The Amazing Spider-Man #97

“In the Grip of the Goblin!”

Marvel Comics | June 1971 | 15¢

The web-slinger’s world spins out of control as Spider-Man faces his deadliest nemesis — the Green Goblin — in a battle that strikes at the heart of madness itself!

When Norman Osborn’s fractured mind unleashes the Goblin once more, Peter Parker must confront a nightmare he thought was over — while his closest friend, Harry Osborn, spirals into a desperate struggle with addiction. Torn between loyalty, guilt, and survival, Spider-Man fights not only to save the city… but to save the ones he loves.

Written and edited by the legendary Stan Lee, with dynamic art by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia, and a stunning cover by John Romita Sr., this groundbreaking issue shattered the limits of comic book storytelling — defying the Comics Code and changing the industry forever.

A Marvel milestone — raw, real, and unforgettable.
Witness the wall-crawler caught… “In the Grip of the Goblin!”