10 Must-Read Issues from Todd McFarlane's Spider-Man

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Todd McFarlane's legendary Spider-Man comic run in the late 1980s and early 1990s included several iconic issues that revolutionized the character's visual style and storytelling. Let's take a closer look at each one:

Issue 298: Spider-Man battles the villain Chance, with McFarlane's distinct art style adding a thrilling sense of movement and action to the page.

                                                               The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #298 | Comic Issues | Marvel

Issue 299: Spider-Man fights Chance and the Life Foundation, which also marked the first cameo appearance of Venom, a character who would later become a beloved fan favorite.

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #299 | Comic Issues | Marvel

Issue 300: Perhaps the most iconic issue of McFarlane's run, Venom is introduced in full force, along with a thrilling battle between Spider-Man and the villainous Venom.

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Issue 301: Spider-Man takes on Frank Cruz.

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Issue 305: Spider-Man faces off against the villainous Blackfox.

 

Issue 306: The issue pays homage to the classic Action Comics #1 cover.

Issue 315: Spider-Man battles both Hydro-Man and Venom, setting up the storyline that continued in issues 316 and 317.

Issue 316: The first full cover appearance of Venom.

Issue 317: Spider-Man and Venom fight against Eddie Brock and Venom as they attempt to drown Peter. Peter tries to convince the symbiote to bond with him again in an attempt to disarm the two of them.

Issue 328: Spider-Man faces off against the villainous Dr. Octopus in an epic showdown.

Overall, Todd McFarlane's Spider-Man comics are a pivotal moment in the character's history, and his art style and innovative storytelling techniques continue to inspire and influence comic book creators to this day.