The Spectacular Spider-Man, Vol. 1 #180 (Marvel Comics 1991) Direct Edition

The Spectacular Spider-Man, Vol. 1 #180 (Marvel Comics, 1991) Direct Edition delivers a pivotal entry in the Child Within arc—the “Shame” Part 3 of 6—tracking the emotional crossroads of four central figures: Peter Parker, Harry Osborn, Vermin, and Dr. Kafka.

Three of the quartet move toward personal clarity and inner peace, while the fourth descends into a familiar peril, becoming the Green Goblin. The clash that follows unfolds high above Manhattan, as Spider-Man and the Green Goblin collide on the rooftops in a confrontation that harks back to classic rivalries.

Written by J.M. DeMatteis with pencils and inks by Sal Buscema, and featuring a cover by Buscema, this issue pairs tight storytelling with distinctive art to underscore character psychology amid action. At 32 pages, it combines introspection with a dramatic showdown to push the ongoing narrative forward.

• Issue: The Spectacular Spider-Man, Vol. 1 #180
• Year/Edition: Marvel Comics 1991, Direct Edition
• Story arc: "Shame" Part 3 of 6 in the Child Within storyline
• Writer: J.M. DeMatteis
• Artist: Sal Buscema (pencils and inks)
• Cover by: Sal Buscema
• Pages: 32
• Cover price: $1.00