Strange #224
In "L'odeur de la mort," Mary Jane faces a personal crisis when she declines Peter's marriage proposal and travels to Pittsburgh, only to find her sister imprisoned. Spidey is forced into a brutal clash with a vastly upgraded Spider-Slayer robot, now under the control of the relentless Smythe. With Mary Jane pleading for help, Peter must choose between standing by the woman he loves and stopping a dangerous threat—only for Smythe to track him down, turning the journey into a high-stakes race across the city. Written by David Michelinie, illustrated by John Romita Jr. with inks by Vince Colletta and colors by George Roussos, this 1988 issue features a cover by Bob Layton.
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Mary Jane declines Peter's marriage proposal and has to go to Pittsburgh where she finds her sister in jail. Spidey is attacked by Smythe who has vastly improved his father's Spider-Slayer robot. Mary Jane asks Peter to come to help her out and he has to decide between being there for the woman he loves or taking down a super villain. Peter heads to Pittsburgh but Smythe finds out and follows him.
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