The Amazing Spider-Man #190

The Amazing Spider-Man #190 was published by Marvel Comics in March 1979 during a transitional period for the character. It was written by Marv Wolfman with cover art by Al Milgrom and interior art by Keith Pollard. This issue was part of a larger narrative arc involving the character of the Man-Thing and a search for Peter Parker's missing aunt, May Parker, which had been a central plot point driving the tension of the series throughout this era.

The creative direction under Wolfman sought to balance supernatural horror elements with the traditional street-level superheroics that defined the Spider-Man mythos. The issue is noted for its depiction of the iconic hero caught in a surreal, psychological struggle, reflecting the experimental tone often found in late 1970s Marvel storytelling. While not a primary key issue in terms of first appearances, it remains a recognized example of the period's efforts to blend diverse genres within the established Marvel Universe continuity.