The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 Issue 304

"California (State) Schemin'!"

Mr. Wilton of Wilton Books tells Peter he has the rights, from JJJ, to publish a book of his Daily Bugle Spidey photos. He wants Peter to tour with the book, and will pay $25,000 in royalties. Peter tells MJ the tour begins in LA and she decides to join him. In Beverly Hills, the Black Fox takes up residence in the vacationing Mr. & Mrs. Osgood Hempstead's empty mansion. Outside their apartment, MJ & Pete meet Bedford Towers owner Jonathan Caesar. In LA, Ginny Edwards meets Pete & MJ.

She has arranged invitations to a charity gala showcasing the Valencia Chalice, a priceless artifact recently discovered by Transcorp but first they go to Disneyland. That evening at the gala, Pete spots the Black Fox who steals the Chalice. Spidey pursues him but accidentally wanders back into the party. MJ covers, introducing him as a special guest of the book tour. As the Fox prepares to depart, the Prowler appears, demanding the Chalice for himself.