Spider-Man Annual #[1985]

Jan 1984 · Marvel UK · 2.95 GBP

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This 1984 Marvel UK annual collects a series of Spider-Man stories originally published in the British weekly comics, featuring the web-slinger facing off against classic foes and navigating his personal life, with J. Jonah Jameson making notable appearances. The volume includes reprints and original material tailored for the UK market, offering a snapshot of the era's Spider-Man adventures in a single hardcover edition.

In "But the Cat Came Back...", Spider-Man and the Black Cat grapple with the tension between love and loyalty as their relationship tests the boundaries of right and wrong. As Spider-Man urges the Black Cat to abandon her criminal past—going so far as to seek a pardon through Captain Jean DeWolff—she struggles to leave her life of crime behind, even as she dreams of a future stealing together. Roger Stern’s writing, brought to life by John Romita Jr.’s dynamic art and Jim Mooney’s inks, captures the emotional stakes with quiet intensity, while Paul Neary’s cover perfectly encapsulates the moment’s bittersweet weight.

Contains 2 stories

But the Cat Came Back...

22 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Black Cat [Felicia Hardy]Phil Bradshaw (Maggia)Greg SalingerJean DeWolff

In "But the Cat Came Back...", Felicia Hardy, the Black Cat, uses her cunning to escape a mental institution and return to her life of crime—this time targeting the mob. When Spider-Man confronts her, she surprises him with a proposal: help him fight crime, and they’ll be partners. The story unfolds as they test their alliance, building tension and chemistry in a partnership that’s as dangerous as it is charged.

Goin' Straight!

22 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Black Cat [Felicia Hardy]Jean DeWolffMarcy KaneDebbie WhitmanPhilip ChangMary Jane Watson (flashback)Gwen Stacy (flashback)

In "Goin' Straight!" from Spider-Man Annual #1985, Spider-Man and the Black Cat grapple with the complicated reality of their relationship—both torn between love and the lives they’ve built. While Spider-Man pushes her toward a life of honesty, the Black Cat struggles to leave her past behind, tempting them both with the thrill of one last heist.