The Amazing Spider-Man #114

The Amazing Spider-Man issue 114 was published by Marvel Comics in November 1972, serving as a transitional moment during the title's Bronze Age. Written by Gerry Conway with pencils by John Romita Sr. and Frank Giacoia, the story centers on the conclusion of a plotline involving Doctor Octopus and his pursuit of Hammerhead. This era of the series was defined by a shift toward more complex, serialized narratives that balanced Peter Parker’s personal struggles with high-stakes, multi-issue superhero conflicts.

The cover art, also by John Romita Sr., exemplifies the dramatic visual style that established the look of Spider-Man for a generation of readers. Romita’s influence on the character—often described as giving Spider-Man a more athletic, graceful anatomy compared to earlier iterations—is clearly on display here. While issue 114 is not typically cited as a landmark key issue like its predecessor, number 113, it remains a consistent example of the cohesive creative team that defined Marvel's output during the early 1970s.