Peter Parker Realizes That Mary Jane is the One

ASM 150. Amid the brief return of the Gwen Stacy clone, the status of Parker's interest with Mary Jane became somewhat uncertain. She had already become a girlfriend of sorts after the airport kiss, but the emergence of the Stacy clone had caused him uncertain feelings. Here, the moment of clarity's is announced. It should be noted, however, that the relationship goes on to develop at a snail's pace, with on-again/off-again features. This seems to confirm my long-held thesis: the writers didn't want to return to the way things were when Parker had a relationship that was equal to the villains he was fighting. They wanted relationships to be convenient, in the hero's "down time" -- because they could not handle complex story lines. This tradition continues after Conway moves on. Hence, MJ appears in Parker's life only as convenience allows. (This is a point that actually causes he some irritation).)

Ned Leeds and Betty Brant Marry

ASM 156. Leeds and Brant had been an item for a while. The proposal was a long time ago. I had forgotten to photo it. But here, finally, we see it occurs. The photos make it look like the wedding went smoothly, but, of course, it was interrupted with a battle involving Spiderman and a nemesis. The two photos below are right before and after the battle.

Doc Ock Returns!

ASM 156. After apparently dying in a nuclear explosion, we see here that Dr Octopus survived. He's been living in alleyways, like a hobo, drinking his problems away. In this scene, he's made his way to May's house, his former bride to be, to ask for her help.

Doc Ock and May Are an Item Again

ASM 157. After sprucing up, Octavius is courting May once again.

Spidey Dropped From a Helicopter.

ASM 158. Spiderman's webbing was cut by Doc Ock, while Spiderman was hanging on to a helicopter. Our hero now falls from the equivalent airspace of a low-flying plane. Don't worry fans: he survives.