The Spectacular Spider-Man #73
In "Peter Parker, You Are the Spectacular Spider-Man!", Peter faces a personal challenge when Debra Whitman’s psychiatrist seeks his help to address her belief that he’s Spider-Man—while Spider-Man himself tracks the Boomerang’s escape attempt and uncovers a new threat from the Owl, who’s plotting to take down the Kingpin’s empire with a risky alliance. Written by Bill Mantlo and drawn by Al Milgrom, with inks by Jim Mooney and colors by Bob Sharen, this 1982 issue blends psychological tension with high-stakes crime-fighting, all capped by a striking cover by Al Milgrom.
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Debra Whitman's shrink comes calling on Peter Parker in order to get his help in curing Debra's schizophrenic delusions -- she thinks that Peter Parker is really Spider-Man... The Boomerang is on trial and tries to escape but is captured by Spider-Man. Afterwards, Spider-Man follows three fishy men to the lair of the Owl, a criminal who tries to partner with Dr. Octopus in an attempt to win over the criminal underworld of NYC from Kingpin. Doc Ock turns him down.
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