The Amazing Spider-Man #292
In "Growing Pains!", Peter Parker arrives in Pittsburgh to meet Mary Jane's father, setting off a tense and emotional chapter in their relationship. With Spider-Man battling Smythe's menacing Spider-Slayer robot, Mary Jane takes bold steps to clear her sister Gayle's name and finally secures her future with Peter—culminating in a heartfelt marriage proposal. Written by David Michelinie and illustrated by Alex Saviuk, with inks by Vince Colletta and colors by George Roussos, this 1987 classic features a dynamic cover by Al Milgrom.
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Peter arrives in Pittsburgh and meets Mary Jane's father. Spider-Man takes on Smythe and his Spider-Slayer robot. Mary Jane sets up her crooked dad and proves to the police that he is the one who belongs in jail and not her sister, Gayle. Mary Jane accepts Peter's marriage proposal.
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