvel tale that adds complexity to the Champions' storyline and gives fans of Iceman, Angel, and Spider-Man a rare crossover moment packed with narrative weight.

✅ Condition & Presentation:

• CGC Graded 9.4 (Near Mint)

• White Pages – best possible page quality

• Case is clean and unblemished

• High gloss, sharp corners, and vibrant color

• Perfect for Spider-Man or Champions collectors, and a fantastic investment piece

Whether you’re a Spider-Man fan, a Champions completist, or just love high-grade Bronze Age Marvel storytelling, Spectacular Spider-Man #17 is a gem worth owning.

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