The Spectacular Spider-Man, Vol. 1 #146 (Marvel Comics 1988) Direct Edition

Relive a pivotal Inferno-era moment with The Spectacular Spider-Man, Vol. 1 #146, a 1988 Direct Edition that frames the "Demon Night" segment within the larger Inferno crossover.

Script by Gerry Conway and art by Sal Buscema (pencils and inks), with a cover also by Sal Buscema, delivering a concise 32-page Spider-Man story that tightens the stakes as the crossover unfolds in New York City.

Bizarre events ripple through the city: Peter Parker and Harry Osborn confront a surreal assault as the Osborn chemical plant’s metal pipes come alive and attack them. At the same time, Glory Grant becomes entangled with Eduardo Lobo during a first meeting at the Daily Bugle Building, weaving personal drama into the action-packed mayhem.

This Direct Edition issue also includes cameo appearances by the Arranger and the Hobgoblin, adding extra layers for fans tracking the threads of the era. The story continues in Web of Spider-Man 47, tying this standalone chapter into the broader Inferno saga.

• Title: The Spectacular Spider-Man, Vol. 1 #146
• Year: 1988
• Format: Direct Edition
• Pages: 32
• Crossover: Inferno (Demon Night segment)
• Creators: Gerry Conway (writer); Sal Buscema (pencils/inks); Cover by Sal Buscema
• Plot highlights: Pipes attack Parker and Osborn at the Osborn chemical plant; Glory Grant meets Eduardo Lobo at the Daily Bugle Building
• Cameos: Arranger, Hobgoblin
• Continuation: Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 47