The Amazing Spider-Man #84
In "The Kingpin Strikes Back!", Peter Parker faces a tough choice when a $5,000 reward tempts him to capture the elusive Schemer—only to find the criminal's escape more slippery than expected. With Spider-Man hot on his trail, the chase leads to the Kingpin's mansion, where a tense confrontation unfolds, and the sudden disappearance of both Schemer and Vanessa throws everything into question. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life by John Romita's dynamic pencils and John Buscema's detailed inks, this 1970 classic delivers a gripping mystery with a twist that redefines the stakes—cover by John Romita.
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Peter could use the $5,000 reward, so Spider-Man sets out to capture The Schemer. He eventually finds him in his fancy car but keeps falling off it. Schemer arrives at the Kingpin's mansion and confronts him; Vanessa intervenes. Spider-Man has followed Schemer, breaks in, and has a brief tiff with Kingpin before they both realize that both Schemer and Vanessa have vanished.
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