The Amazing Spider-Man #305, titled "Westward Woe!" is part two of a two-part story. It was written by David Michelinie, illustrated by Todd McFarlane, inked by a team of inkers, and published by Marvel Comics in September 1988.

Plot Summary

Spider-Man faces off against the Black Fox, a villain who has stolen a valuable chalice. If Spider-Man can't retrieve the chalice, his wife Mary Jane will die. The Prowler also appears in this issue.

Key Characters

Spider-Man (Peter Parker)
Mary Jane Watson-Parker
Black Fox
Prowler (Hobie Brown)

Creative Team

Writer: David Michelinie
Penciler: Todd McFarlane
Inkers: Hector Collazo, Chris Ivy, Ken Lopez, Mark McKenna, Rodney Ramos, Pat Redding, Joe Rubinstein
Cover Artist: Todd McFarlane

Legacy

The Amazing Spider-Man #305 is notable for being one of the first issues of Spider-Man to be illustrated by Todd McFarlane, who would go on to become a superstar artist in the comics industry. The issue also features the first full appearance of the Black Fox.