The Amazing Spider-Man #262
In "Trade Secret," Peter Parker faces a dangerous breach of privacy when a sleazy photographer captures him mid-change, threatening to expose his secret identity to the criminal underworld. Written by Bob Layton and illustrated by Bob Layton with inks by Garzon, this 1985 issue delivers a tense, grounded showdown where Spider-Man must protect his real name before it’s sold to the highest bidder. The cover by Eliot R. Brown and Ron Zalme captures the moment’s urgency with sharp, dramatic flair.
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A sleazy photographer snaps a picture of Peter changing out of his Spider-Man costume and Spider-Man has to stop him before he can peddle his secret identity to the criminal underworld.
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