The Spectacular Spider-Man #115

In "Things Fall Apart," Peter David and Mark Beachum deliver a tense, character-driven tale where Spider-Man’s life unravels in small, persistent ways—until Dr. Strange uncovers a cursed hex tied to a past mission with the Black Cat. The spell’s removal lifts the curse from Spider-Man but also strips the Black Cat of her powers at the worst possible moment, just as she’s deep in a heist. Rich Buckler’s cover captures the moment’s urgency, while the story’s grounded tension and emotional stakes shine through David’s sharp writing and Beachum’s expressive art.