The Punch
Writer: J.M. DeMatteis
Pencils: Val Semeiks
Inkers: Lanning, Olazaba, Justice
Colors: Mossa, Crossley
Letterer: Dave Sharpe
Originally published: February 2009
A story set very early in Spidey’s career — seemingly his first adventure after Ben’s death — in which he learns a valuable lesson about his own strength and how not to use it. This wasn’t as good as 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 in a kind of crazy, “I’ve lost my [...]

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The Black Cat Always Lands on Her Feet
Script: Marv Wolfman
Layouts: Keith Pollard
Finishes: Pablo Marcos
Letters: R. Parker
Colors: R. Slifer
Originally published: May 1980
The Black Cat reemerges… and it’s nice. Good, playful dialog between her and Spidey. The mysterious insanity that’s gripping J. Jonah Jameson and seemingly affecting Robbie Robertson — and how Jonas Harrow is involved — [...]

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Bewitched, Bothered and Be-Dazzled!
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Pencils: Keith Pollard
Inks: Mike Esposito & Friends
Letters: Novak
Colors: Sharen
Originally published: April 1980
I don’t know why, but I’ve really looking forward to the Dazzler. Is it because I know she’ll suck? Because I dislike (most) disco? No! It’s because she zips around on roller skates and turns music into light with [...]

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…And No Birds Sing!
Writer: Steven Grant
Artists: Jimmy Janes, Bruce Patterson
Colors: Ben Sean
Letters: Costanza
Originally published: July 1980
Arriving at the airport in LA, Pete witnesses a lady getting attacked by some dudes. Although the lady defends herself well, Pete jumps in as Spider-Man to help. Unfortunately, it turns out that the dudes were SHIELD agents and the [...]

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