# The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #212

Published: 1981-01-01T00:00:00+0000
Series: The Amazing Spider-Man (1963 - 1998)
Creators: Jim Mooney (cover artist), Jim Novak (letterer), Bob Sharen (colorist), Dennis O'neil (writer), John Romita Jr. (penciler)

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Hydro-Man's first appearance! During a New York City heatwave, Morris Bench is transformed into a being of water. Hydro-Man blames Spider-Man for this phenomenon, and he's traveling through sewers, hoses, sinks, and showers to find the wall-crawler responsible! Spider-Man vs. his most unusual villain yet!