Written by
Marv Wolfman
Art by
Al Milgrom (cover)
Jim Mooney (inks)
Keith Pollard
Mike Esposito (inks)
Origin of Black Cat; Peter Parker informed of Aunt May’s death (faked death). Storyline: Nine Lives Has the Black Cat
 
A jam-packed issue fraught with drama, tears, and death! Spider-Man fails to save Black Cat from herself, although he does learn interesting secrets from her past. What led Felicia Hardy to a cat burglar's life? Betty Brant turns the tables on Peter, impressing no one. Plus, devastating news about Aunt May?
 
Featuring
First Appearance of Lydia Hardy from Earth-616. Death of Walter Hardy from Earth-616.