The Amazing Spider-Man #291
In "Dark Journey!", Peter Parker faces one of his toughest choices yet when Mary Jane declines his marriage proposal and must travel to Pittsburgh to help her sister, who's in jail. With Spider-Man under attack by a vastly upgraded Spider-Slayer robot crafted by the relentless Smythe, Peter must decide whether to stand by the woman he loves or stop a dangerous threat on the rise. Written by David Michelinie and illustrated by John Romita Jr., with inks by Vince Colletta and colors by George Roussos, this 1987 issue captures the emotional weight and high-stakes action that define Spider-Man’s world—all wrapped in a striking cover by Al Milgrom.
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Mary Jane declines Peter's marriage proposal and has to go to Pittsburgh where she finds her sister in jail. Spider-Man is attacked by Smythe who has vastly improved his father's Spider-Slayer robot. Mary Jane asks Peter to come help her out and he has to decide between being there for the woman he loves or taking down a supervillain. Peter heads to Pittsburgh but Smythe finds out and follows him.
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