The Amazing Spider-Man #317

The Amazing Spider-Man #317 was published by Marvel Comics in July 1989. This issue represents a significant moment in the late 1980s era of the character, falling within the period where Todd McFarlane served as the primary artist. The story, written by David Michelinie, continues the 'Venom' storyline, pitting Spider-Man against his then-burgeoning nemesis in a narrative that emphasizes the psychological tension and physical threat posed by the alien symbiote.

The design of this issue is notable for its dynamic, high-energy cover art by Todd McFarlane, whose stylized and exaggerated depiction of Spider-Man redefined the visual language of the character during this time. Critics and readers of the period often lauded McFarlane for bringing a newfound sense of kinetic movement and detail to the pages. The issue stands as a quintessential example of the 1989 creative collaboration between Michelinie and McFarlane, which remains highly regarded by collectors for its influential aesthetic and role in the development of the Spider-Man mythos.