Marvel Tales #259
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Secrets!", Peter Parker attends a party at Harry Osborn’s mansion, only to find Harry mysteriously fleeing after a delivery arrives. When Peter follows him, he uncovers a shocking conspiracy: Harry is being blackmailed by the Hobgoblin, who’s using a network of powerful figures—including J. Jonah Jameson—to extort money from New York’s elite. As Spider-Man confronts the Hobgoblin at the meeting, he’s overwhelmed by a new, devastating goblin gas that strips him of his spider sense, leaving him vulnerable. The Kingpin’s sudden intervention hints at deeper layers beneath the chaos. Roger Stern’s gripping script and John Romita Jr.’s dynamic art bring the tension to life, with George Pérez’s cover capturing the moment of confrontation.
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Peter attends a party at Harry's place. Harry gets a delivery and runs off after opening it. Peter tracks him down and discovers that Harry is being blackmailed by the Hobgoblin. Peter goes with Harry to the blackmail meeting where he discovers Kingpin. There is a whole room of prominent businessmen who are being squeezed by Hobgoblin, including J. Jonah Jameson. Hobgoblin arrives to make his demands and is confronted by Spider-Man. Spidey is hit by a new and improved goblin gas that knocks him down and robs him of his spider sense. The Kingpin steps in to lend a hand.
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