Mesmero’s Revenge! Raconteours: Denny O’Neil, James Mooney Graphique / technician: P. Marcos Calligrapher: Jim Novak Purveyor of colour: Ben Sean Originally published: August 1980 First the fashion industry, and now Broadway. Spidey’s really taking an interest in the arts. Unfortunately, though, this battle with Mesmero was once again a complete misfire. And what was with [...]

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A Method in his Madness! Writer: Roger Stern Artists: John Byrne, Gene Day Letterer: Diana Albers Colorist: George Roussos Originally published: July 1980 We finally find out what Jonas Harrow’s up to — he has developed a “mental attitude-response variator ray…a device which will drive men mad!” That’s pretty cool, isn’t it? He’s the one [...]

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Pretty Poison Writer: Roger Stern Penciller: Mike Zeck Inker: Steve Mitchell Letterer: John Costanza Colorist: Bob Sharen Originally published: June 1980 Sweet cover! Brutal issue, though. Spider-Man saves the fashion world! I certainly hope Madam Belladonna never makes a reappearance. Rating:

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Spider-Man in “The Trap” Originally published: June 1980 June 1980: Conan the Barbarian #111, Ka-Zar #9, What If #21, Captain America #246 Clearly this is such an awesome title that they had to use it twice. Yes, this is the second Hostess Spider-Man comic entitled “The Trap”. How clever. This particular Hostess ad has a [...]

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…In Love and War! Writer: David Michelinie Pencils: Keith Pollard Inks: Jim Mooney Letters: Diana Albers Colors: Carl Gafford Originally published: June 1980 So I guess Christmas has come and gone? If Pete’s going back to school? Anyway, in this story we find out that the Black Cat is head-over-heels in love with Spidey, though [...]

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