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"Web of Despair" The Gathering of Five Part 3 of 5. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Norman Felchle. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Norman Felchle. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 440. Norman Osborn continues assembling pieces and players for his ominous gathering of five! And surprisingly the aged clairvoyant, Madame Web, receives an invitation to the goblin's gathering! Whoa, where has she been since Amazing Spider-Man 239 many years ago? No one is quite sure! But Madame Web always remembers to contact her wall-crawling friend when danger is near! In the meantime at the Daily Bugle, Jonah grabs his sidearm and storms into Norman's office! Is JJJ going to end the menace of the Green Goblin all by himself? Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 262. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Joe Robertson, Morris Maxwell, and Alison Mongrain. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. The Gathering of Five storyline was reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man The Gathering of Five.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Newsstand Edition. "These Wings Enslaved!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Jim Shooter (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller. J. Jonah Jameson hosts a high society party to celebrate Dr. Marla Madison's appointment as the Brand Corporation's new director of research. It's a wonderful evening for Jonah, until Killer Shrike crashes the party and abducts Marla! The web-slinger follows in hot pursuit and all roads lead to the Brand Corporation's special powers lab in New Jersey! The wall-crawler is ready to battle Killer Shrike, but is he ready for the return of Will-O'-the-Wisp? 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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Storm Warnings Part 3 of 3. "Media Blitz" Guest-starring Iron Fist. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Jae Lee. Cover by Jae Lee. In front of a live television audience, the web-slinger and Iron Fist defeated Platoon last issue! However suddenly an entire platoon of Platoons arrives at the Brooklyn Bridge to continue the fight! Do Spider-Man and the Living Weapon have enough left in the tank -- to defeat a dozen armored adversaries? The borough of Brooklyn will hold its collective breath! Cameo appearance by Kate Cushing. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 629,533; average paid circulation 447,083.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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"Above It All" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. A new crime lord bursts onto the scene in New York City! And it doesn't take long for the new boss (aka Fortunato) to come into conflict with the oldboss... Hammerhead! And of course the wondrous wall-crawler (aka Ben Reilly) is caught in the crossfire! Meanwhile in Queens, Peter Parker (still without his powers) collapses on the kitchen floor! Oh no, what's wrong with Mary Jane's husband? Cameo appearances by Ben Urich and Arthur Stacy. (Note: This issue includes a 6-page feature on the Onslaught storyline currently taking place in the X-titles.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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A Prelude in Red - Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Dan Fraga & Scott Hanna. Flashback! Law agents George and Arthur Stacy team up to tackle the corporate espionage games of the industrialist named Norman Osborn! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Vengeance Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Bob McLeod and Lee Weeks. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Bob McLeod. The web-slinger, the Punisher, and the Master of Vengeance battle from cover to cover in an explosive three-way shootout! The wall-crawler wants to send the master to prison, while Frank Castle wants to send him to the morgue. When the Punisher lines up his kill shot, the fate of all three men hangs in the balance. Who will walk away from the fight in one piece? And who will get vengeance? Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Note: The Master of Vengeance returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 212.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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"Legacy" Part 1 of 2. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. Onslaught is over! And the Avengers and Fantastic Four are gone! So naturally the biggest crime lords in New York City are planning to step up their operations! But before Hammerhead, Silvermane, Tombstone, the Rose, and the Slug do that; they need to knock out a powerful new competitor...Fortunato! However Peter Parker gets wind of the planned hit and informs Ben Reilly and Ben's new best friend... Jimmy-6! Are the web-slinger and big Jimmy-6 ready to stop a multitude of mobsters? Cameo appearance by Hydra. (Notes: This issue includes a 6-page preview of three upcoming titles: Star Trek Voyager (1996), Star Trek Starfleet Academy (1996), and Star Trek Early Voyages (1997). This story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #6.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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Direct Edition. Vengeance Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Steven Grant. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Bob McLeod. An imposter dressed as Spider-Man is roaming the streets of the Big Apple and killing people! And of course Peter Parker is horrified! The real web-slinger quickly takes to the rooftops and alleyways to find the wall-crawling impersonator. But someone else -- a certain gun-toting vigilante -- is also aware of the murders. And the Punisher is going to stop Spider-Man -- the real one or the fake one -- by any means necessary! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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Direct Edition. Vengeance Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Steven Grant. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Bob McLeod. An imposter dressed as Spider-Man is roaming the streets of the Big Apple and killing people! And of course Peter Parker is horrified! The real web-slinger quickly takes to the rooftops and alleyways to find the wall-crawling impersonator. But someone else -- a certain gun-toting vigilante -- is also aware of the murders. And the Punisher is going to stop Spider-Man -- the real one or the fake one -- by any means necessary! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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Hobgoblin in "The Carrion Cure!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Deep in the New York sewer system, the murderous Hobgoblin and Carrion hold the wall-crawler prisoner! The situation does not look good for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. He has only one hope left ? his wife! Can Mary Jane lead the charge to victory? Cameo appearances by Hammerhead and Tombstone. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Above It All" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. A new crime lord bursts onto the scene in New York City! And it doesn't take long for the new boss (aka Fortunato) to come into conflict with the oldboss... Hammerhead! And of course the wondrous wall-crawler (aka Ben Reilly) is caught in the crossfire! Meanwhile in Queens, Peter Parker (still without his powers) collapses on the kitchen floor! Oh no, what's wrong with Mary Jane's husband? Cameo appearances by Ben Urich and Arthur Stacy. (Note: This issue includes a 6-page feature on the Onslaught storyline currently taking place in the X-titles.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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Vengeance Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Bob McLeod and Lee Weeks. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Bob McLeod. The web-slinger, the Punisher, and the Master of Vengeance battle from cover to cover in an explosive three-way shootout! The wall-crawler wants to send the master to prison, while Frank Castle wants to send him to the morgue. When the Punisher lines up his kill shot, the fate of all three men hangs in the balance. Who will walk away from the fight in one piece? And who will get vengeance? Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Note: The Master of Vengeance returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 212.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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"Web of Despair" The Gathering of Five Part 3 of 5. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Norman Felchle. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Norman Felchle. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 440. Norman Osborn continues assembling pieces and players for his ominous gathering of five! And surprisingly the aged clairvoyant, Madame Web, receives an invitation to the goblin's gathering! Whoa, where has she been since Amazing Spider-Man 239 many years ago? No one is quite sure! But Madame Web always remembers to contact her wall-crawling friend when danger is near! In the meantime at the Daily Bugle, Jonah grabs his sidearm and storms into Norman's office! Is JJJ going to end the menace of the Green Goblin all by himself? Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 262. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Joe Robertson, Morris Maxwell, and Alison Mongrain. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. The Gathering of Five storyline was reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man The Gathering of Five.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"Look Down" Exiled Part 3 of 4. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Tom Lyle. Inks by Chris Ivy. Cover by Pat Broderick. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 405. The Scarlet Spider is a prisoner in Seward Trainer's laboratory! And Ben Reilly doesn't know who his mysterious captor is! It certainly isn't Seward because he's in mortal danger too! The villain behind the curtain seems to have an octopus-like appearance! Has Doc Ock somehow come back from the dead? Meanwhile over the skies of Manhattan, the Vulture prowls the city for more victims! Story concludes in Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st Series) 10. Appearance by Carolyn Trainer. Cameo appearances by Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson. (Note: This issue features a note to fans titled "Clone Fallout." In the aftermath of the startling revelation in Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) #226 (the fact that the Spider-Man we've been reading about since Amazing Spider-Man #150 was actually the clone), Marvel's offices were flooded with letters and reaction, both good and bad. - Odinson, Lone Star Archivist) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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A Prelude in Red - Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Dan Fraga & Scott Hanna. Flashback! Law agents George and Arthur Stacy team up to tackle the corporate espionage games of the industrialist named Norman Osborn! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"It Begins with a Bang not a Whimper!" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The Blood Brothers storyline is over, but the Amazing Spider-Man is still searching for the Hobgoblin! However after receiving a valuable tip, Ben Reilly zeroes in on the cybernetically-enhanced goblin in an abandoned warehouse! And it's time for payback...Spider-style! Meanwhile, Peter receives a job offer from the Daily Bugle! Are the Parkers ready to move back to the Big Apple? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ben Urich, Betty Brant, Ken Ellis, Glory Grant, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Gaunt, and Cell-12. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #4.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"The Promise" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. Ben Reilly stops by the hospital to check on Peter's status and surprisingly runs into Hammerhead in the hallway! Oh my, is the web-slinger going to throw down with the big crime boss at the nurses' station? Yes he is! Because Hammerhead is too dangerous to let escape! In the meantime, Dr. Curt Connors and the other physicians have been unable to reverse the former wall-crawler's deteriorating condition! And when Mary Jane sees her husband's heart monitor flatline... she knows the end has arrived. Is this how the Amazing Spider-Man departs this vale of tears? Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 237. Cameo appearance by Ben Urich. (Note: This issue includes a 2-page feature on the Onslaught storyline currently taking place in the X-titles. This issue also includes a 4-page feature on Jim Lee's plans for the new Fantastic Four (1996 2nd series) title; and likewise Rob Liefeld's plans for the new Captain America (1996 2nd series) title.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"Look Down" Exiled Part 3 of 4. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Tom Lyle. Inks by Chris Ivy. Cover by Pat Broderick. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 405. The Scarlet Spider is a prisoner in Seward Trainer's laboratory! And Ben Reilly doesn't know who his mysterious captor is! It certainly isn't Seward because he's in mortal danger too! The villain behind the curtain seems to have an octopus-like appearance! Has Doc Ock somehow come back from the dead? Meanwhile over the skies of Manhattan, the Vulture prowls the city for more victims! Story concludes in Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st Series) 10. Appearance by Carolyn Trainer. Cameo appearances by Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson. (Note: This issue features a note to fans titled "Clone Fallout." In the aftermath of the startling revelation in Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) #226 (the fact that the Spider-Man we've been reading about since Amazing Spider-Man #150 was actually the clone), Marvel's offices were flooded with letters and reaction, both good and bad. - Odinson, Lone Star Archivist) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"Into the Depths" Blood Brothers Part 3 of 6. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson and Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 411. These are dark days for both the former web-slinger and the current one! Peter Parker (without his powers) slowly recovers from a beating he took from a strange mercenary group called Cell-12. And Ben Reilly's apartment has been ransacked and his employer's coffee shop burned to the ground! Can things get any worse? Unfortunately they do when the wall-crawler runs into the new and cybernetically-improved Hobgoblin! What will hurt Ben more...the Hobgoblin's fury or Seward Trainer's betrayal? Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 234. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Jessica Carradine. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #3.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"Who Did Joey Z?" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. In Midtown Manhattan the police find the body of a local criminal hanging from a lamp post! After cutting him down, New York's finest discover that he suffocated to death on what appears to be Spider-Man's webbing! Oh no, the Daily Bugle is going to have a field day with this one! Once Jonah, Peter, and Ben Urich arrive at the scene; the web-slinger immediately suspects that Norman Osborn has set him up again! When the wall-crawler confronts Norman on a nearby rooftop, he's distracted by the sudden appearance of the Green Goblin! Hold on, isn't Norman still the goblin? Then who is this new person clad in the green and purple attire? Plot continues in Sensational Spider-Man 25. First appearance of the fifth Green Goblin. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Arthur Stacy. (Notes: This issue serves as the prelude to the Spider-Hunt storyline. This issue also features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"Reborn Again" Guest-starring Ghost Rider. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Javier Saltares. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. The wondrous wall-crawler is back in his classic red and blue attire! And wanting to prove to New York City that he's still one of the good guys! But someone else or perhaps something else is back too! The Spirit of Vengeance! Wow, is the web-slinger ready to rein in the Ghost Rider? Watch out for the hellfire! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Arthur Stacy, Paul Stacy, Jill Stacy, and Danny Ketch. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Die-cut cover. "Schemes & Dreams: for Future Screams." Aftershocks, Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Bill Sienkiewicz (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Story continues from Spider-Man 57. While Peter Parker remains behind bars on false murder charges, Mary Jane and Ben Reilly come to grips with their respective situations. MJ needs the Scarlet Spider for protection! And Ben needs a cause to give his clone-life meaning! It won't be long before their newfound partnership is tested! In the meantime inside Ravencroft Institute, the Jackal causes trouble for as many people as possible! And on the outside the mysterious third Peter Parker achieves self-awareness! Cameo appearances by Carnage, Shriek, John Jameson, Dr. Kafka, Joe Robertson, Kaine, and Scrier. Second story: "The Beginning." The Parker Legacy, Part 3 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Milgrom. Story continues from Spider-Man 57. In a story set five years ago, Spider-Man's clone makes a new beginning and takes a new name - Ben Reilly! First pin-up: Spider-Man vs. the Green Goblin. Art by Sal Buscema. Second pin-up: The Lizard and Morbius vs. Spider-Man. Art by Sal Buscema. Third pin-up: Spider-Man vs. Mysterio. Art by Pat Broderick. Fourth pin-up: Daredevil and Spider-Man. Art by Tom Grummett and Scott Hanna. 52 pages. Cover price 2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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"It Begins with a Bang not a Whimper!" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The Blood Brothers storyline is over, but the Amazing Spider-Man is still searching for the Hobgoblin! However after receiving a valuable tip, Ben Reilly zeroes in on the cybernetically-enhanced goblin in an abandoned warehouse! And it's time for payback...Spider-style! Meanwhile, Peter receives a job offer from the Daily Bugle! Are the Parkers ready to move back to the Big Apple? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ben Urich, Betty Brant, Ken Ellis, Glory Grant, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Gaunt, and Cell-12. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #4.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"Last of the Heroes" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. At his Staten Island headquarters, the ruthless Fortunato is poised to unite all of the Big Apple's mobsters under his and Hydra's control! And he plans to demonstrate his power by ceremoniously executing Spider-Man (aka Ben Reilly) and Tombstone! However the Man Without Fear learns about Fortunato's sinister scheme and rushes to NYC's smallest borough to help! But the stellar superhero duo will need a man on the inside to escape with their lives! How about big Jimmy-6? Will Fortunato's son be the fortunate one to save Spider-Man and Daredevil? Cameo appearances by Hammerhead, Silvermane, the Rose, and the Slug. (Notes: The passing of long-time Marvel writer and editor Mark Gruenwald is acknowledged in the credits. This story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #6.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"The Promise" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. Ben Reilly stops by the hospital to check on Peter's status and surprisingly runs into Hammerhead in the hallway! Oh my, is the web-slinger going to throw down with the big crime boss at the nurses' station? Yes he is! Because Hammerhead is too dangerous to let escape! In the meantime, Dr. Curt Connors and the other physicians have been unable to reverse the former wall-crawler's deteriorating condition! And when Mary Jane sees her husband's heart monitor flatline... she knows the end has arrived. Is this how the Amazing Spider-Man departs this vale of tears? Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 237. Cameo appearance by Ben Urich. (Note: This issue includes a 2-page feature on the Onslaught storyline currently taking place in the X-titles. This issue also includes a 4-page feature on Jim Lee's plans for the new Fantastic Four (1996 2nd series) title; and likewise Rob Liefeld's plans for the new Captain America (1996 2nd series) title.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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Web of Life Part 4 of 4. "End Hunt" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Mike Manley. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Tom Lyle. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 121. The three-way battle among the Scarlet Spider, Kaine, and the Grim Hunter erupts on the streets of New York City! Ben Reilly falls first and can only watch as Kaine and Kraven's son trade powerful blows. The fighting temporarily halts after the Grim Hunter blasts Kaine with his energy spear. However later on in Central Park, the three combatants come together again! Where one man will walk away the winner. And another man will live to fight another day. But the third man... will bear the deadly mark of Kaine! Cameo appearances by Seward Trainer and Gregor. (Note: The Grim Hunter returns many years later in Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd series) 634.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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Light the Night Part 1 of 3. "Light the Night!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Klaus Janson. Cover by Klaus Janson. Max Dillon is feeling down on his luck after his recent defeats to the web-slinger and other super-heroes. But when he returns to New York City, he gets a new and electrifying idea! In the meantime, Peter Parker receives an important photo assignment from the Daily Bugle -- to take pictures of the newly renovated "Top of New York" hotel. Which happens to be the same hotel from which Electro will launch his new idea! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Aunt May. 32 pages Cover price $1.75.

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Return to the Mad Dog Ward Part 2 of 3. "Brainstorm!" Script by Ann Nocenti. Pencils by Chris Marrinan. Inks by Sam De La Rosa. Cover by Chris Marrinan and Sam de la Rosa. The deranged doctor who runs the Mad Dog Ward has a new patient called Brainstorm! And his prized pupil needs a field test to measure his abilities. So the doctor sends Brainstorm to capture the Daily Bugle reporter -- who's been asking too many questions about the Mad Dog Ward. However the Bugle reporter is working with the Bugle photographer -- who was bitten by a radioactive spider! Thus Brainstorm gets his field test in spades vs. the Amazing Spider-Man! Appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Captain Zero. 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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Return to the Mad Dog Ward Part 2 of 3. "Brainstorm!" Script by Ann Nocenti. Pencils by Chris Marrinan. Inks by Sam De La Rosa. Cover by Chris Marrinan and Sam de la Rosa. The deranged doctor who runs the Mad Dog Ward has a new patient called Brainstorm! And his prized pupil needs a field test to measure his abilities. So the doctor sends Brainstorm to capture the Daily Bugle reporter -- who's been asking too many questions about the Mad Dog Ward. However the Bugle reporter is working with the Bugle photographer -- who was bitten by a radioactive spider! Thus Brainstorm gets his field test in spades vs. the Amazing Spider-Man! Appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Captain Zero. 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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Return to the Mad Dog Ward Part 3 of 3. "Trust" Script by Ann Nocenti. Pencils by Chris Marrinan. Inks by Sam De La Rosa and Don Hudson. Cover by Chris Marrinan and Sam de la Rosa. In upsetting fashion Brainstorm threw the web-slinger into a cement mixer at the end of their battle! And now (after the wet concrete has been poured)...the amazing one finds himself part of the newest slab in New York City! Will the wall-crawler escape before the concrete sets? Thanks to his incredible strength and courage, Spider-Man busts out of the slab! And then discovers Captain Zero locked in pitched battle with Brainstorm! Can Captain Zero play the hero in his first real fight? The web-spinner will lend a hand! Appearance by Mary Jane Watson. 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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Return to the Mad Dog Ward Part 3 of 3. "Trust" Script by Ann Nocenti. Pencils by Chris Marrinan. Inks by Sam De La Rosa and Don Hudson. Cover by Chris Marrinan and Sam de la Rosa. In upsetting fashion Brainstorm threw the web-slinger into a cement mixer at the end of their battle! And now (after the wet concrete has been poured)...the amazing one finds himself part of the newest slab in New York City! Will the wall-crawler escape before the concrete sets? Thanks to his incredible strength and courage, Spider-Man busts out of the slab! And then discovers Captain Zero locked in pitched battle with Brainstorm! Can Captain Zero play the hero in his first real fight? The web-spinner will lend a hand! Appearance by Mary Jane Watson. 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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Light the Night Part 3 of 3. "Light the Night!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Klaus Janson. Cover by Klaus Janson. Electro steals all the power in New York City! And he absorbs it into himself! But what is the super-powered super-villain going to do with so much electricity? Unfortunately, Max Dillon didn't think about that beforehand. And now he desperately needs help from the Spectacular Spider-Man to survive! Appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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Light the Night Part 3 of 3. "Light the Night!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Klaus Janson. Cover by Klaus Janson. Electro steals all the power in New York City! And he absorbs it into himself! But what is the super-powered super-villain going to do with so much electricity? Unfortunately, Max Dillon didn't think about that beforehand. And now he desperately needs help from the Spectacular Spider-Man to survive! Appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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Storm Warnings Part 3 of 3. "Media Blitz" Guest-starring Iron Fist. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Jae Lee. Cover by Jae Lee. In front of a live television audience, the web-slinger and Iron Fist defeated Platoon last issue! However suddenly an entire platoon of Platoons arrives at the Brooklyn Bridge to continue the fight! Do Spider-Man and the Living Weapon have enough left in the tank -- to defeat a dozen armored adversaries? The borough of Brooklyn will hold its collective breath! Cameo appearance by Kate Cushing. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 629,533; average paid circulation 447,083.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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Web of Life Part 4 of 4. "End Hunt" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Mike Manley. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Tom Lyle. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 121. The three-way battle among the Scarlet Spider, Kaine, and the Grim Hunter erupts on the streets of New York City! Ben Reilly falls first and can only watch as Kaine and Kraven's son trade powerful blows. The fighting temporarily halts after the Grim Hunter blasts Kaine with his energy spear. However later on in Central Park, the three combatants come together again! Where one man will walk away the winner. And another man will live to fight another day. But the third man... will bear the deadly mark of Kaine! Cameo appearances by Seward Trainer and Gregor. (Note: The Grim Hunter returns many years later in Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd series) 634.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"When Strikes The Octopus!" Script by Roger McKenzie. Pencils by Greg LaRocque. Inks by Art Nichols. Cover by Bob Hall and Al Milgrom. In a story from Spider-Man's past, Doctor Octopus is stealing nuclear materials and components from various sites around New York City. What is the six-armed super-villain planning? Can the web-slinger (in his red and blue costume) foil his plans? It's another great slugfest between Spidey and Doc Ock! 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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Light the Night Part 2 of 3. "Light the Night!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Klaus Janson. Cover by Klaus Janson. The Top of New York hotel is ready for its grand reopening! And many of the Big Apple's well-known socialites are there including J. Jonah Jameson! Peter Parker is in attendance too and taking photos of the fancy shindig. Meanwhile, Electro is stationed on the hotel rooftop. Why is he up there? Don't worry -- the entire city will know soon enough! 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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Light the Night Part 2 of 3. "Light the Night!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Klaus Janson. Cover by Klaus Janson. The Top of New York hotel is ready for its grand reopening! And many of the Big Apple's well-known socialites are there including J. Jonah Jameson! Peter Parker is in attendance too and taking photos of the fancy shindig. Meanwhile, Electro is stationed on the hotel rooftop. Why is he up there? Don't worry -- the entire city will know soon enough! 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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Light the Night Part 1 of 3. "Light the Night!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Klaus Janson. Cover by Klaus Janson. Max Dillon is feeling down on his luck after his recent defeats to the web-slinger and other super-heroes. But when he returns to New York City, he gets a new and electrifying idea! In the meantime, Peter Parker receives an important photo assignment from the Daily Bugle -- to take pictures of the newly renovated "Top of New York" hotel. Which happens to be the same hotel from which Electro will launch his new idea! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Aunt May. 32 pages Cover price $1.75.

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"Mayhem!" Script by Peter David. Pencils and Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Rich Buckler. The three thugs that Mr. Popchik shot on the subway three issues ago decide that it's time for payback! And they're taking the battle to Queens, specifically Aunt May's house! Can the Amazing Spider-Man sneak into his boyhood home and rescue Aunt May and her friends? Meanwhile, the Black Cat is back in town, and she's robbing the rich to give to the poor. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"Mayhem!" Script by Peter David. Pencils and Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Rich Buckler. The three thugs that Mr. Popchik shot on the subway three issues ago decide that it's time for payback! And they're taking the battle to Queens, specifically Aunt May's house! Can the Amazing Spider-Man sneak into his boyhood home and rescue Aunt May and her friends? Meanwhile, the Black Cat is back in town, and she's robbing the rich to give to the poor. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"When Strikes The Octopus!" Script by Roger McKenzie. Pencils by Greg LaRocque. Inks by Art Nichols. Cover by Bob Hall and Al Milgrom. In a story from Spider-Man's past, Doctor Octopus is stealing nuclear materials and components from various sites around New York City. What is the six-armed super-villain planning? Can the web-slinger (in his red and blue costume) foil his plans? It's another great slugfest between Spidey and Doc Ock! 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"End Game." The Return of Kaine Part 4 of 4. Direct Edition. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson, Al Milgrom, and Dick Giordano. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 409. Kaine and the Spectacular Spider-Man (aka Ben Reilly) have become unwilling pawns in "The Great Game!" And atop the Johnscorp Building in Midtown Manhattan, the two familiar rivals along with Muse fight for their lives and maybe each other's deaths! Will anyone emerge triumphant amid the fog of battle? In the meantime J. Jonah Jameson is frustrated that his Bugle staff cannot get the inside scoop on theft of the spider-skeleton! So JJJ makes a phone call for help to a former employee: Peter Parker! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Ken Ellis, Ben Urich, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Peter Parker returns to New York for the first time since Spectacular Spider-Man 229.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"End Game." The Return of Kaine Part 4 of 4. Direct Edition. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson, Al Milgrom, and Dick Giordano. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 409. Kaine and the Spectacular Spider-Man (aka Ben Reilly) have become unwilling pawns in "The Great Game!" And atop the Johnscorp Building in Midtown Manhattan, the two familiar rivals along with Muse fight for their lives and maybe each other's deaths! Will anyone emerge triumphant amid the fog of battle? In the meantime J. Jonah Jameson is frustrated that his Bugle staff cannot get the inside scoop on theft of the spider-skeleton! So JJJ makes a phone call for help to a former employee: Peter Parker! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Ken Ellis, Ben Urich, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Peter Parker returns to New York for the first time since Spectacular Spider-Man 229.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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Beware the Rage of a Desperate Man Part 4 of 4. "Cold Hearts" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Tom Lyle. Inks by Tom Palmer (pp. 1-5), Klaus Janson (pp. 6-10), and Joe Rubinstein (pp. 11-20). Cover by Tom Lyle. Feeling confident about his new powers, the Hobgoblin visits his son and ex-wife. However unsurprisingly, neither one wants anything to do with him! Spider-Man quickly arrives on the scene to confront the Hobgoblin, but a new super-villainess stands in his way: Coldheart! Who is she? And what's her beef with the web-slinger? The answers will have to wait -- as Spider-Man is only concerned about saving the young Macendale from his father. A cold twist of fate will bring this caper to its conclusion. First appearance of Coldheart. Cameo appearances by Ben Reilly (aka the Spider-Clone), Vladimir Kravinoff, and Gregor. 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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Beware the Rage of a Desperate Man Part 4 of 4. "Cold Hearts" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Tom Lyle. Inks by Tom Palmer (pp. 1-5), Klaus Janson (pp. 6-10), and Joe Rubinstein (pp. 11-20). Cover by Tom Lyle. Feeling confident about his new powers, the Hobgoblin visits his son and ex-wife. However unsurprisingly, neither one wants anything to do with him! Spider-Man quickly arrives on the scene to confront the Hobgoblin, but a new super-villainess stands in his way: Coldheart! Who is she? And what's her beef with the web-slinger? The answers will have to wait -- as Spider-Man is only concerned about saving the young Macendale from his father. A cold twist of fate will bring this caper to its conclusion. First appearance of Coldheart. Cameo appearances by Ben Reilly (aka the Spider-Clone), Vladimir Kravinoff, and Gregor. 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"All My Sins Remembered" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by (unnamed) many hands. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Rubinstein. It's the dramatic conclusion to the Sin-Eater saga! The web-slinger and the Man Without Fear finally catch up to the Sin-Eater at the Jameson residence, and a tremendous battle follows between...Daredevil and Spider-Man?!? Will Peter Parker and Matt Murdock ever see eye-to-eye on justice for the Sin-Eater? Last 65¢ issue. (Notes: This four-part story was reprinted in 1990 in a trade paperback titled "The Death of Jean DeWolff." Stan Carter (aka the Sin-Eater) returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 128.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

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"All My Sins Remembered" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by (unnamed) many hands. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Rubinstein. It's the dramatic conclusion to the Sin-Eater saga! The web-slinger and the Man Without Fear finally catch up to the Sin-Eater at the Jameson residence, and a tremendous battle follows between...Daredevil and Spider-Man?!? Will Peter Parker and Matt Murdock ever see eye-to-eye on justice for the Sin-Eater? Last 65¢ issue. (Notes: This four-part story was reprinted in 1990 in a trade paperback titled "The Death of Jean DeWolff." Stan Carter (aka the Sin-Eater) returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 128.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

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"Unplugged" Media Blizzard Part 3 of 3. Script by Dan Jurgens. Pencils by John Romita Jr. and Tom Morgan. Inks by Al Williamson and Dick Giordano. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 408. While the wall-crawler (aka Ben Reilly) searches the city for the Master of Illusion, the television ratings for Mystery-Vision skyrocket! However the spectacular one eventually gets a tip on the location of Mysterio's powerful transmitter! And then and there the Amazing Spider-Man and Mysterio battle back and forth in the snow! Can the new web-slinger pull the plug on Mystery-Vision? Or will the sinister showman bury Spidey on live TV? Cameo appearance by Jessica Carradine. (Notes: Mysterio returns in Amazing Spider-Man 413. This issue was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #2.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"The Truth is Out There!" The Trial of Peter Parker Part 3 of 4. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Tom Lyle. Inks by Scott Hanna and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Tom Lyle. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 403. With help from Stunner, the wondrous wall-crawler finally subdues Kaine! And drags the powerful killer to the courthouse where Peter, actually Ben Reilly, is on trial for murder! As the judge and jury look on in horror, Kaine breaks free! And when the rejoined battle between Spider-Man and Kaine spills into an adjacent courtroom, Kaine takes off his mask! Revealing his identity at last! But the web-slinger is not surprised to see a face that resembles his own (minus the degeneration factor). Can the web-spinner convince Kaine to surrender peacefully? Story concludes in Spectacular Spider-Man 226. Appearance by Mary Jane Watson. 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.