Marvel Tales # 100 1978 VF

Marvel Tales #100, released in December 1978 (cover dated February 1979), is a landmark double-sized "Giant" issue celebrating the series' centennial. It is particularly noted for featuring a rare original story alongside its classic Spider-Man reprints. 

Core Storyline: Spider-Man vs. Luke Cage

The lead feature is a reprint of Amazing Spider-Man #123 (1973). 

• The Plot: Following the death of Norman Osborn (the Green Goblin), a vengeful J. Jonah Jameson hires Luke Cage (Power Man) to capture Spider-Man, dead or alive.
• Key Moments: The issue features the first meeting and battle between Spider-Man and Luke Cage. It also covers the somber aftermath of Gwen Stacy's death, including her funeral.
• Creative Team: Written by Gerry Conway, with pencils by Gil Kane and significant art retouching/inking by John Romita Sr.. 

Exclusive Bonus Content

Unlike most Marvel Tales issues that only feature reprints, #100 includes:

• "Killers of a Purple Rage!": An all-new, original story featuring Hawkeye and the Two-Gun Kid. The duo stumbles upon a secret base of the Purple Man (Killgrave) in the desert and are forced to fight each other under his mind control.
• Behind the Scenes: This 6-page story was originally intended as a "fill-in" but was placed here by editor Roger Stern to make the 100th issue special.
• Spider-Man Secrets: A 9-page section reprinting technical diagrams and facts about Spider-Man’s powers and equipment from Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1.