The Amazing Spider-Man #263
In "The Spectacular Spider-Kid!", a shy, overweight boy with a secret crush on Doc Ock takes a bold step by crafting a Spider-Man costume and equipping himself with mechanical octopus arms, hoping to join the web-slinger as a sidekick. Though the partnership doesn’t pan out as expected, Spider-Man still finds a way to make a meaningful difference in the boy’s life. Meanwhile, Liz’s long-awaited moment arrives as she gives birth to a healthy baby boy, bringing joy to her and her loved ones. Written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Ron Frenz, with inks by Brett Breeding and John Beatty, colors by Bob Sharen, and letters by Joe Rosen, the cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein captures the issue’s quirky, heartfelt tone.
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A chubby, outcast kid who used to idolize Doc Ock now dons a Spider-Man costume and his octopus arms to make a bid to become Spider-Man’s sidekick. Things don't work out for the partnership but Spider-Man is able to help him out a bit in his personal life. Much to the relief of her husband and her friends, Liz delivers a healthy baby boy.
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