Spider-Man: The Final Adventure #3
In "Skin Deep," Peter Parker—now retired and trying to rebuild his life—faces a terrifying new threat in Portland, Oregon, as the monstrous Tendril terrorizes the city. Forced back into the Spider-Man suit, Peter grapples with mounting pressure, a crumbling marriage, and the relentless pursuit of truth by reporter Ken Ellis, all while uncovering a chilling truth: sometimes, fighting a monster means becoming one. Written by Fabian Nicieza and illustrated by Darick Robertson, with inks by Jeff Albrecht and Arne Starr, and colors by Gregory Wright and Malibu, this 1996 issue features a cover by Darick Robertson and Jeff Albrecht.
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The monstrous creature now called Tendril continues his killing spree in Portland, Oregon, forcing the retired Peter Parker to once again don the costume of Spider-Man! As he grows more obsessed about bringing Tendril to justice, Peter's pregnant wife leaves town! Has the spectre of the wall-crawler cost him his marriage? Meanwhile, Ken Ellis, ever-resourceful Daily Bugle reporter, continues an investigation that can only lead to the discovery that Peter Parker is Spider-Man! And Peter himself learns that sometimes the best weapon to use against a monster is another monster!
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