The Very Best of Spider-Man

Marvel’s The Very Best of Spider-Man (1994–present) is a single-issue showcase that distills the core of the web-slinger’s world, pairing writer Tom DeFalco and artist Ron Frenz for a tight, classic confrontation between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin. Published as a standalone Marvel release, it captures the timeless dynamic of the hero’s most personal rivalry. While brief, this issue stands as a snapshot of the creative team’s long association with the character, offering a self-contained story that matters for its focused, no-frills take on a foundational Spider-Man conflict.