The superhero Spider-Man has appeared in many American comic books published by Marvel Comics since he first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962).
The character has since been featured in various storylines, forming longer story arcs.
"The Death of Jean DeWolff" was the first popular story arc outside The Amazing Spider-Man, as it appeared in the third monthly ongoing series of The Spectacular Spider-Man.
Story arcs become longer than in previous decades, such as "Kraven's Last Hunt", "Maximum Carnage", and the "Clone Saga".
Spider-Man: Lifeline #1–3 December 1978 – June 1979 Bill Mantlo Various Jim Mooney Various