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The Amazing Spider-Man [Shan-Lon]#[3]
Cover: Todd McFarlane

The Amazing Spider-Man [Shan-Lon] #[3]

Jan 1990 · Shan-Lon Enterprises · [none]
“Dock Savage”

In "Dock Savage," Peter Parker faces a personal crossroads as he contemplates a new research job in Kansas, testing the strength of his relationship with Mary Jane. Meanwhile, Spider-Man teams up with the Sandman to stop Neo-Nazi leader Franz Kraus from seizing power and building a Fifth Reich—only to return home to a surprising twist in their future. Written by David Michelinie and illustrated with bold, dynamic flair by Todd McFarlane—both inks and pencils—this 1990 issue blends intimate drama with high-stakes action, all wrapped in McFarlane’s iconic cover art.

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writer David Michelinie · artist, inker Todd McFarlane · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Rick Parker · cover Todd McFarlane

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Cast · 11 characters

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artist, inker Todd McFarlane
colorist Bob Sharen
letterer Rick Parker
cover pencils, inks Todd McFarlane

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Peter wants to move to Kansas to take a new research job and Mary Jane is torn as she considers leaving New York to support her husband. Silver Sable hires Spider-Man and Sandman to help her bring down Neo-Nazi leader Franz Kraus who wants to buy his own state and start the Fifth Reich in America. After the adventure is concluded, Spider-Man returns home to find Mary Jane has packed her bags and is willing to move to Kansas with him. Peter tells her that he has decided to go back to school for an advanced degree so that they can stay in New York where they have built a solid life.

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