Why it's Hot:
- 1st full appearance of Norman Osborn, not in Green Goblin costume, identified by name
- 1st appearance of Mendel Stromm, later becomes Gaunt and then Robot Master
Synopsis:
Professor Stromm, recently released from prison, launches a campaign of revenge using destructive robots to target Oscorp. Meanwhile, Spider-Man follows clues that lead him to a deeper mystery involving Stromm’s mysterious benefactor. This issue marks the first full appearance of Norman Osborn and sets the groundwork for future explosive confrontations. A pivotal early installment in Spider-Man’s lore.
