{"product_id":"the-spectacular-spider-man-1-flashback-vf-nm-1997","title":"The Spectacular Spider-Man #-1 Flashback VF\/NM 1997","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Spectacular Spider-Man #-1\u003c\/b\u003e, titled \"That Thompson Boy!,\" was published in July 1997 as part of Marvel's \"Flashback Month\" event. This unique issue explores a pivotal moment in the childhoods of Peter Parker and his future bully, Flash Thompson, years before Peter became Spider-Man. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story is a psychological character study that contrasts the home lives of two young boys: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Tale of Two Fathers: The issue highlights the warm, stable environment Peter experiences with Uncle Ben and Aunt May, compared to the abusive and alcoholic household of Flash Thompson and his father, Harrison.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEmpathy for a Bully: Peter and Ben go to a science fiction movie and pass the Thompson home, where Peter witnesses Flash being mistreated. Despite Flash later mocking Peter at a ballpark, the story reveals the tragic origins of Flash's aggressive behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Narrative: True to writer J.M. DeMatteis' style, the story focuses on the \"child within\" and how their respective childhoods shaped the men they would eventually become. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Creative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: J.M. DeMatteis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtists: Luke Ross (pencils and cover) and Dan Green (inks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: John Kalisz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48204029689956,"sku":"BS36","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_04_05_13_14_18_864.jpg?v=1775412920","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-spectacular-spider-man-1-flashback-vf-nm-1997","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}