The Amazing Spider-Man #263

In "The Spectacular Spider-Kid!", a shy, overweight boy with a secret crush on Doc Ock takes a bold step by crafting a Spider-Man costume and equipping himself with mechanical octopus arms, hoping to join the web-slinger as a sidekick. Though the partnership doesn’t pan out as expected, Spider-Man still finds a way to make a meaningful difference in the boy’s life. Meanwhile, Liz’s long-awaited moment arrives as she gives birth to a healthy baby boy, bringing joy to her and her loved ones. Written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Ron Frenz, with inks by Brett Breeding and John Beatty, colors by Bob Sharen, and letters by Joe Rosen, the cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein captures the issue’s quirky, heartfelt tone.