The Amazing Spider-Man #176
In "He Who Laughs Last...!", Spider-Man saves Jonah from the Hitman only to face a thankless reception, while Aunt May’s health takes a sudden turn during a protest for the elderly—though she’s soon on the mend. Back at his apartment, Flash finds chaos and the Green Goblin waiting, leading to a heart-stopping moment when Spider-Man watches helplessly as Flash is thrown from a window. Written by Len Wein and illustrated by Ross Andru with inks by Tony DeZuniga and Jim Mooney, the cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia captures the tension perfectly. A 35-cent comic from 1978, this issue blends personal stakes with high-octane action.
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Spider-Man returns Jonah to the Bugle after saving him from the Hitman, but is Jonah even the least bit grateful? Aunt May has a heart attack during a protest for the rights of the elderly but, whew, she's O.K. Flash returns to his apartment to find it trashed and the Green Goblin waiting. Spider-Man intervenes but is gripped by terror when the Goblin throws Flash from a window.
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