{"product_id":"the-spectacular-spider-man-184-1991-vf-nm","title":"The Spectacular Spider-Man # 184 1991 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Spectacular Spider-Man #184\u003c\/b\u003e, titled \"Aftermath,\" was published by Marvel Comics in November 1991 (cover-dated January 1992). Written by J.M. DeMatteis with art by Sal Buscema, it serves as the final chapter and epilogue to the critically acclaimed seven-part story arc \"The Child Within\" [#178–184]. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue deals with the fallout of the massive three-way battle between Spider-Man, the Green Goblin (Harry Osborn), and Vermin. \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;\"\u003eThe Search for Harry: While Vermin has been returned to the psychiatric care of Dr. Ashley Kafka, Harry Osborn remains at large and deeply unstable. Unlike previous episodes, Harry has not regained his senses and is now struggling with his dual identity as a family man and the vengeful Green Goblin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBreaking the News: Peter Parker meets with Mark Raxton (the Molten Man) to reveal that his brother-in-law, Harry, has relapsed into supervillainy. Raxton takes on the difficult task of informing his sister, Liz Osborn, about her husband's descent back into madness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVermin's Trauma: The story explores the psychological roots of Vermin’s pain, revealing that his \"Edward\" persona began to emerge after he finally faced the trauma of his childhood abuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Brief Interruption: During a nighttime search for Harry, Spider-Man's spider-sense is triggered by a green figure on a rooftop, which turns out to be a cameo from the aspiring young hero Frog-Man rather than the 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 \u0026amp; 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;\"\u003eEditor: Danny Fingeroth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48203962122340,"sku":"BS219","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_04_05_12_56_46_373.jpg?v=1775411918","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-spectacular-spider-man-184-1991-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}