The Spectacular Spider-Man #172

Name: The Spectacular Spider-Man #172
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

Jan 1991 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.60 GBP

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“Savage Showdown”

In "Savage Showdown," Spider-Man and Puma clash in a brutal desert battle that tests their limits—and their humanity—before a surprising truce forces them to reconsider their paths. Meanwhile, Mary Jane stands firm against Jerome’s advances, delivering a no-nonsense warning that leaves their relationship hanging in the balance. Written by Gerry Conway and brought to life with dynamic art by Sal Buscema (pencils and inks) and vivid colors by Bob Sharen, this 1991 issue captures a raw, high-stakes moment in the web-slinger’s world, with a cover by Sal Buscema that perfectly frames the tension.

writer Gerry Conway · artist, inker Sal Buscema · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Rick Parker · cover Sal Buscema

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Full credits

writer Gerry Conway

artist, inker Sal Buscema

colorist Bob Sharen

letterer Rick Parker

cover pencils, inks Sal Buscema

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Spider-Man and Puma duke it out in the desert in a fight to the death. They decide that they shouldn't die and shake hands. Mary Jane tells off Jerome for insisting they have an affair and tells him to stay away.

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