There are a million and one reasons why Spider-Man has gone down in the annals of history as one of the most beloved fictional characters ever created, but it is in his failures and defeats far more numerous than the average superhero that Peter Parker cements himself as a truly inspired character.
It is in this powerful splash page that readers saw Spidey finally give in to the pressure and insecurities that plague his crime-fighting life - which made his triumphant return and renewed vigour all the more satisfying.
