Web of Spider-Man # 84 1991 VF

Web of Spider-Man #84, published in November 1991 (cover dated January 1992), kicks off the six-part "The Name of the Rose" storyline. This issue is notable for reintroducing the "Rose" persona with a new character under the mask.

Plot Summary: "Family Ties" (Part 1)

The story begins with Peter Parker and Mary Jane having dinner at Aunt May's house, which is suddenly attacked by gun-toting thugs and a helicopter. Peter manages to defend his family, but the incident leaves him shaken, fearing his secret identity has been compromised.

• The Killer Typo: The actual reason for the attack is an incorrect photo credit in the Daily Bugle. A photo showing a meeting of underworld figures—actually taken by Nick Katzenberg for blackmail—is accidentally credited to Peter Parker. This leads the mob to believe Peter is an investigative threat.
• The Kingpin and the Rose: While the Kingpin trains his son Richard Fisk to be his successor, Richard is secretly conspiring with a mysterious new Rose to take down his father’s empire.
• Home Invasion: While the Parkers are away, their apartment is ransacked. An agent named Michael finds Peter's Spider-Man costume but is killed by a fellow operative for using an unsecured phone line before he can report the discovery.

Key Collector Details

• First Appearance: Marks the first appearance of the second Rose (later revealed as Sergeant Blume).
• Creative Team: Written by Howard Mackie in his series debut, with pencils by Alex Saviuk and a cover by Saviuk and Erik Larsen.
• Cameos: Includes appearances by the Kingpin, Richard Fisk, and the Hobgoblin (Jason Macendale).