The Spectacular Spider-Man #175
In "Spouse Trap," Dr. Octopus escalates his schemes by taking over the new Daily Bugle building and demanding $20 million, forcing Spider-Man and the Wild Pack to intervene. When Doc Ock shifts tactics and kidnaps Marla Jameson, Spider-Man must outwit him again—just as the Wild Pack arrives in the nick of time. Written by David Michelinie and illustrated by Sal Buscema, with colors by Sharen and letters by Rick Parker, this 1991 issue delivers high-stakes action with a familiar team-up dynamic, all capped by a striking cover by Sal Buscema.
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Dr. Octopus is holding the new Daily Bugle building hostage for $20,000,000. Spider-Man and the Wild Pack drive him off. Doc Ock then kidnaps Marla Jameson and tries to ransom her for the money. Spider-Man foils him and the Wild Pack shows up again just in time for Ock to get away.
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