Amazing Spider-Man, The (1963 series) #117

Last issue saw Peter Parker struggling to keep the ceiling from collapsing and crushing everyone in the convention hall! Just after everyone gets out, his webbing gives way and the ceiling collapses. Through the darkness and smoke, Peter fashions a web-shield to further hide his identity until he can escape the hall and blend back in with the crowd. Richard Raleigh is asked his thoughts on the sabotage, and he clarifies that he’s not backing down an inch from his war on crime, on matter how they try to intimidate him! In the bustling crowd, Peter reunites with Gwen and Mary Jane, all relieved to see each other unhurt. J. Jonah Jameson berates Peter for not getting any photos and Peter points out it’s his day off, as he heads to take Gwen and MJ home.

Elsewhere, a mysterious figure called the Disruptor is enraged to discover that his sabotage of the rally was foiled by Spider-Man! He heads down to the basement of his lair, where a scientist named Thaxton works on the Smasher, proving themselves as the ones behind his attacks. Thaxton shows the improvements he’s made and provides the Disruptor with a new control switch that he can use to control the Smasher. Meanwhile, Jameson discusses his plans to endorse Raleigh for Mayor with Robbie Robertson and Norman Osborn. Osborn says that Raleigh will need to provide more specifics on his stances before he’ll get his vote. Robbie can’t help but be suspicious of Raleigh and plans to look into his background while Jameson leaves for a meeting with Raleigh. At that moment, Spider-Man is swinging around when he comes upon a fundraising party for Raleigh being held up by some crooks. Spidey easily takes out the crooks and leaves them webbed for the police.

Returning to his apartment, Peter calls up Aunt May to check on her, still worried about her staying at Doctor Octopus’s old headquarters. Afterwards, Harry takes Peter to a youth rally for Raleigh where they meet up with Gwen and Mary Jane. Raleigh continues his promises to turn their city into one they can be proud of before driving off. Not long after, Peter’s spider-sense alerts him to the arrival of the Disruptor and his goons, spraying tear gas from their car! Peter changes to Spider-Man and tackles the Disruptor, preventing him from burning down the registration stands. The Disruptor’s goons pile on Spidey, allowing him to get away. Later, Jameson goes to meet with Raleigh and ends up mentioning Robbie looking into him, which is overheard by someone outside! Later still, the Disruptor returns to his lair to use his control device and commands the Smasher to bring Joe Robertson to him, dead or alive! To be continued!