The Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #8 (Marvel Comics 1988) Direct Edition

64 pages of Spider-Man action in The Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #8 (Marvel Comics 1988) Direct Edition, delivering Part 10 of the Evolutionary War with a guest appearance by the Young Gods.

After rescuing a young woman from operatives of the High Evolutionary, Spider-Man faces the clone of Gwen Stacy, rekindling Peter Parker's long-buried memories and feelings—and putting Mary Jane on edge as the couple navigates the return of Gwen. The High Evolutionary continues his quest to study Gwen's genetic makeup, while the Young Gods lend aid.

The Evolutionary War storyline wraps up in Avengers Annual 17.

Back-up material expands the issue: "Opposing Forces" (Story by Gerry Conway; Art by Mark Bagley and Mike Esposito) sends the Young Gods to Jerusalem to battle a mysterious creature. "The Young Gods Fact Pages" offers 5 pages detailing the backgrounds and powers of the Young Gods. "The Son of Earth" (Story by Mark Gruenwald; Art by Ron Lim and Tony DeZuniga) is the 10th chapter in the High Evolutionary arc, featuring confrontations with Adam Warlock and Galactus.

Creators and cover: Gerry Conway (story), Mark Bagley and Keith Williams (art), Sal Buscema (cover).