⚡ A key moment in early-90s Spider-Man lore. Amazing Spider-Man #343 (1991) features the first cameo appearance of Cardiac, a medically enhanced vigilante who became a recurring antihero in Peter Parker’s world. High-grade CGC 9.6 with White Pages and artwork by the iconic Larsen/Emberlin team.
CGC 9.6 – White Pages | Cert #3719080013
Story by David Michelinie
Art & Cover by Erik Larsen (pencils) & Randy Emberlin (inks)
This issue marks the first cameo appearance of Cardiac (Dr. Elias Wirtham) — a cybernetically enhanced vigilante who would go on to become one of the standout new characters introduced during the 1990–1993 ASM era. Larsen’s kinetic artwork and Emberlin’s sharp inking give the issue its signature 90s style, while Michelinie continues his long, acclaimed run on the title.
1st cameo appearance of Cardiac
Classic Erik Larsen + Randy Emberlin art team
Written by long-running ASM writer David Michelinie
Part of the popular ASM #300–400 run
Certified CGC 9.6 (White Pages)
Excellent visual presentation
Grade: CGC 9.6 (Near Mint+)
Page Quality: White Pages
Case Condition: Clean and structurally sound; minor scuffs/Newton rings possible
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