Marvel Tales #276

In "The Spectacular Spider-Kid!", a nerdy, self-conscious kid with a soft spot for Doc Ock trades his everyday life for a homemade Spidey suit and mechanical octopus arms, dreaming of becoming the web-slinger’s sidekick. Though the partnership doesn’t pan out as planned, Spider-Man still finds a way to make a real difference in the boy’s life. Meanwhile, Liz’s long-awaited moment arrives with the joyful birth of her healthy baby boy—just as her husband and friends breathe a collective sigh of relief. Written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Ron Frenz, with inks by Brett Breeding and John Beatty, colors by Bob Sharen, and letters by Joe Rosen, the issue’s cover by Ron Lim and Al Milgrom captures the earnest, slightly awkward charm of a kid chasing a superhero dream.