The Marvel Graphic Novel #22 published by Marvel Comics in August 1986 features Spider-Man as the main character, with artwork by Bernie Wrightson and writing by Susan Putney and Michele Robinson. The story introduces Thunder Cockroach as a new villain and explores themes of superheroes in the Copper Age. This collectible item is part of the Marvel Graphic Novel series and represents a piece of US Comics tradition within the genre of superhero comics.