Spiderwoman #9

In "Een nieuw leven," Spider-Woman trades her web-slinging for detective work, taking on cases as a private investigator with unexpected help from her neighbor, Scotty McDowell, as they try to stay one step ahead of crime. Written by Michael Fleisher and illustrated by Frank Springer with inks by Mike Esposito and colors by Barry Grossman, this 1984 issue from Juniorpress captures a quieter, more grounded chapter in her story. The cover, by Bob Layton, perfectly frames the shift in tone with a striking, noir-tinged portrait of the character in her new role.