Web of Spider-Man #28

Name: Web of Spider-Man #28
Brand: Marvel

Jul 1987 · Marvel · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.40 GBP

“Torch Bearing”

In "Torch Bearing," Spider-Man takes a surprising detour from New York to California during the Statue of Liberty's renovation, tracking the iconic torch to recover his lost street clothes and a broken web-shooter—only to intercept a bold theft attempt. Written by Bob Layton and illustrated by Steve Geiger, with inks by Vince Colletta and colors by Bob Sharen, this 1987 adventure blends urban spectacle with classic Spider-Man ingenuity. The cover, penciled and inked by Layton, captures the moment with dynamic flair.

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writer Bob Layton · artist Steve Geiger · inker Vince Colletta · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Rick Parker · cover Bob Layton

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Full credits

writer Bob Layton

artist Steve Geiger

inker Vince Colletta

colorist Bob Sharen

letterer Rick Parker

cover pencils, inks Bob Layton

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During the time of the renovation of the Statue of Liberty, Spider-Man follows the Statue's torch to California to retrieve his street clothes and a broken web-shooter and foils an attempt to steal the torch.

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