So, after a few of the best issues ever, we get a few stinkers. It starts with #138, in which we meet Mindworm–the silliest Spider-Villain ever. He’s a mutant with tele-empathy. Spider-Man feels sad about Harry Osborn being locked up, Mindworm senses it and starts to psychically attack Peter, and Spidey literally boxes his ears and wins the battle.
Like I said, silliest villain ever. Oh no, wait:
In the next two issue, The Grizzly returns–along with The Jackal.
Okay, so none of that is good, but we do get the first regular black female castmember: The first appearance of Gloria Grant, Peter’s hot neighbor.
Creators: Gerry Conway and Ross Andru
Grade: C-. Not terrible. Slightly below average.
For the complete history of the MU, year by year, go here.
And see my Ratings of Runs on comics here.
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