This era, collected in Vol. 2, moved Spider-Man away from the "outsider" vibe and into the "Soap Opera" era that defined Marvel for decades. It’s where the series found its heartbeat. Iconic Debuts and Landmark Stories
The volume opens with issues #39–40, where the Green Goblin’s identity is revealed as Norman Osborn, forever changing the stakes of Peter Parker’s personal life. "Spider-Man No More!" (#50):
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