Marvel Tales #169

In "The Claws of the Cat," Spider-Man takes on a high-stakes chase when J. Jonah Jameson puts up a thousand-dollar bounty for the capture of the elusive Cat. With Betty's news about Ned adding personal pressure, Peter Parker must balance his superhero duties and a growing emotional crossroads—all while facing a foe whose claws may be more than just a metaphor. Written by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee, with art and inks by Ditko, this 1984 issue captures the tension and style of the era, its cover by Ditko perfectly framing the cat-and-mouse game.