The Spectacular Spider-Man #168

Name: The Spectacular Spider-Man #168
Brand: Marvel

Sep 1990 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.60 GBP

“Sleeping Dogs”

In "Sleeping Dogs," Spider-Man faces a devious impostor when the Space Phantom, disguised as She-Hulk, traps him in a pit and launches a bizarre assault. Forced to clear his name, Spider-Man storms Avengers Mansion seeking answers, only to find Captain America quickly dispelling the illusion. Meanwhile, Mary Jane is unsettled by a series of persistent and unsettling phone calls from an unknown caller named Jason Jerome. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Sal Buscema, with colors by Bob Sharen and Renee Witterstaetter, this 1990 issue features a cover by Sal Buscema.

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writer Gerry Conway · artist, inker Sal Buscema · colorist Bob Sharen · colorist Renee Witterstaetter · letterer Rick Parker · cover Sal Buscema

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Full credits

writer Gerry Conway

artist, inker Sal Buscema

colorist Bob Sharen

colorist Renee Witterstaetter

letterer Rick Parker

cover pencils, inks Sal Buscema

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The Space Phantom, masquerading as She-Hulk, attacks Spider-Man and traps him in a hole. Spider-Man then goes to Avengers Mansion to pick a fight. Captain America quickly proves that it could not have been She-Hulk. Jason Jerome is making harassing phone calls asking Mary Jane out.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).