The Amazing Spider-Man #195

The Amazing Spider-Man #195 was published by Marvel Comics in August 1979 during a transitional period for the title. Written by Marv Wolfman with cover and interior art by Keith Pollard and Jim Mooney, the issue is notable for its exploration of the Black Cat character, Felicia Hardy, who was then becoming a permanent fixture in Peter Parker's life. This era of the series focused heavily on grounding Spider-Man's supporting cast, moving away from the high-concept cosmic threats of the early seventies to emphasize character-driven conflict and urban crime.

The creative direction for this period sought to modernize Spider-Man's world by introducing more complex interpersonal dynamics. Keith Pollard’s clean, expressive line work provided a sense of continuity that grounded the shifting tone of the stories. Upon its release, the issue was received as a standard but essential chapter in the evolving relationship between Spider-Man and the Black Cat, contributing to a period of stability for the series before it entered the early eighties.