{"product_id":"the-spectacular-spider-man-vol-1-194-marvel-comics-1992-direct-edition","title":"The Spectacular Spider-Man, Vol. 1 #194 (Marvel Comics 1992)  Direct Edition","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spectacular Spider-Man, Vol. 1 #194 (Marvel Comics 1992) Direct Edition delivers the opening chapter of the \"October Moon\" saga—a 32-page Spider-Man story that begins the three-part Death of Vermin storyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative team: Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdward Whelan (aka Vermin) has made progress with Dr. Kafka in the NYU psychiatric ward, and his man-rat transformations occur less often. But a full moon awakens something dangerous: a bizarre group of creatures rises from the sewers and storms the NYU medical center, kidnapping Edward and Dr. Kafka. The Spectacular Spider-Man may not yet know what's happening, but this issue sets the stage for his involvement in the unfolding nightmare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContext and extras: This issue begins the three-part Death of Vermin storyline. The mutates previously appeared in Captain America 276–278. It also includes a full-page ad (and cover preview) for the 1992 Spider-Man Special Edition (UNICEF): Trial of Venom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this matters for collectors: a key early installment in a major Vermin arc from the early 1990s, anchored by the familiar DeMatteis\/Buscema team and the direct edition format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ugly Monkey Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51639261823254,"sku":"UG-5583-THE-UGL-DEF","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4301\/3142\/files\/CE320998-EDEA-41B7-80BF-8EA1B3553FB9.jpg?v=1785990555","url":"https:\/\/uglymonkeycomics.com\/products\/the-spectacular-spider-man-vol-1-194-marvel-comics-1992-direct-edition","provider":"Ugly Monkey Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}