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Cover: Ross Andru & Mike Esposito

The Amazing Spider-Man #179

Apr 1978 · Marvel · 0.35 USD
“The Goblin's Always Greener...!”

In "The Goblin's Always Greener...!", Spider-Man races against time as the Green Goblin attempts to deliver him to Silvermane, only to be interrupted by a chaotic clash of criminals. With Aunt May recovering in the hospital and Peter caught between duty and danger, he’s drawn into a high-stakes showdown at Radio City Music Hall—where the Goblin’s true intentions begin to unravel. Written by Len Wein and brought to life by Ross Andru’s dynamic art and Mike Esposito’s sharp inks, this 1978 classic features a cover by Andru and Esposito that captures the tension perfectly.

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writer Len Wein · artist Ross Andru · inker Mike Esposito · colorist Glynis Wein · letterer John Costanza · cover Ross Andru, Mike Esposito

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Full credits

writer Len Wein
artist Ross Andru
colorist Glynis Wein
letterer John Costanza
cover pencils Ross Andru
cover inks Mike Esposito

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The Goblin is on his way to deliver Spider-Man to Silvermane when other criminals interfere and Spider-Man gets away. Peter checks on Aunt May who is now in stable condition at the hospital. Jonah, through Robbie, sends Peter to take pictures of a battle going on in Radio City Music Hall and Spider-Man finds the Goblin gunning for Silvermane. Harry escapes from the Goblin's trap.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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