{"product_id":"the-spectacular-spider-man-179-1991-vf","title":"The Spectacular Spider-Man #179 1991 VF+","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Spectacular Spider-Man #179\u003c\/b\u003e, titled \"Wounds,\" was published by Marvel Comics in August 1991. Written by J.M. DeMatteis with art by Sal Buscema, it is the second chapter of the dark and psychological six-part story arc, \"The Child Within\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue continues the deep dive into the traumas of both Peter Parker and his enemies: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVermin's Past: The creature known as Vermin (Edward Whelan) explores his newfound freedom by visiting his parents' home in the suburbs. Through therapy sessions with Dr. Ashley Kafka, it is revealed that Edward suffered severe childhood sexual abuse, which fueled his transformation and psychological instability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Confrontation: Spider-Man intercepts Vermin at Dr. Kafka’s office. Despite Spider-Man's aggressive stance, Kafka pleads with him to stop, believing she can still reach the man inside the monster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Goblin's Return: Parallel to the Vermin storyline, Harry Osborn continues his mental decline. While he tries to maintain a normal life with his wife Liz and son Normie, he is increasingly haunted by the memory of his father, Norman Osborn, signaling the imminent return of the Green Goblin. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Creative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: J.M. DeMatteis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist (Pencils\/Inks): Sal Buscema\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Bob Sharen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLetterer: Rick Parker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48203971002468,"sku":"BS220","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_04_05_12_59_20_615.jpg?v=1775412060","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-spectacular-spider-man-179-1991-vf","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}