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Amazing Spider-Man #235, published by Marvel and released December 1, 1982. Values and details shown here apply specifically to this edition; first-print pricing and the complete cover gallery are on the main issue. Roger Stern-Writer; Roger Stern-John Romita Jr.; Cover Artist-John Romita Jr.; Al Milgrom-Inker; Al Milgrom-Frank Giacoia-Inker; Frank Giacoia-Letterer; Diana Albers; John Romita Jr.-Artist; John Romita Jr.-Colorist; Glynis Oliver-Colorist; Tarantula, now mutated into a monstrous spider‑form, goes on a rampage blaming Spider‑Man for his transformation. Spidey tests Tarantula’s new abilities, and the fight spills into Jamaica Bay, where both Tarantula and Will‑O’-the‑Wisp vanish beneath the water. Peter later learns his photos are ruined due to radiation in the lab. At the Bugle, the DOJ shuts down a story on the Brand Corporation, prompting Spider‑Man to investigate on his own. He follows James Melvin home, where Will‑O’-the‑Wisp confronts his former boss and nearly kills him. Spider‑Man intervenes, trying to stop Wisp—until Tarantula suddenly reappears, now holding Melvin hostage.