Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham #10

Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham #10 was released in 1986 as part of Marvel Comics' Star Comics imprint. Created during a period when Marvel sought to expand its reach to younger readers through whimsical and anthropomorphic characters, the series leaned into parody and cartoon logic. This specific issue reflects the lighthearted, meta-fictional tone established by creators Tom DeFalco and Mark Armstrong, who utilized the character to satirize the tropes of traditional superhero storytelling.

The character design of Spider-Ham, an anthropomorphic pig endowed with spider-like powers, was a collaborative effort between writer Tom DeFalco and artist Larry Hama, though many artists contributed to the visual aesthetic throughout the series. Issue #10 continues the tradition of blending superhero action with slapstick comedy, a style that was well-received by the target demographic of the mid-1980s for its accessibility and humor. The series eventually became a cult classic, celebrated for its creative subversion of the Spider-Man mythos.