Spider-Man 86, Marvel Comics (Dec 1997)
"The Span of Years" Part 2 of 3. Atop the Brooklyn Bridge, the Amazing Spider-Man battles the Shocker to save the life of Paul Stacy! And with the memory of Gwen's tragic fall running through his head, the wall-crawler desperately fights to prevent history from repeating itself! The spectacular one is confident he can beat the Shocker, but what if a second super-villain were to show up? Meanwhile, the friend of the late Ben Reilly, Jimmy-6, is wounded in a shootout and needs a place to take refuge! How about crashing at Peter and Mary Jane's place? Cameo appearances by Anna Watson, Jill Stacy, Arthur Stacy, and the Trapster. Flashback cameos by Gwen Stacy and the Green Goblin.
This issue features a gatefold cover.
The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 256,717; average paid circulation 140,059.
- Story: Howard Mackie
- Art and cover art: John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna
