The Spectacular Spider-Man, Vol. 1 #179 (Marvel Comics 1991) Direct Edition

The Spectacular Spider-Man, Vol. 1 #179 (Marvel Comics, 1991) Direct Edition is a 32-page chapter in the "Wounds" storyline (Part 2 of 6), presented in a classic early-1990s Spider-Man arc.

• Creative team: Script by J.M. DeMatteis; pencils and inks by Sal Buscema; cover by Sal Buscema.
• Story setup: Vermin, the tormented villain also known as the man-rat, returns to his parents' suburban home for a harrowing reunion that fuels a fresh burst of violence as he heads to his psychologist's office.
• Spider-Man’s clash: The web-slinger intercepts Vermin, trading blows while Dr. Kafka asks Spider-Man to stop—a request that carries dangerous consequences for both sides.
• Goblin thread: Inside the Osborn residence, Harry Osborn teeters toward the edge, while the Green Goblin's influence edges closer to rising from the ashes.
• Edition details: 32 pages; Direct Edition format; cover price $1.00.