Spider-Woman #30

Spider-Woman #30, published in October 1980, arrived during a transitional period for the character Jessica Drew. By this stage in the original 1978 series, the title was experimenting with tone and direction, moving away from the more traditional spy-thriller roots toward the standard superhero fare of the era. The issue was written by Chris Claremont, a defining voice in Marvel Comics who steered the narrative during much of the character's early history.

The interior artwork for this issue was provided by Steve Leialoha, who was known for a distinct, highly stylized aesthetic that diverged from the typical house style at Marvel. His work on this series is often noted by collectors for its atmospheric quality, which suited the more gothic or supernatural elements that the character frequently encountered. Like many issues of the series from this period, it served as a bridge in the character's long-running efforts to establish her identity as an independent hero separate from her origins in HYDRA.