Web of Spider-Man #23
1987
- Series
- Web of Spider-Man
- Issue
- 23
- Cover date
- Feb 1, 1987
- Story title
- Slip Slydin' Away!
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Published in February 1987 by Marvel Comics, Web of Spider-Man #23 serves as a pivotal entry in the series, featuring a narrative written by David Michelinie with cover and interior art by Marc Silvestri. The issue is historically significant for its contribution to the Kraven's Last Hunt storyline, which is widely considered one of the most important and darker arcs in Spider-Man history. It captures the transition of the character into more mature, grounded storytelling during the late 1980s.
The creative direction for this issue leaned into the psychological depth that Michelinie and Silvestri were cultivating for the character at the time. By focusing on the atmospheric tension and the internal state of Peter Parker as he grapples with the fallout of the ongoing hunt, the creators moved away from standard superhero tropes. Upon release, the issue was well-regarded for its grim aesthetic and the stark, moody illustrations provided by Silvestri, which helped solidify the gritty tone that defined the era of Spider-Man comics.
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