Marvel Masterworks: The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 5

Roger Stern’s seminal run on Spectacular Spider-Man concludes and Bill Mantlo returns for a second fan favorite stint! After a run-in with the Jack O’ Lantern, Spider-Man must protect Marla Madison (scientist and J. Jonah Jameson’s one true love) from the deadly Will O’ the Wisp. The Ringer menaces Spidey’s world in a tale drawn by John Byrne, setting up a double-sized issue featuring Stern’s retelling of Spidey’s origin. Then, Bill Mantlo comes aboard, pitting Spidey against a cavalcade of his deadliest rogues: Kraven, Electro and the Molten Man! And in one of the most timeless tales of Spectacular history, teen-runaways-turned-heroes Cloak and Dagger make their first appearance! Plus: An Annual that takes Spidey to the “Dark Side of the Moon” with Man-Wolf!

COLLECTING: Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 56-66, Annual (1979) 3