Strange #196

In "Le compagnon de Marina," Peter Parker finds himself caught in a scandal when a rigged football match implicates a professional player bribed by the Rose, forcing him to confront the consequences of his reporting. As tensions rise at the Daily Bugle and Peter grapples with the fallout, he steps into a new role that challenges both his identity and his resolve—while the Spider-Man confronts the Rose in their first direct clash. Written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Rick Leonardi, with inks by Bill Anderson and colors by Glynis Oliver, this 1986 issue features a striking cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson.