Spider-Woman #21

Spider-Woman issue 21 was published by Marvel Comics in December 1979 during the title's original run. This period of the series focused on Jessica Drew navigating her complex origins as a former Hydra agent while establishing herself as a private investigator in San Francisco. The issue captures the dark, moody tone typical of the late 1970s Marvel supernatural and noir-influenced titles, reflecting the shifting editorial direction of the era which often blended superhero tropes with gothic horror elements.

The cover and interior art from this period of the series are notable for their atmospheric storytelling, often credited to a rotating roster of Marvel's reliable stable of artists and writers from the time. These creators were tasked with maintaining the character's identity separate from the core Spider-Man franchise, emphasizing her unique powers and espionage-heavy background. The issue serves as a quintessential example of bronze age comic production, characterized by its experimentation with character-driven narrative arcs rather than simple episodic battles.