Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998) Annual #9

The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #Annual #9

by Gerry Conway, Peter Sanderson, Glenn Herdling

Spider-Man aids in the battle against the Atlantean attacks on the surface world! This issue collects “The Serpent in the Shadow”, “Spider-Man Reveals: The 25 Most Important Women in My Life!” and “Saga of the Serpent Crown Chapter 6: Golden Serpent” stories only.

Genres: Comics

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 3, 2018

About the author

Gerard Francis Conway (Gerard F. Conway) wass an American writer of comic books and television shows. He was known for co-creating the Marvel Comics' vigilante the Punisher and scripting the death of the character Gwen Stacy during his long run on The Amazing Spider-Man. At DC Comics, he was known for co-creating the superhero Firestorm and others, and for writing the Justice League of America for eight years. Conway wrote the first major, modern-day intercompany crossover, Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man.

On April 27, 2026, Marvel Comics announced on its website and social media accounts that Conway had died at the age of 73.

News of Conway's death from Wikipedia

Reviews

[Dean · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is another typical Marvel Annual of the late 80’s/early 90’s era, where you get a main story that’s part of that year’s Annuals crossover, and 3 or so back up stories.

This Annual is one of the better examples. The main story is well written by Gerry Conway, with ok art by David Ross. I always enjoy Cloak and Dagger guest spots, and here they work well with Spidey.
The back up Prowler story I enjoyed, the Hembeck 2 pager was fun, and the Mary Jane short was pretty good, albeit a little heavy handed in its message (though probably not for 1989).

Not an essential read, but certainly a decent one.

[Tawfek · Rating 3 out of 5]

Contents
1 : The serpent in The shadow
2 : Freefall
3 : Sweet Revenge
4 : Saga of the Serpent crown : Golden Serpent