1982-1983

ASM 233-239, MTU 122-128, TAC 71-79. Most importantly, Stern & Romita, Jr. introduce the Hobgoblin, the most exciting new villain since the 60s, whose mystery identity would end up driving ASM almost into the 90s. Plus, Doctor Octopus and the Owl begin a knock down, drag out gang war, with Black Cat quite literally caught in the crossover. Poor ol’ Deb Whitman cracks up after she figures out Peter is Spider-Man, but he makes her think she’s crazy. VERY nice of him! Plus the usual assortment of team-ups and villains. All-original this time out, which was originally drawing #13.