The Spectacular Spider-Man #171
In "Ordeal," Spider-Man and Puma journey to Puma’s tribal lands to face the consequences of their past clash, undergoing a sweat lodge ritual that reveals haunting visions. As tensions rise, Puma makes a surprising move by selling the Daily Bugle back to Jonah for just one dollar, setting the stage for a final, deadly confrontation between the two. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated with powerful detail by Sal Buscema, the cover by Sal Buscema captures the intensity of this pivotal moment.
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Spider-Man and Puma go to Puma's tribal lands to settle the debt between them where they undergo a sweat lodge purification ritual wherein they see visions. Puma sells the Daily Bugle back to Jonah for one dollar. Spider-Man and Puma agree to fight to the death.
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