Spider-Man 96, Marvel Comics (Oct 1998)
"Web of Despair" The Gathering of Five Part 3 of 5. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 440. Norman Osborn continues assembling pieces and players for his ominous gathering of five! And surprisingly the aged clairvoyant, Madame Web, receives an invitation to the goblin's gathering! Whoa, where has she been since Amazing Spider-Man 239 many years ago? No one is quite sure! But Madame Web always remembers to contact her wall-crawling friend when danger is near! In the meantime at the Daily Bugle, Jonah grabs his sidearm and storms into Norman's office! Is JJJ going to end the menace of the Green Goblin all by himself? Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 262. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Joe Robertson, Morris Maxwell, and Alison Mongrain.
- Story: Howard Mackie
- Art: Norman Felchle and Scott Hanna
- Cover: Norman Felchle
Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. The Gathering of Five storyline was reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man: The Gathering of Five.
