The Amazing Spider-Man #284

In "…And Who Shall Stand Against Them…?", Spider-Man grapples with his resolve to walk away from heroics as the city's underworld fractures in the wake of the Kingpin’s disappearance. With the Blue Boy Gang, the Hobgoblin, and a power vacuum among mob bosses, Spider-Man finds himself caught in a storm he may not be ready to face—especially when a shocking confrontation on a rooftop brings the Punisher into the fray. Written by Tom DeFalco and Jim Owsley, with dynamic art by Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding, and a cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein, this 1987 issue captures a pivotal moment in Spider-Man’s journey.