The Spectacular Spider-Man #76

In "At Death's Door," Spider-Man faces a brutal test of speed and resolve when he separates Doctor Octopus from his mechanical arms, only to be caught between battling the Owl and Octopus gangs while the villain nearly kills the Black Cat. Rushed to the hospital, her life hanging in the balance, Spider-Man must confront the consequences of his actions as Octopus has his arms reattached—leaving the hero to wonder if he’s truly stopped a threat or only delayed a greater danger. Written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by Al Milgrom, with inks by Jim Mooney and colors by Bob Sharen, this 1983 issue captures a tense, character-driven moment in Spider-Man’s saga, all framed by Milgrom’s dynamic cover art.