Spider-Man #76 (1997)

"S.H.O.C." Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. The second clone saga is over and a new chapter begins for the Amazing Spider-Man and his beautiful wife! Both Mary Jane and Peter are on their way to Empire State University to start new endeavors! When MJ signs up for classes she meets a new friend: Jill Stacy... the cousin of the late Gwen Stacy! In the meantime across campus; while trying to locate a research professor, Peter runs into a new superhero and a new super-villain! Who are Crown and SHOC? And where did they come from? The questions must wait as the Spectacular Spider-Man's first priority is shutting off an experimental energy generator that threatens to destroy the ESU campus! Welcome back to school Mr. and Mrs. Parker!

Key book; 1st appearance of Loxias Crown, a vampire who later becomes known as The Hunger. [2019 - villain in the Morbius movie played by Matt Smith]. First appearances of Crown, SHOC, and Jill Stacy. Near mint condition.