The writer is long time ASM author Roger Stern. The artist is even longer timed pencil pusher John Romita Jr, with inks by his jazzy Jake of a dad.


Why do a facsimile of this issue? Its the first appearance of the Hobgoblin, certainly a major Spidey villain. Having JR ink JR JR gives a specific visual continuity to the book. This isn't junior's best work, but 100% this is where the torch was passed. Dad Romita Sr is THE definitive Green Goblin artist, so to have his son take on the next Goblin era was a perfect way to do that. There's also some tiny hints that maybe junior was more than a clone. There are two panels with Pete on a rooftop casting a shadow over a bank robber trying to escape that are creepy and flat out excellent. You can also see an excellent clinic for quality lettering pre computer by Joe Rosen's steady hand. If you need a little rush, this is a $250.00 book now, so you're basically stealing getting it for $3.99.


I'd have given this a '10', but my copy was missing the Tattooz.