The Amazing Spider-Man #81
In "The Coming of the Kangaroo!", Peter Parker faces a rare moment of personal crisis when Aunt May, worried for his health, puts him to bed—only for him to sneak out to stop a fleeing criminal with a dangerous secret. The Kangaroo, evading federal agents, accidentally steals a vial of deadly bacteria, and Peter’s attempt to retrieve it leads to a tense confrontation that leaves Aunt May terrified upon discovering the web-slinger’s ruse. With art by John Buscema and Jim Mooney and a cover by John Romita, this 1970 issue captures a rare emotional weight in Spider-Man’s early years.
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Aunt May decides Peter is sick and puts him to bed. The Kangaroo escapes Feds who seek to deport him, then steals what he thinks is money but is actually a vial of deadly bacteria. Peter sneaks out to catch the Kangaroo and get the vial back. He succeeds, but Aunt May collapses when she finds the web dummy Peter left in his bed. Now Peter feels more guilt than ever.
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