Direct Edition. Sub-City Part 2 of 2. Script and art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane.
The wondrous wall-crawler -- dressed in his old black costume -- descends into the caverns below Manhattan to find the missing homeless people. And after sifting through a group of hostile underground dwellers, the amazing one meets their leader: Morbius! What a surprise! Why is the Living Vampire...living underground? Gruesomely, it's because Morbius has found a new way to acquire victims for his feedings. Oh boy, Spider-Man cannot let this continue. And that means war with the Living Vampire!
32 pages. Cover price $1.75.
Direct Edition. X-Force crossover. "Sabotage" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring X-Force. Script and art by Todd McFarlane. Plot assist by Rob Liefeld. Cover by Todd McFarlane.
Plot continues from X-Force (1st series) #3. Superstar artist Todd McFarlane's spectacular run on the Spider-Man (1990) title comes to an end with a battle royal on the streets of lower Manhattan! The wall-crawler is web-swinging by the World Trade Center...when he stumbles across a major battle in progress between X-Force and the Juggernaut! Spider-Man knows Cain Marko is nigh unstoppable, but the youngsters of X-Force don't care! Can the web-slinger guide them to victory? Story concludes in X-Force #4. X-Force Lineup: Boom-Boom, Cable, Cannonball, Domino, Feral, Gideon, Shatterstar, Siryn, Sunspot, and Warpath. (Notes: This unique issue is drawn in widescreen/landscape format (horizontal) to maximize the action -- in the same manner as Fantastic Four 252. After this issue Todd McFarlane left Marvel and formed Image Comics with other superstar artists (Jim Lee, Marc Silvestri, and Erik Larsen to name a few). There he created Spawn -- one the most successful creator-owned characters in the history of the medium. Spawn has inspired spin-offs, cartoons, a movie, and one of the most successful toy lines of all time. - Odinson, Lone Star Archivist.)
32 pages. Cover price $1.75.
"Something About a Gun" Part 2 of 2. Script by Don McGregor. Pencils by Marshall Rogers. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Marshall Rogers and Keith Williams.
The young boy -- who picked up the discarded gun last issue -- did not do so by accident! He's having trouble with a bully at school...and plans to use the firearm to get even! However the wondrous wall-crawler cannot let that happen. Spider-Man will do whatever it takes to find the boy...and the gun...before it's too late.
Direct Edition. Torment Part 2 of 5. "Blood Lust of the Lizard!" Script and art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane.
The gruesome killings across New York City continue unabated. And while Peter Parker is reading about them in the Daily Bugle, he notices something very disturbing in the crime scene photo on the front page. Could his long-time friend (or long-time friend's alter ego) be the bloodthirsty killer? The web-slinger begins searching for Dr. Curt Connors amid the sound of mysterious drums pounding in his head. But horrifyingly...the Lizard finds Spider-Man first! And this version of the Lethal Lizard is more savage than ever! Can the wall-crawler survive the Lizard's blindside attack? Appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: The Lizard previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 313. The letters page discusses the record-breaking sales of issue #1.)
32 pages. Cover price $1.75.
Direct Edition. Torment Part 4 of 5. "The Lizard Lives!" Script and art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane.
At last Spider-Man meets his tormentor! The person behind the potions, the poisons, the drums, and the Lizard's homicidal rampage -- is a woman! And she is somehow connected to one of the wall-crawler's departed foes: Kraven the Hunter! Unfortunately, the weakened web-slinger is her captive. And the deranged Lizard is standing guard. How will the amazing one escape his perilous predicament? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Calypso.
32 pages. Cover price $1.75.
"The Game of Life" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson, Dick Giordano, and Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson.
Following a 2-month hiatus, the Spider-Man title returns! And Ben Reilly is officially the new web-slinger! After saving a young boy from a deadly fire, the wall-crawler learns that his mother is the super-powered Poison! Unfortunately several minutes later, while Poison's son is being transported to the hospital; he's kidnapped by El Toro Negro! And shortly thereafter in an abandoned warehouse, the four concerned parties come together for an explosive encounter! Can Ben save Poison's son once again... while saving himself from El Toro Negro and Poison herself? The new Spider-Man's career may be a short one! Cameo appearance by Mysterio.
32 pages. Cover price $1.95.
Masques Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ghost Rider. Script and art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane.
Inside an abandoned warehouse; the Hobgoblin, the Ghost Rider, and the Spectacular Spider-Man come together -- to deal life and death to a young boy...and to themselves! The web-slinger's top priority is protecting the young child. However the Spirit of Vengeance's top priority is destroying the Demogoblin with hellfire! Can both heroes accomplish their objectives at the same time? Regrettably, the answer is no. And Spider-Man may catch the hellfire too!
32 pages. Cover price $1.75.
Direct Edition. Perceptions Part 1 of 5. Script and art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane.
A murder mystery is unfolding in the Canadian wilderness! And it might involve the legendary creature known as Bigfoot! To cover the breaking story, the Daily Bugle sends reporter Melvin Gooner and photographer Peter Parker to British Columbia! Who or what will the web-slinger find lurking in the woods? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Wolverine.
32 pages. Cover price $1.75.
"The Mutant Factor!" Guest-starring the Beast. Story, art, and cover by Erik Larsen.
The Amazing Spider-Man and the bouncing blue Beast (from the X-Men) team-up to try and discover what the Mutant Factor is!
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Infinity Gauntlet tie-in (uncredited). "No One gets Outta Here Alive!" Story by Ann Nocenti. Art and cover by Rick Leonardi and Al Williamson.
In this issue Spider-Man dies! That's no joke. Attempting to save the life of a little girl the wall-crawler is killed. Now, in an ominous journey through the afterworld, Spider-Man comes face-to-face with the Mad Titan himself, Thanos, and his dark mistress, Death! Is this truly the end of everyone's favorite friendly neighborhood Spider-Man?
Cover price $1.75.
Revenge of the Sinister Six: Part 1 of 6. Guest-starring Ghost Rider. Story, art, and cover by Erik Larsen.
Super-star artist Erik Larsen takes the reigns of Spider-Man and pits the wall-crawler against the deadliest assemblage of his foes - the Sinister Six! Plus, Spidey and Ghost Rider team-up to take down a deadly cyborg bent on destruction and mayhem.
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Revenge of the Sinister Six: Part 4 of 6. "Dealing Arms!" Guest-starring Deathlok and Solo. Story, art, and cover by Erik Larsen.
If Spidey is going to contend with an assemblage of his deadliest adversaries, he's going to need an upgrade. The cybernetic hero Deathlok and an all new Spidey set out to bring the Sinister Six down once and for all. They'll soon find that easier said than done.
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Revenge of the Sinister Six: Part 6 of 6. "Confrontation!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk, Ghost Rider, Nova, Deathlok, Solo, and the Fantastic Four. Story, art, and cover by Erik Larsen.
It's all out action as Spider-Man assembles a small army of heroes (the Incredible Hulk, Ghost Rider, Nova, Deathlok, Solo, and the Fantastic Four) to take down the Sinister Six once and for all. However, Doctor Octopus introduces his the newest member to of his cadre of evil, the titanic monster known as Gog! Can even this assemblage of heroes hope to defeat such a powerful force for evil! Includes a gate-fold cover.
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"Why Me?!" Guest-starring Excalibur. Story by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Chris Marrinan and Mark Stegbalier.
When the dream demon known as Nightmare and the macabre D'Spayre team-up it falls to Spider-Man and the British mutant heroes of Excalibur to find a way to stop the dastardly duo. Behold the fury of...Spider-Phoenix?!
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There's Something about a Gun: Part 1 of 2. Story by Don McGregor. Art by Marshall Rogers and Keith Williams.
Peter Parker's Uncle Ben's life was taken by a man with a gun. Now, Spider-Man must face one of his greatest challenges yet...children with guns! Don't miss this important story dealing with an all too real world problem.
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There's Something about a Gun: Part 2 of 2. Story by Don McGregor. Art by Marshall Rogers and Keith Williams.
Can Spider-Man prevent a young boy from making the biggest mistake of his life? Don't miss the conclusion to this important story dealing with an all too real world problem - children with guns.
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Return of the Mad Dog Ward: Part 1 of 3. "Hope and Other Liars!" Story by Ann Nocenti. Art by Chris Marrinan and Sam DelaRosa.
When a bumbling new super-hero makes the scene Spidey takes some time out to give the new guy some pointers. Meanwhile, sinister machinations are going on behind the scenes at the City Hospital.
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Return of the Mad Dog Ward: Part 3 of 3. "Trust!" Story by Ann Nocenti. Art by Chris Marrinan and Sam DelaRosa.
In the cataclysmic conclusion to Return of the Mad Dog Ward, Spider-Man must somehow find a way to defeat the deadly Brainstorm and his puppet master, Doctor Hope. Plus, can Peter save his marriage to MJ before it's too late?
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Vengeance: Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Punisher. Story by Steve Grant. Art by Bob McLeod.
It's a three-way showdown in the tradition of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly as Spider-Man, the Punisher, and the Master of Vengeance collide head-on! Don't miss the shocking conclusion to "Vengeance!"
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Maximum Carnage: Part 4 of 14. "Team Venom!" Guest-starring Venom, Cloak, and Black Cat. Story by David Michelinie. Art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna.
The psychotic Carnage has assembled a gang of deadly super-villains and is cutting a swath of death and destruction all through the streets of New York City. Spidey can't stop them alone and is forced to team-up with the last person he expected in order to stop this wave of villainy. But can even Venom tip the scales against this assemblage of evil? Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #201.
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Maximum Carnage: Part 8 of 14. "Hate is in the Air!" Guest-starring Venom, Cloak, Firestar, Black Cat, Deathlok, Morbius, and Iron Fist. Story by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna.
Can Spider-Man and Venom's uneasy alliance survive when the Lethal Protector decides to use any means necessary to bring down the villainous Carnage? Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #202.
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Maximum Carnage: Part 12 of 14. "The Light!" Guest-starring Captain America, Venom, Cloak, Firestar, Deathlok, and Iron Fist.
Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Tom Lyle, Al Milgrom, and Scott Hanna.
Spider-Man and a small army of Marvel's greatest action heroes scour the streets in search of Carnage and his dubious cohorts and do everything within their power to quell the chaos they've wrought. Meanwhile, the Lethal Protector, Venom, is at the mercy of the psychotic Cletus Kasady. Plus, the startling return of a fallen heroine! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #203.
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Light the Night: Part 1 of 3. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Klaus Jansen.
Spider-Man's old foe Electro has become little more then a side-show act. But when the electrifying villain gets a bright idea, it could mean the end of the wall-crawler.
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Light the Night: Part 3 of 3. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Klaus Jansen.
In the electrifying conclusion to "Light the Night," Spider-Man and the citizens of New York bare witness to the unbridled fury of Electro unleashed. Can our hero, and the city for that matter, survive the experience?
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