Webspinners: Tales of Spider-Man #9

In "The Bridge, Part 3 of 3," Peter Parker faces a triple threat: a rampaging Sandman at Coney Island, a ruined college scholarship, and the daunting task of getting three dates to prom—after his own prom was famously sabotaged by the villain. Written by Joe Kelly and illustrated by Andy Smith, with inks by Mark Pennington, colors by Joe Rosas, and letters by Benchmark, this 1999 tale blends high-stakes action with the kind of chaotic, heartfelt teenage drama only Spider-Man can deliver. The cover, also by Andy Smith, captures the moment’s tension in bold, dynamic lines.