Spider-Woman #46

Spider-Woman number 46, published in 1982, arrived during the twilight of the original Jessica Drew series. At this stage in the character's history, the creative team was experimenting with tone and direction as the title moved toward its conclusion with issue 50. The story reflected the era's broader shift in Marvel's output, where established characters were often placed in increasingly surreal or high-stakes supernatural narratives to maintain reader interest.

The cover and interior art from this period often featured a revolving roster of talent tasked with keeping the series visually distinct. While the title struggled to find a consistent footing compared to its flagship counterparts, it remains a notable example of late Bronze Age experimentation. The issue is regarded by collectors primarily as a precursor to the series' eventual cancellation, serving as a snapshot of a time when the character was being repositioned before her long hiatus from solo publication.