Marvel Team-Up #62

Marvel Team-Up number 62, published in October 1977, arrived during a period where Marvel utilized its team-up series to bridge disparate corners of the comic book universe. Written by Chris Claremont with art by John Byrne, this specific issue is a cornerstone of Marvel history as it features the first meeting of Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers. The story centers on an encounter with the Super-Skrull, blending cosmic threats with the street-level sensibilities that defined Spider-Man stories of the era.

The collaboration between Claremont and Byrne on this title is frequently cited by historians as a precursor to their legendary, critically acclaimed run on X-Men. Byrne’s dynamic layouts and kinetic action sequences were instrumental in establishing a visual language that defined late 1970s Marvel, while Claremont’s focus on the personal development and internal struggles of characters like Danvers helped elevate the narrative stakes. The issue was well-received upon its release, recognized for deepening the connection between the various heroes within the publisher's shared continuity.