The Amazing Spider-Man #148

The Amazing Spider-Man issue 148 was published in September 1975, arriving during a pivotal era for Marvel Comics under the editorial guidance of Len Wein. This issue serves as a notable entry in the series as it features the first full appearance of the Jackal's clone of Peter Parker, marking the genesis of the complex and long-running Clone Saga. The narrative was written by Gerry Conway, who was deeply involved in steering the direction of the character throughout the mid-1970s, establishing a tone that prioritized high-stakes personal drama alongside traditional superhero action.

The interior artwork was penciled by Ross Andru, a veteran artist whose clean, dynamic style defined the visual identity of Spider-Man during this period. Accompanied by Frank Giacoia’s inks, the issue captures the moody, suspenseful atmosphere necessitated by the clone-focused plot. The cover, illustrated by Gil Kane, is characteristic of the era's dramatic editorial approach, intended to hook readers immediately with a stark, unsettling image of a duplicate Spider-Man. Upon its release, the issue was received as a bold, if controversial, expansion of the Spider-Man mythos that would influence the character's publication history for decades to come.