Mary Jane’s a great friend.
Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #85
Published: c. September, 1983?
Cover Date: December, 1983
“The Hatred of the Hobgoblin!”
Writer: Bill Mantlo and Roger Stern
Artist: Al Milgrom
Inker: Jim Mooney
Letterer: Diana Albers
Colorist: Bob Sharen
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on 1994 Spider-Man #15: “Battle of the Insidious Six” Review: “Your complaints look like nitpicks and made-up. Why angry face should be indicative of seeing stone crushed?” Nov 10, 14:28 on Panel of the Day #1611: “I might be in the minority, but I’ve always been confused about Spider-man Noir’s wielding a gun.” Nov 8, 09:36 on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #60 (Legacy #954): “Hit The Road, Zeb” or “All [REDACTED] Things Must Come To An End”: “@Paul Penna: I just don’t see any future writer “doing” anything with Paul besides having him around. Marvel wants him…” Nov 6, 09:19 on Panel(s) of the Day #1610 (Mary Jane Monday!): “@Hornacek — I would make a horrible Spider-man. So many times, were I in his place, I would have confided…” Nov 5, 07:53 on Panel(s) of the Day #1610 (Mary Jane Monday!): “At least he said “I have to go take photos for the Bugle.” This is a valid excuse since this…” Nov 5, 04:26
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Uncle Rog may never have “got” the appeal of the marriage, but he sure knew how to make MJ appealing (and even wrote well for the marraige when he had to)
I liked how, even though Bill Mantlo was the PPSSM writer, Roger Stern co-wrote this issue since Hobgoblin appeared in it. This was only his fifth appearance (after ASM 238-239 and 244-245).
I have no proof of this, but I have a strong memory of reading an article/blurb at the time (maybe in Marvel Age?) that the HG’s identity was supposed to be revealed in PPSSM #85. It’s possible this never happened and I have convinced myself over the years that it did.
Peter in suspenders and a bowtie is definitely a look.