The Amazing Spider-Man #257
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.
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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.
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