The Amazing Spider-Man #142
marvel • 1975
- Series
- The Amazing Spider-Man
- Issue
- 142
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Cover date
- Mar 31, 1975
- Story title
- Dead Man's Bluff
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Where it came from
The Amazing Spider-Man #142 was published by Marvel Comics in March 1975, arriving during a transitional era for the character under writer Gerry Conway. This issue serves as a notable chapter in the 'Clone Saga' narrative arc, a storyline that challenged Spider-Man’s identity and personal history. It captures the tension of the 1970s superhero landscape, where writers increasingly experimented with psychological depth and ongoing, complex character trauma.
The interior artwork was provided by Ross Andru, a definitive Spider-Man artist of the decade known for his dynamic, kinetic staging and clean lines. The cover, illustrated by Gil Kane, reflects the dramatic, high-stakes aesthetic standard of the era. Critics and fans often look back at this period as the moment where Spider-Man’s world became significantly more intricate, with the creative team utilizing the series to push the boundaries of what a monthly serialized comic could sustain regarding long-term continuity.
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