Untold Tales of Spider-Man #23

Spider-Man throws himself into a brawl against a pair of armed thugs on this August 1997 cover, while the ominous silhouette of the Crime Master looms large overhead — a reminder that there's a far more dangerous threat pulling the strings. Pat Olliffe and Al Williamson bring a crisp, kinetic energy to the composition that fits perfectly with the series' spirit of revisiting untold corners of Spidey's past. With Kurt Busiek and Tom DeFalco sharing writing duties alongside artist Pat Olliffe and inker Scott Hanna, this issue delivers that signature blend of old-school Marvel charm at a very friendly 99-cent cover price.