"Retribution!" Guest-starring Namorita. Story by John Byrne. Art by Jae Lee and Jeff Albrecht. Cover by Jae Lee.
Namor is attacked by an unknown assailant beneath the waves of the Pacific. Meanwhile, Namorita puts the pieces together of the past few months' frustrations.
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"Black Harvest!" Part 1 of 4. Story by John Byrne. Art by Jae Lee and Jeff Albrecht. Cover by Jae Lee.
The cold waters of the Pacific have returned Namor's memories. But before he can seek out the one responsible for his disappearance, the mighty Sub-Mariner must deal with the evil machinations of one the most dangerous villains in the Marvel Universe.
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"Plunder!" Part 2 of 4. Story by John Byrne. Art and cover by Jae Lee.
Cameos by Namorita, Iron Fist, and the Daughters of the Dragon. The nefarious Doctor Doom plans to take absolute control over the world's oceans, and Namor may be powerless to stop him. Meanwhile, Namorita and Namor's friends continue their desperate search for the lost Sub-Mariner.
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"Dust to Dust" Part 2 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Jeff Johnson. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
After their tenacious battle last issue, Cardiac determines that Styx has to be eliminated! So to that end Dr. Elias Wirtham tricks Stone into bringing Styx to a New Jersey medical facility for treatment. But Cardiac's scheduled tests will put Styx out of action... permanently! Wow, so much for the Hippocratic Oath! Fortunately though, a well-placed spider-tracer leads the web-slinger directly to Cardiac's location! And the Amazing Spider-Man clashes with Cardiac to save Styx and Stone! Talk about an ethical dilemma! Origin of Styx and Stone.
"Blood of the Warrior!" Part 3 of 4. Cameos by Namorita, Iron Fist, and the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by John Byrne. Art and cover by Jae Lee.
This is it...the final confrontation between two former allies. It's the mighty Sub-Mariner vs. Doctor Doom for the fate of the world, and only one of them is walking away.
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"Time in a Bottle!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Doctor Doom, Namorita, Iron Fist, and the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by John Byrne (last issue). Art and cover by Jae Lee.
At long last Namor finally confronts the wizard who exiled him into obscurity - Master Khan! Meanwhile, the whispers of a coming doom make their way to the undersea kingdom of Atlantis.
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"Guilt by Association" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Jeff Johnson. Inks by Dan Panosian and Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
While web-swinging through the city, the wondrous wall-crawler accidentally bumps into Styx and Stone! What are the strange pair of assassins doing in the Big Apple today? Apparently, they are guarding the movie studio of a sleazy producer! However, the web-slinger is the least of their concerns; because Cardiac wants to put that same slimy producer (and anyone that stands in his way) out of business! As expected, it doesn't take long for the three-way battle to erupt: Cardiac vs. Styx & Stone vs. the Spectacular Spider-Man! Lights, Camera, Action!
"Dark Awakenings!" Part 2 of 7. Guest-starring Tiger Shark. Story by Bob Harris. Art and cover by Jae Lee.
Can it be...Namor's mother lives? Plus, can the Sub-Mariner contain the savage anger of the man-beast - Tiger Shark?! And, what is the coming doom forewarned by the beautiful and mysterious Tamara?
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"Killing Time!" Part 3 of 7. Guest-starring Tiger Shark. Story by Bob Harris. Art and cover by Jae Lee.
The resurrection of the Dark Ones has begun. Namor must assembles a strike force for the coming battle. But first he must resist temptation in the form of lost love. Includes a 5-page dossier on the major players.
Cover price $1.25.
Holographix card-stock cover - "When Princely Blood is Shed!" Part 4 of 7. Guest-starring Tiger Shark. Story by Bob Harris. Art and cover by Jae Lee.
Namor and his undersea allies confront the evil Suma-Ket with deadly consequences. If the Savage Sub-Mariner should fall Atlantis is doomed! Includes a dossier on Suma-Ket.
Cover price $2.00.
"Shadows of Ancient Evils!" Part 5 of 7. Guest-starring Tiger Shark. Story by Bob Harris. Art Jae Lee, Bill Sienkiewicz, Shawn McManus, Chris Ivy, Malcom Jones, and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Jae Lee.
Given new life by Lord Neptune, Namor rallies his troops for one final battle. Meanwhile, the army of darkness marches on Atlantis. Plus, the origins of Suma-Ket, Princess Fen, and the Dark Ones.
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Cover by JAE LEE Curse of the Mutants Tie-in - Written by STUART MOORE Penciled by ARIEL OLIVETTI
Super Hero Squad Variant also available Namor has succeeded in his mission to the X-Men, but in doing so, has opened the floodgates of an ancient evil that has lived below the depths for hundreds of years...the Atlantean Vampire race! Now the shallow peace between them and the Atlanteans has been broken, and they have Namor-and the kingdom at Atlantis-in their sights as they try to reassert themselves as kings of the seas.
32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.
"The Bedlam Perspective" Invasion of the Spider-Slayers Part 6 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
In an abandoned meat-packing plant, the Parkers (father, mother, and son) team up against an FBI double agent and save each other's lives! Could this be the event that finally bonds Peter with his parents? In the meantime, the web-slinger at last locates Alistair Smythe's hideaway! And it's the Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Ultimate Spider-Slayer to conclude the invasion saga!
Curse of the Mutants Tie-in - Cover by JAE LEE Written by STUART MOORE Penciled by ARIEL OLIVETTI
Spinning out of the pages of X-MEN #1, comes an all-new series starring the world's first mutant, NAMOR THE SUB-MARINER. When the X-Men are confronted with a deadly vampire threat, Namor takes matters into his own hands on a mission that might bring down the entire might of the vampires on their heads...and in the process, destroy Atlantis! What lurks down below the ocean where the sun can't reach? What he thought was a fable to scare the children of Atlantis comes to terrifying life in the form of a newly-discovered race of Atlantean Vampires. Namor's choice, to stand with Atlantis or the X-Men, will define a new chapter in his life...or death.
40 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.
"Arachnophobia Too!" Invasion of the Spider-Slayers Part 5 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
The wall-crawler and Felicia continue destroying little mechanical spiders all over town! But that doesn't prevent three more big spider-slayers from attacking! Meanwhile, a rogue FBI agent abducts Richard and Mary Parker! Good thing their son is the Amazing Spider-Man!
Some Angels Falling - Written by Grant Morrison. Art by John Paul Leon and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Ethan Van Sciver and Prentis Rollins.
Emma continues to play on the weaknesses of her teammates Hank and Scott. Warren takes a group of students to the orbiting Shi'ar armada, where Angel kisses Beak. Characters: Professor X; Jean Grey; Wolverine; Cyclops; White Queen [Emma Frost]; Beast; Angel [Angel Salvadore]; Archangel [Warren Worthington]; Beak; Stepford Cuckoos [Celeste; Esme; Irma; Phoebe; Sophie].
32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.
Painted cover by Jim Steranko. "The Delta Equation," script by Bob Harras, pencils by Paul Neary, inks by Kim DeMulder
Fury leads a S.H.I.E.L.D. team to stabilize the nuclear core of the crashed Helicarrier, only to be over-run by a joint AIM/HYDRA team, sent to steal the core; Fury is contacted by a sleeper agent, who informs him of Roxxon's involvement, and Fury brings it to the attention of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Board of Directors; S.H.I.E.L.D. has been infiltrated at the deepest levels, and soon Fury must run to keep safe from the long arm of the agency that he once led.
52 pgs., full color. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.
Painted cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. "Into the Depths," script by Bob Harras, pencils by Paul Neary, inks by Kim DeMulder
S.H.I.E.L.D. has been infiltrated by Roxxon at the level of the Secret Council, and Nick Fury is on the run; The Council has control of Jimmy Woo, and set themselves to bring Dum Dum, Sitwell, Gabe and the Contessa under their control, as well; Fury finally sees that he can trust no one, and is safe nowhere.
52 pgs., full color. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.
"On Razored Wings" Invasion of the Spider-Slayers Part 1 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
Peter and Mary Jane take Peter's parents (and Aunt May) on a tour of Manhattan! The Parkers haven't seen the big city in more than 20 years! And thanks to the sudden appearance of a spider-slayer robot, Richard and Mary's visit includes a dazzling display from the wondrous wall-crawler! How awesome! Spider-Man makes short work of the spider-slayer, but where did it come from and who sent it? Cameo appearances by Alistair Smythe, J. Jonah Jameson, Ben Urich, and Felicia Hardy. Backup story: "Cashing In" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art for Aaron Lopresti. Peter and JJJ come to blows when Jonah wants to run an exclusive story about Peter's parents.
Sticker residue on cover.
"Skullduggery" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Solo. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Jerry Bingham. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
The web-slinger's search for the Red Skull leads to Northern Virginia! And on the grounds of a large private estate, the Spectacular Spider-Man runs into a familiar ally: Solo; and also a familiar foe: the Taskmaster! Whoa, not exactly the folks the wall-crawler was looking for! However after an inconclusive fight, the amazing one agrees to rendezvous with Solo back in New York City! And the next evening along the Hudson River docks, Spidey and Solo clash with Ultimatum and rescue a foreign diplomat! That's great and all, but will it shed any light on the mystery of Peter's parents?
"The Pain of Fast Air" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
The web-slinger's bloody ordeal with Carnage is over. And your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man looks forward to sparring with some of his not-so-savage foes...like the Shocker! What has the Shocker been up to since the Deadly Foes of Spider-Man (1991) Limited Series? Just searching for ways to boost the power in his vibration gauntlets! But that quest will bring him into conflict with the wall-crawler and Aunt May! Meanwhile, a mysterious couple from overseas arrives at Kennedy airport. They sure look a lot like...but hold on, they died in a plane crash many years ago (as told in the classic Amazing Spider-Man Annual 5). So who are they?
Sticker residue on cover.
"Savage Grace!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
Carnage takes J. Jonah Jameson hostage and drags him to a heavy metal concert at Madison Square Garden! The psychotic killer plans to execute JJJ in front of thousands of headbangers! But before Carnage can deliver the deathblow, Spider-Man and Venom strike! The ferocious fight leads into the subway tunnels and then back onto the concert stage! Where thanks to MSG's awesome sound system, the web-slinger tries to knock out both Carnage and Venom! The wall-crawler's ploy better work, because double-crossing Venom could have lethal consequences! A fantastic finish! First appearances of the Richard Parker and Mary Parker life model decoys (LMD's).
"Death Toy!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Chris Marrinan. Mark Bagley. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
At the Tech-Toy warehouse, Cardiac and the wall-crawler come to a meeting of the minds about their pursuits of justice! Perhaps it's possible for them to work together after all! The next evening at Stane International, Spider-Man and Cardiac team up to stop the illegal manufacturing of military weapons! Could this be the beginning of a beautiful friendship? Not quite! Meanwhile, a new blood-hued super-villain makes his first savage kill...the first of many!
"Toy Death!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Chris Marrinan. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
Cardiac is back! And bringing his own brand of justice to the Big Apple! Each day Dr. Elias Wirtham reads the latest corporate exposé in the Daily Bugle...and then goes after that company the following night! But Ben Urich and Peter Parker have caught on to Cardiac's pattern! So the next evening the web-slinger hides away in the manufacturing plant of a corrupt toymaker! Waiting for his very own...Cardiac attack!
