The Amazing Spider-Man #257

Name: The Amazing Spider-Man #257
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

Oct 1984 · Marvel · 0.60 USD; 0.30 GBP; 0.75 CAD

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“Beware the Claws of Puma!”

In "Beware the Claws of Puma!", Spider-Man faces a deadly new threat as the feral assassin Puma closes in—only to be interrupted by the Black Cat’s sudden intervention. Written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Ron Frenz, with inks by Josef Rubinstein and colors by Christie Scheele, this 1984 issue delivers high-stakes action and unexpected twists, all capped by a striking cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. As Peter Parker’s double life strains under pressure, a shocking revelation unfolds when Mary Jane confronts him with a secret she’s known all along.

writer Tom DeFalco · artist Ron Frenz · inker Josef Rubinstein · colorist Christie Scheele · letterer Joe Rosen · cover Ron Frenz, Joe Rubinstein

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Full credits

writer Tom DeFalco

artist Ron Frenz

inker Josef Rubinstein

colorist Christie Scheele

letterer Joe Rosen

cover pencils Ron Frenz

cover inks Joe Rubinstein

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers

Puma is about to eviscerate Spider-Man but the Black Cat swings in to the rescue. Spidey and the Cat make it back to his apartment. The Black Cat takes off but Mary Jane shows up to hang out. As the Puma strikes Peter pushes Mary Jane out the door. Spidey and Puma fight but the assassin breaks off the attack when he witnesses Spider-Man save civilians. The Kingpin discovers that the Rose has put out an unauthorized contract on Spidey's life. Fireheart returns home. Hobgoblin contacts Rose. Peter finds Mary Jane still at his apartment where she tells him that she already knows he is Spider-Man.

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