Web of Spider-Man #38
1988
- Series
- Web of Spider-Man
- Issue
- 38
- Cover date
- May 1, 1988
- Story title
- Moving Up
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Published in May 1988, Web of Spider-Man #38 serves as a pivotal entry in the series, featuring a story titled The Abduction. This era of Spider-Man comics was defined by darker, grittier narratives, often balancing Peter Parker’s personal struggles with high-stakes superhero conflicts. The issue was written by Peter David, a prolific scribe known for his sharp character work and exploration of the psychological toll of heroics, with interior art provided by Alex Saviuk.
The cover, illustrated by Todd McFarlane, is widely considered the highlight of this specific issue. During this period, McFarlane was revolutionizing the visual identity of Spider-Man, introducing more dynamic, contorted poses and a detailed web pattern that departed from the traditional, cleaner aesthetic of his predecessors. His work on this title helped cement his status as a superstar artist, eventually leading to his massive influence on the comic book industry in the early 1990s.
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