Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #114

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #114 was published in May 1986 as part of Marvel Comics' long-running second solo series for the character. This issue was written by Peter David, who was establishing his reputation for character-driven storytelling, and featured pencils by Rich Buckler. It arrived during a transitional period for Spider-Man titles, moving away from the more experimental tone of the early eighties and toward the narrative consistency that would define the character's adventures in the latter half of the decade.

The cover and interior work reflect the house style of the era, focusing on the blend of personal melodrama and superhero action that characterized the Spectacular Spider-Man run. Peter David’s tenure on the series is well-regarded by collectors for deepening Peter Parker's internal conflict and humanizing his supporting cast. As a mid-series issue, it serves as a representative example of the standard monthly output of the mid-eighties, often sought out by fans of David’s specific writing style and the artistic sensibilities of mid-career Rich Buckler.