• The final chapter of Spiral brings Spidey and Wraith together- but not as friends. • The crime landscape of New York City is changed from here on out
He's differenthe's deadlyhe's the Punisher! But why does he have Spider-Man in his sights? Find out as Frank Castle makes his mighty Marvel debut in an all-time classic from legendary creators Gerry Conway and Ross Andru! The Punisher's relentless war on crime has enthralled readers for decades - but it all began here, as the lethal vigilante is manipulated by the scheming Jackal into targeting Spidey! Frank only kills those who deserve to die - and he believes the web-slinging menace has earned just such a fate! Now, as Spider-Man and the Punisher clash for the first time, a rivalry for the ages is born! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #129.
There's no questioning it, Peter Parker has never had it easy. But when the Parker luck is in full effect, you know it means epic Spider-Man adventures! A new era of villains keeps the bad luck streak alive when Col. John Jameson is marked by the werewolf's curse - becoming the Man-Wolf! Meanwhile, Peter Parker's best friend, Harry Osborn, descends into madness, paranoia and a certain green costume! The Punisher raises the tension even higher in his first appearance, while the nefarious Jackal draws up schemes that will forever change the web-slinger's life! Also featuring the introduction of the hilarious Human Torch-built Spider-Mobile, the shocking wedding of Aunt May and Doctor Octopus, the Tarantula, Mysterio and more! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #124-142 and GIANT-SIZE SUPER-HEROES #1. Rated T
New York City's underworld is in a state of flux, and has been since the Kingpin got taken out. Now, a vicious gang war is heating up, and Spider-Man is determined to stop it. But he's not the only one. Police Captain Yuri Watanabe is trying to curtail the madness - both in her day job, and as the vigilante the Wraith! But do Spidey and Wraith play by the same rules? The two uneasy allies try to keep the gang war from spiraling out of control - but when Hammerhead enters the picture, all bets are off. Soon, Spider-Man finds himself caught between Wraith and a cabal of deadly super criminals! Can Spidey put out the fire, or will the underworld burn? New York City's crime landscape will never be the same! Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (2014) #16.1-20.1.
The night Gwen Stacy died! In 1973, Spider-Man fans the world over were shocked by a story that had previously been unthinkable. To strike at the heart of Peter Parker, the Green Goblin kidnaps the woman he loves, Gwen Stacy, and Spider-Man faces a race against time as he swings to the rescue. Readers were used to Spidey saving the day - and as the Goblin sends Gwen plummeting from a bridge, our hero believes he has done it again, firing out a webline that breaks her fall. But when Peter holds Gwen in his arms, the heartbreaking truth is revealed - and comic books are changed forever! It's a masterpiece of storytelling from Gerry Conway and Gil Kane, and one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #121.
The Goblin's last stand! Devastated by the tragic death of Gwen Stacy, a fighting-mad Spider-Man swears deadly revenge on his greatest enemy: Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin! What follows is an action-packed showdown between two of the greatest adversaries in all of fiction. As a volatile Peter Parker tracks his hated foe to one of Osborn's warehouses, the stage is set for an unforgettable battle. Will Spider-Man give in to his rage and take the life of the man who killed the woman he loves? Or even at his most grief-stricken, can he hold himself back from becoming a murderer? And whatever Peter's choice, what difference will it make to the Green Goblin's fate? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #122. Rated T
The sensational adventures of the spectacular Spider-Family continue! And this time they're joined bythe X-Men! Annie Parker just received an invitation to attend Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters - which means she'll get to meet Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean Grey and Professor X! But where the X-Men go, can Magneto and his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants be far behind? Then, Mary Jane has been saving the day as Spinneret, but at the cost of some of her husband's powers - so it's time for a biological upgrade. Something black and white and terrible all over. Face it, Tiger - MJ is Venom! But will she give in to the symbiote's villainous urges? Speaking of which, say hello to 10-year-old Norman Osborn II! Can he escape the Goblin family legacy? Collecting The Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows (2016) #6-12.
Batman meets one of his most peculiar foes of all time when he encounters the gangster known as...the Squid! Plus, a trip to the circus gives Dick Grayson an eerie sense of deja vu when he sees a performance by young acrobat Jason Toddthe boy fated to inherit the mantle of Robin! This facsimile edition reprints the first cameo appearance of Jason Todd and includes all the original ads from the 1983 periodical.
Get ready to scream! Carnage, the homicidal symbiote is back, and he's leaving a trail of bodies behind him. The FBI is hot on his trail, with a different playbook since their serial killer is a super villain. They're equipped with the latest sonic tech and a team including military hero/astronaut John Jameson and a reformed Eddie Brock/Toxin! But when Carnage escapes into an abandoned coal mine, the FBI's plan is starting to look like a trap... for them!
No escape from Carnage Island!! What has the world come to when the Anti-Carnage Task Force must team up with their most hated enemy in order to survive? And will this lead to a more peaceful Cletus Kasady? Don't bet your life on it?
Born on the night of a full moon, Marvel's most fearsome horror hero debuts! He may be Jack Russell by day - but when darkness falls, he becomes the Werewolf by Night! Immigrated from Eastern Europe as a small child, 18-year-old Russell soon finds out the
Our treat: Frank's up to his old tricks! There are ghouls everywhere on Halloween night, but real monsters don't wear costumes! The Punisher is searching for a killer, but he's also being watched? Let's hope Frank's quarry doesn't put costumed civvies in the line of fire!
Spider-Man's life takes a grave turn! He's about to encounter Tombstone - the highest-priced killer in the business - and the whispering hitman will make a big noise in the wall-crawler's life. Who is Tombstone? Why is Joe Robertson investigating him? What devastating action will Tombstone take to put a stop to that? And how will it all end with Joe on trial?! Whatever the answers, the albino assassin is about to get Spider-Man's attention - and the Punisher's, too! Meanwhile, Boomerang makes his comeback, Evolutionary War breaks out, Inferno rages, and the Hobgoblin goes demonic. Carrion is spooky enough, but which face from Spidey's past makes a ghoulish return? And when the wall-crawler faces Tarantula, whose side will Captain America choose? Collecting Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #137-150 and material from Annual #8.
This tabloid-size epic from 1978 tells the tale of a forgotten chapter of World War II in which Superman and Wonder Woman cross paths while the United States stands at the brink of developing nuclear weapons. And while Superman sees their potential to stop the Axis, Wonder Woman is determined to destroy them before innocent lives are lost! But before this powerful twosome can settle their differences, they will have to face the super-powered menaces of Baron Blitzkrieg and the mysterious samurai known as Sumo!
Get ready for some of the greatest Dark Knight tales ever in this new title featuring Two-Face, Deadshot, Killer Croc, the new Robin, Jason Todd and more! These tales written by Gerry Conway are collected from Batman #295, 305, 306 and 337; Batman Family #17; The Brave And The Bold #158, 161 and 171-174; Detective Comics #463, 464, 497-499 and 501-504; Man-Bat #1 and World's Finest Comics #250 and 269.
In these tales from Batman #337-346 and #348, World's Finest Comics #270 and Detective Comics #505-513, Batman tries to uncover the true identity of the villainous Snowman terrorizing Gotham City. The city doesn't rest as Wayne Manor is rumored to be haunted, and when the GCPD investigates against Bruce Wayne's wishes, they find none other than Man-Bat!
Dracula rises as comic book giants Gerry Conway and Gene Colan begin an epic reinvention of the Lord of Vampires in the Mighty Marvel Manner! When Frank Drake, descendant of the fabled Count Dracula, inherits a certain Transylvanian castle, he journeys there with his girlfriend, Jeanie, and his jealous friend, Clifton. Ignoring warnings from locals to turn away, they enter Castle Dracula - and set in motion the nightmarish return of its one, true owner! Not everybody will survive the night... TOMB OF DRACULA is revered as one of the finest horror comics of the 1970s, and it all began with this blood-curdling premiere issue! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting Tomb of Dracula (1972) #1. [(W) Gerry Conway (A) Gene Colan (CA) Neal Adams]
• What if Peter Parker wasn't the one bitten by the radioactive spider? • What if the person who got bit was someone who didn't live by the mantra of "with great power comes great responsibility"? • What if that person was an egotistical bully who was only interested in taking care of himself? • What ifFlash Thompson became Spider-Man?
