Marvel Tales #156

In "The End of Spider-Man," a 1983 Marvel Tales standout, Peter Parker faces his lowest point when the city turns against him, believing he's fled from the Sandman. With his personal life crumbling and his identity as Spider-Man in tatters, he begins to question whether he can continue. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated with haunting precision by Steve Ditko—whose pencils and inks define the cover—this issue captures a pivotal moment of doubt, rendered with the emotional weight and visual flair that made the character iconic.