Spider-man comic books graded by CBCS

Acts of Vengeance Aftermath - "The Last Act of Vengeance" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Andy Mushynsky. The Amazing Spider-Man is in dire straits as he floats helplessly towards the stratosphere! Will a passing jetliner provide a life line? Meanwhile, Graviton and his cohorts believe that the Kingpin and the Chameleon have double-crossed them, so they set out to destroy the Kingpin's tower. Who will come to the crime boss' aid to battle Goliath, Graviton, Titania, the Trapster, and the Brothers Grimm? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Friends and Enemies" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams, and Mike Manley. Cover by Alex Saviuk. My how times have changed! The Spectacular Spider-Man teams up with the Green Goblin and the Molten Man to foil Tombstone's plan to steal Diox-3 from the Osborn Chemical Plant. Can Spidey trust his new teammates? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"With Friends Like These!" Story by Gerry Conway and Ben Trovato. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Andy Mushynsky. Spider-Man tries to convince Harry Osborn to give up his crime-fighting career as the Green Goblin. Unfortunately, Harry does not get the message, so the two long-time friends battle in a secret hideout near the Brooklyn Bridge. Meanwhile, Tombstone seems to have survived his exposure to Diox-3 in the previous issue. Cameo appearance by Hammerhead. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Tombstone Territory" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Andy Mushynsky. The new and improved Tombstone is terrorizing Joe Robertson again, so Robbie asks the web-slinger for help. All parties involved converge at Hammerhead's Long Island estate and another great battle between Tombstone and Spider-Man erupts! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"A Subtle Shade of Green" Guest-starring the Hulk. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Andy Mushynsky. The Incredible Hulk is on the run in Connecticut with his wife, Betty Banner. In response to the preliminary news report of the Hulk's appearance, J. Jonah Jameson sends Peter Parker and Betty Brant Leeds to cover the story! Peter successfully finds the Hulk, but he may end up wishing he had not! Can Spider-Man survive a fight with the Hulk? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Is it Spider-man or the Hulk? No! It's Spider-Hulk! "A Hulk By Any Other Name" Story by Gerry Conway and David Michelinie. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Andy Mushynsky. After his battle with the Hulk in the previous issue, Peter Parker makes it back to New York City; but he is feeling very sick after unknowingly being exposed to gamma radiation. In a moment of frustration and rage, Peter becomes...the Spider-Hulk! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Fortune's Fury" Part 1 of 2. Story by Danny Fingeroth. Art by Dave Ross, Keith Williams, and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Dave Ross and Keith Williams. Dominic Fortune (last seen in Iron Man 213 and Marvel Super Heroes 2nd series issue 3) is seeking revenge on Simon Steele, the man who killed his son. Dominic asks Peter Parker to use the Daily Bugle archives to help him research possible hideout locations for Steele (aka Wolfgang Von Lundt). By the way someone else is also looking for Steele too: Silver Sable! The big showdown takes place in a fifth avenue townhouse with Spider-Man, Dominic Fortune, Silver Sable, the wild pack, Simon Steele, Sabbath Raven, and Sabbath's daughter! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Direct Edition. "The Reckoning" Part 2 of 2. Story by Danny Fingeroth. Art by Dave Ross, Al Milgrom, Keith Williams, and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Dave Ross and Keith Williams. The web-slinger, Silver Sable, and Dominic Fortune narrowly escape an explosion at Simon Steele's fifth avenue townhouse. Now the three heroes are in hot pursuit of Simon Steele once again! Can Spider-Man and Silver Sable capture Simon Steele? And will Dominic Fortune finally be reunited with Sabbath Raven after 50 years apart? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Newsstand Edition. "The Reckoning" Part 2 of 2. Story by Danny Fingeroth. Art by Dave Ross, Al Milgrom, Keith Williams, and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Dave Ross and Keith Williams. The web-slinger, Silver Sable, and Dominic Fortune narrowly escape an explosion at Simon Steele's fifth avenue townhouse. Now the three heroes are in hot pursuit of Simon Steele once again! Can Spider-Man and Silver Sable capture Simon Steele? And will Dominic Fortune finally be reunited with Sabbath Raven after 50 years apart? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Head Quest" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Story by John Byrne. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Al Milgrom. Peter Parker and Mary Jane attend Alicia Masters Storm's art exhibit in Greenwich Village, when suddenly the Head Men attack! Fortunately, Johnny Storm is present at the exhibit too, so the Human Torch and Spider-Man team up one more time. Can the heroes defeat the Head Men and also protect their wives during the battle? Cameo appearances by the Sub-Mariner, Peter Rasputin (aka Colossus), and famous artist Roy Lichtenstein. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Art and Soul" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring Peter Rasputin. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Terry Austin. After attending an art show with Kristy Watson and Peter Rasputin, the web-slinger encounters three new villains as the Art Attack storyline continues. Who are Spark, Bora, and Avant Guard? (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 347,022; average paid circulation 209,174.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Cold Hands Warm Art" Part 3 of 4. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Terry Austin. Avant Guard has caused an apocalyptic blizzard to hit New York City! Now the wall-crawler must help the city dig out, but Spark and Bora have other plans for Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Captain America, Hercules, She-Hulk, Thor, Iceman, Firestar, Namorita, Night Thrasher, and Speedball. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Art's Desire!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Terry Austin. It's the conclusion of the Art Attack storyline! The web-slinger and the Human Torch join forces to end the threat of Avant Guard! Meanwhile, the other superheroes in New York City battle the epic blizzard. Cameo appearances by Captain America, Mister Fantastic, Quasar, and the Thing. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Home is Where the Terror Is!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams, Bud LaRosa, and Kevin Tinsley. Cover by Alex Saviuk. On the Upper West Side, Peter and Mary Jane attend a charity fundraiser for the homeless of New York City. There are many other people on the guest list too including J. Jonah Jameson, Liz and Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Felicia Hardy, several Morlocks, and the new Firebrand! First appearance of the second Firebrand (aka Broxtel). Cameo appearance by Cloak and Dagger. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Toast of the Town" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Story by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. The web-slinger has two daunting challenges to face in this issue. First, he must rescue Anna and the four Morlocks trapped in the flooding sub-basement of the Poseidon Hotel; and second, climb back to the burning main floor and do battle against Firebrand! Fortunately, Cloak and Dagger arrive on the scene to help Spider-Man. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"First Blood" Part 1 of 2. Story by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Peter and Mary Jane are enjoying a horse carriage ride through Central Park, when they are suddenly ambushed by the Silver Squad! The Amazing Spider-Man quickly defeats three of his four android assailants, but the fourth one, Ripster, chases him throughout the city. Which long-time villain is masterminding this devious plan to kill the web-slinger? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"This Blood is My Blood" Part 2 of 2. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Mary Jane is worried sick about her husband, after the web-slinger disappeared while battling the Ripster last issue! In an act of sheer desperation, she turns to an unlikely source for help…Felicia Hardy! Wow, can the Black Cat find the amazing one? Hopefully she can before Silvermane finishes draining all of Spider-Man's blood! It's a grisly battle down below as Spider-Man and the Black Cat team up to short-circuit Silvermane! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

1st printing. "Living in Fear" Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by Steve Butler, Don Hudson, and Chris Ivy. Cover by Sal Buscema. Spider-Man battles a new villain called Bloodshed who is attempting to blackmail his younger brother, Ricky, into stealing negotiable securities from Ricky's brokerage company. First appearance of Bloodshed. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Pumping Up!" Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by Ron Wilson and Don Hudson. Cover by Chris Marrinan and Don Hudson. In a story somewhat ahead of its time, a steroid-fueled Man-Mountain Marko is experiencing both mental and physical problems as a result of his abuse of steroids. Marko's rash behavior brings him into conflict with Spider-Man, and a major slugfest ensues. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

First printing. "Entrepreneurs" Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by Chris Marrinan and Don Hudson. A down-and-out public relations executive develops a plan to make a client out of Spider-Man. However, when the web-slinger declines Bob Robbins' offer, the PR executive decides to don the Hypertron battle gear and become a superhero himself. First appearance of Hypertron 1.0. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Rose and Kingpin, Hobgoblin cameo. "Family Ties" Part 1 of 6. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Eric Larsen. The 6-part Name of the Rose storyline begins! The Rose is back! And he's gunning for the Spectacular Spider-Man again! Or is he after someone else? The web-slinger's adventure starts while Peter and Mary Jane are enjoying dinner at Aunt May's house in Queens. The doorbell rings, and suddenly there are gun-toting hoodlums everywhere! The wall-crawler springs into action to protect his family! And after taking out several thugs and a helicopter too, the amazing one is horrified to think that his secret identity has endangered his loved ones. However, when Mary Jane sees an underworld photo in the Daily Bugle incorrectly credited to Peter, the sobering reality sinks in. The New York mob isn't trying to kill the web-slinger, they want Peter Parker dead! Wow, talk about a killer typo! First appearance of the second Rose (aka Sergeant Blume). Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Richard Fisk (aka the first Rose), and the Hobgoblin/Demogoblin. Last $1.00 issue. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Rose, Kingpin. "Three The Hard Way" Part 2 of 6. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Klaus Janson. The new Rose and Richard Fisk ramp up their quest to assassinate Peter Parker! After failing to kill Aunt May's nephew at his apartment, the new partners in crime send the Triad Brothers to finish the job! When the Triad Brothers ambush Peter and Mary Jane in a Manhattan alley, the Amazing Spider-Man counter-attacks! And with his family threatened, the furious web-slinger dishes out his own brand of justice that sends the triad trio scrambling to triage! Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Deathwatch, and the Hobgoblin/Demogoblin. First $1.25 issue. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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Hobgoblin, Demogoblin. "The Dark Within" Part 3 of 6. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Sam DeLaRosa. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Al Milgrom. The Rose's first two assassination attempts on Peter Parker have failed! But the vindictive villain remains undeterred and sends a third assassin, the Hobgoblin, to complete the task! The crazy Hobgoblin (aka Jason Macendale) is ready to kill both Mary Jane's husband and the web-slinger, but the cursed goblin is battling his own internal demon! And in grotesque fashion, the Demogoblin shockingly splits off from the Hobgoblin! Now the wall-crawler has a pair of psychos to battle! Can your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man grapple with two goblins? Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. Flashback cameos by Vanessa Fisk, Alfredo Morelli, and Ned Leeds. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 328,225; average paid circulation 211,042.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Hobgoblin, Demogoblin. "The Best Defense" Part 4 of 6. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Sam DeLaRosa. Cover by Alex Saviuk. The web-slinger grows desperate in his attempt to stop the threats on his life by the Rose's assassins! So the worried wall-crawler shakes down the local riff-raff to discover the whereabouts of the Rose! And good news! Spider-Man learns that the Rose is hiding out on the Brooklyn waterfront! But unknown to the web-slinger, there's bad news too! The Hobgoblin is down on the docks! And so is Richard Fisk! And so are the Praetorian Guard! Oh no, the amazing one is swinging towards an ambush! Is the web-slinger ready for the fight of his life? Yes or no, the situation does not look good for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearance by the Demogoblin. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Hobgoblin. "The King Makers" Part 5 of 6. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Sam DeLaRosa. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Al Williamson. Elements of Daredevil 300 continue in this story. The Spectacular Spider-Man has gone down to defeat at the hands of the Praetorian Guard! And now inside the deposed Kingpin's skyscraper, the web-slinger is the prisoner of Richard Fisk and the Hobgoblin! But due to several crosses and double-crosses, Spider-Man has a new ally…the Rose! The crime lord with the purple mask helps the wall-crawler escape, and then both hero and villain rush to the Catskills to save Mary Jane and Aunt May! But there is one more double-cross to come! And someone is going to pay the ultimate price! Is the bloom coming off this Rose? Final appearance of Sergeant Blume. Cameo appearance by Alfredo Morelli. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Kingpin. "A Rose By Any Other Name" Part 6 of 6. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Sam DeLaRosa. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Bob McLeod. It's the pulse-pounding conclusion to the Name of the Rose storyline! The Rose is dead, but a new vigilante has taken his place…the Blood Rose! Who is the mysterious Blood Rose? The Amazing Spider-Man doesn't have time for answers, but he does have time for one more super showdown on the Brooklyn docks! The wondrous wall-crawler battles the Hobgoblin, the Praetorian Guard, the Blood Rose, and Richard Fisk! Can the web-slinger beat them all and bring this thorny tale to an end? First appearance of the Blood Rose. Flashback cameos by the Kingpin and Demogoblin. (Note: Richard Fisk and Alfredo Morelli return in Web of Spider-Man 97.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

First printing. Direct Edition. "Sleight of Mind!" Giant-Sized 30th Anniversary Special Issue. Silver hologram cover. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Sam DeLaRosa. The wondrous wall-crawler is chasing robbery suspects through the South Bronx when he suddenly runs into Galactus! The Ravager of Worlds has beaten the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men and now blasts the web-slinger into oblivion! Or so the confused web-slinger thinks! However, the wall-crawler has just ventured onto the set of a movie…and his original agent, Maxie Shiffman, from days long, long gone by is there too. Before the spectacular one can ask Maxie what's going on; the Hobgoblin, Green Goblin, and Demogoblin attack! And a few minutes later so does Venom! The whole situation keeps getting more and more mysterious! And that persistent mist keeps hanging around too! Can the Amazing Spider-Man solve the mystery? Or perhaps just solve Mysterio! (Notes: Maxie Shiffman previously appeared way back in the very first issue of the Amazing Spider-Man (1st) series. This issue includes a fold out poster by Rick Leonardi and Al Williamson featuring Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099. The second printing has a gold hologram cover and was also published in July 1992. The cover hologram is based upon an illustration by John Romita, Sr.) Cover price $2.95.

First printing. Newsstand Edition. "Sleight of Mind!" Giant-Sized 30th Anniversary Special Issue. Silver hologram cover. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Sam DeLaRosa. The wondrous wall-crawler is chasing robbery suspects through the South Bronx when he suddenly runs into Galactus! The Ravager of Worlds has beaten the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men and now blasts the web-slinger into oblivion! Or so the confused web-slinger thinks! However, the wall-crawler has just ventured onto the set of a movie…and his original agent, Maxie Shiffman, from days long, long gone by is there too. Before the spectacular one can ask Maxie what's going on; the Hobgoblin, Green Goblin, and Demogoblin attack! And a few minutes later so does Venom! The whole situation keeps getting more and more mysterious! And that persistent mist keeps hanging around too! Can the Amazing Spider-Man solve the mystery? Or perhaps just solve Mysterio! (Notes: Maxie Shiffman previously appeared way back in the very first issue of the Amazing Spider-Man (1st) series. This issue includes a fold out poster by Rick Leonardi and Al Williamson featuring Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099. The second printing has a gold hologram cover and was also published in July 1992. The cover hologram is based upon an illustration by John Romita, Sr.) Cover price $2.95.

Gold hologram cover. 2nd printing. Mysterio. Cover price $2.95.

Signed by Sam De La Rosa with Sam De La Rosa certificate of authenticity and limited to 150 copies. 30th anniversary issue; silver hologram cover. First printing. Mysterio. Cover price $2.95.

"Making Amends Meet" Part 1 of 2. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Al Milgrom, Mark Stegbauer, and Al Williamson. Cover by Alex Saviuk. After making short work of Killer Shrike, Peter Parker bumps into an old friend, Betty Brant, on the streets of Manhattan. And wow, Betty sure has changed! Dressing more provocatively and carrying a gun! When Peter sits down for lunch with his long-time friend, he discovers that she's on a special assignment for the Bugle…to investigate the Foreigner! However, before Betty can explain everything, the Foreigner's suicide squad attacks! Two new villains, Pulse and Whisper, try to silence Ms. Brant permanently! But are the new bad guys ready for the old good guy (aka the web-slinger)? 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

"Foreign Affairs" Part 2 of 2. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Tom Palmer. The web-slinger and Betty Brant have survived their encounter with Pulse and Whisper last issue! Will Betty now come to her senses and give up her quest to kill the Foreigner? Not a chance! After dark Betty sneaks into the Foreigner's New Jersey complex to extract revenge for the death of her husband, the original Hobgoblin! Fortunately though, she has a guardian angel watching over her…the Amazing Spider-Man! But the Foreigner was expecting the wall-crawler! So Pulse, Whisper, Swift, and Warfare are standing by! Will Peter Parker and Betty Brant, the former classmates at Midtown High, be able to escape danger once again? 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

"The Test" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Moon Knight. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Having shed the Demogoblin personality, Jason Macendale prepares to resume his identity as the Hobgoblin. And with help from the Foreigner, he regains his confidence and costume! But now he owes the Foreigner a couple of favors! And the first one on the list…kill Moon Knight! To that end the Hobgoblin ambushes the knight's Angel Wing and moves in for the finishing blow! But your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man intervenes just in time! And the showdown under the stars is set: Moon Knight and Spider-Man vs. the Hobgoblin! Cameo appearances by Demogoblin and the (Spider) Doppelganger. (Notes: The issue begins the two-part Hobgoblin Reborn storyline. Moon Knight and the Hobgoblin previously battled in Marc Spector Moon Knight 32 and 33. This issue includes a full-page ad (and cover preview) for the 1992 Spider-Man Special Edition (UNICEF): Trial of Venom.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

"Target Two" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Moon Knight. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Don Hudson. Cover by Alex Saviuk. The action is fast and furious across New York City! As the web-slinger and Moon Knight chase the Hobgoblin through Manhattan to save Nick Katzenberg's life! The two super-heroes barely miss intercepting the goblin at a lower west side bar, but finally catch up to him at a seedy motel on Delancey Street! When a pumpkin bomb sets the building on fire, chaos erupts! Moon Knight rushes to save the people trapped inside, while the web-slinger slugs it out with the Hobgoblin! Meanwhile, a bizarre confrontation in the city allows Venom to escape from the Guardsmen! And elsewhere in the Big Apple, the Demogobiln and Doppelganger roam free! A very entertaining two-part story! Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Demogoblin, the (Spider) Doppelganger, Venom, Hag, Troll, and the Guardsmen. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

"Storm Shadows"  Part 1 of 4.  Guest-starring Ghost Rider and Johnny Blaze.  Script by Howard Mackie.  Pencils by Alex Saviuk.  Inks by Joe Rubinstein.  Cover by Alex Saviuk.  The forces of good and evil gather in New York City for a bizarre night of all-out action! While taking the Hobgoblin to the police station, the web-slinger and his prisoner are ambushed by the Demogoblin and the eight-legged doppelganger! So on the rooftops overlooking Manhattan, the goblins and the spiders battle for their lives…and other people's deaths! Meanwhile in the tunnels underneath Manhattan; Johnny Blaze, Ghost Rider, and Venom track down Hag, Troll, and the Deathspawn for a savage struggle in the sewer system! Powerfully the two conflicts merge at ground level in a midtown church…and the wild free-for-all gets even wilder! Venom vs. the doppelganger! The Demogoblin vs. Ghost Rider! The Hobgoblin vs. the Deathspawn! And of course, your friendly neighborhood Spider-man is caught in the middle of everything! Story continues in Ghost Rider & Blaze Spirits of Vengeance 5.  (Notes: This issue begins the four-part Spirits of Venom storyline. This issue includes a full-page ad (and cover preview) for the 1992 Spider-Man Special Edition (UNICEF): Trial of Venom.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

"Enemies: A Hate Story"  Part 3 of 4.  Guest-starring Ghost Rider and Johnny Blaze.  Script by Howard Mackie.  Art by Alex Saviuk (breakdowns), Joe Rubinstein (finishes), and Dan Panosian (finishes).  Painted cover by Mark Texeira. Story continues from Ghost Rider & Blaze Spirits of Vengeance 5. The non-stop fighting rages on through the tunnels of Manhattan! The Amazing Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, Hobgoblin, Demogoblin, doppelganger, Venom, and the Deathspawn trade punches and counterpunches from cover to cover! The fast and furious action begins with the wall-crawler trying to stave off the Deathspawn in order to save the parish priest! While that desperate struggle takes place, the Demogoblin moves in for the kill on the Hobgoblin, and Venom wrestles with the pesky eight-legged doppelganger! And elsewhere Johnny Blaze and Ghost Rider battle more Deathspawn to rescue the ill-fated citizens trapped in the tunnels! Wow, chaos reigns to say the least! But finally the web-slinger lands some big shots on the Demogoblin and the Deathspawn to move closer to victory! However Venom is still running wild down below! Who's going to take care of him? Ghost Rider…that's who! Story concludes in Ghost Rider & Blaze Spirits of Vengeance 6.  32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Direct Edition. "Opening Volley" Part 1 of 4. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk and Derek Yaniger. Inks by Joe Rubinstein and Derek Yaniger. Cover by Derek Yaniger. The Blood Rose is back! And he's doing what he does best…terrorizing the Kingpin's crime syndicate! In a bold move, the Blood Rose attacks the Fisk Tower and sets it on fire! The Amazing Spider-Man and Joe Robertson rush to the scene and find complete carnage inside! And of course find the Blood Rose inside too…still firing away at anything that moves! Meanwhile on a Caribbean Island, a beleaguered man closely resembling Richard Fisk washes ashore. First appearance of Nightwatch (aka Dr. Kevin Trench). Cameo appearances by the Foreigner, Alfredo Morelli, and Peter Parker's (robot) parents. (Notes: This issue begins the four-part My Enemy's Enemy storyline. The Blood Rose previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 89. This issue includes a full-page cover preview for Web of Spider-Man 98.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Newsstand Edition. "Opening Volley" Part 1 of 4. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk and Derek Yaniger. Inks by Joe Rubinstein and Derek Yaniger. Cover by Derek Yaniger. The Blood Rose is back! And he's doing what he does best…terrorizing the Kingpin's crime syndicate! In a bold move, the Blood Rose attacks the Fisk Tower and sets it on fire! The Amazing Spider-Man and Joe Robertson rush to the scene and find complete carnage inside! And of course find the Blood Rose inside too…still firing away at anything that moves! Meanwhile on a Caribbean Island, a beleaguered man closely resembling Richard Fisk washes ashore. First appearance of Nightwatch (aka Dr. Kevin Trench). Cameo appearances by the Foreigner, Alfredo Morelli, and Peter Parker's (robot) parents. (Notes: This issue begins the four-part My Enemy's Enemy storyline. The Blood Rose previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 89. This issue includes a full-page cover preview for Web of Spider-Man 98.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

"Uneasy Alliances" Part 2 of 4. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Derek Yaniger and Alex Saviuk. Inks by Derek Yaniger and Don Hudson. Cover by Derek Yaniger. The Fisk Tower has become a towering inferno! And the Spectacular Spider-Man and Joe Robertson are trapped inside! But that's the least of their problems! Staying alive against the Blood Rose and three cyber-hunters is priority number one! With the walls crashing down around them, can the web-slinger and Robbie dodge the hail of bullets and escape the burning skyscraper? Cameo appearances by the Foreigner, Alfredo Morelli, Nightwatch, Deathspawn, the Spider-Doppelganger, and the new Enforcers. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 410,300; average paid circulation 298,733.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

"The Swords Are Drawn" Part 3 of 4. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk and Derek Yaniger. Inks by Joe Rubinstein and Derek Yaniger. Cover by Alex Saviuk. The Blood Rose attacks the Foreigner to find out who has put a bounty on his head! However the wall-crawler intervenes in the shootout and saves the Foreigner's life for the time being! Several days later the web-slinger returns to the scene of the crime and discovers…the new Enforcers! Who are these super-villains? And why are they after the Blood Rose? Spider-Man doesn't have time for questions, because he needs answers vs. Blitz and the Eel right now! Meanwhile in the Caribbean, Alfredo Morelli (aka Gauntlet) steals one of Nightwatch's power gloves and quickly departs for New York City. Cameo appearances by the Dragon Man, Dreadnaught, Super-Adaptoid, Vanisher, and Nightwatch. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Direct Edition. "Uneasy Alliances" Part 4 of 4. Giant-Sized Anniversary Issue. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Green foil cover by Alex Saviuk. It's the 100th issue of the Web of Spider-Man series! And all roads (to take over the Kingpin's crime syndicate) lead to a mysterious estate on the outskirts of Manhattan! The Blood Rose is there! And so are the New Enforcers: Blitz, Eel, Tangle, Plantman, and Thermite! Along with the Dragon Man, Dreadnaught, and Super-Adaptoid! But before Peter Parker arrives, he decides to add something new to his usual red-and-blue ensemble…the Spider-Armor! Great idea! Because the web-slinger is going to need it when he battles no less than five super-villains and two Richard Fisks! With a little help from Nightwatch, the Amazing Spider-Man may turn the Spider-Armor's debut into a smashing success! It's every man for himself in the wild conclusion to the My Enemy's Enemy storyline! First appearance of the Spider-Armor. Cameo appearances by the Controller, Fixer, Mentallo, and Mr. Fear. Second story: "The Origin of Nightwatch" Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils and Inks by Derek Yaniger. The tragic story of how Dr. Kevin Trench became Nightwatch is revealed. (Notes: The issue provides new details about the Name of the Rose storyline that took place in Web of Spider-Man 84-89. Nightwatch appears next in Web of Spider-Man Annual 9. Richard Fisk returns years later in Daredevil (2nd series) 27-31.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

Signed and numbered by Alex Saviuk with COA Limited to 5000. "Uneasy Alliances" Part 4 of 4. Giant-Sized Anniversary Issue. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Green foil cover by Alex Saviuk. It's the 100th issue of the Web of Spider-Man series! And all roads (to take over the Kingpin's crime syndicate) lead to a mysterious estate on the outskirts of Manhattan! The Blood Rose is there! And so are the New Enforcers: Blitz, Eel, Tangle, Plantman, and Thermite! Along with the Dragon Man, Dreadnaught, and Super-Adaptoid! But before Peter Parker arrives, he decides to add something new to his usual red-and-blue ensemble…the Spider-Armor! Great idea! Because the web-slinger is going to need it when he battles no less than five super-villains and two Richard Fisks! With a little help from Nightwatch, the Amazing Spider-Man may turn the Spider-Armor's debut into a smashing success! It's every man for himself in the wild conclusion to the My Enemy's Enemy storyline! First appearance of the Spider-Armor. Cameo appearances by the Controller, Fixer, Mentallo, and Mr. Fear. Second story: "The Origin of Nightwatch" Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils and Inks by Derek Yaniger. The tragic story of how Dr. Kevin Trench became Nightwatch is revealed. (Notes: The issue provides new details about the Name of the Rose storyline that took place in Web of Spider-Man 84-89. Nightwatch appears next in Web of Spider-Man Annual 9. Richard Fisk returns years later in Daredevil (2nd series) 27-31.) 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

PRINTING ERROR version with mostly white cover (missing the majority of the green foil present on the regular cover). "Uneasy Alliances" Part 4 of 4. Giant-Sized Anniversary Issue. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Green foil cover by Alex Saviuk. It's the 100th issue of the Web of Spider-Man series! And all roads (to take over the Kingpin's crime syndicate) lead to a mysterious estate on the outskirts of Manhattan! The Blood Rose is there! And so are the New Enforcers: Blitz, Eel, Tangle, Plantman, and Thermite! Along with the Dragon Man, Dreadnaught, and Super-Adaptoid! But before Peter Parker arrives, he decides to add something new to his usual red-and-blue ensemble…the Spider-Armor! Great idea! Because the web-slinger is going to need it when he battles no less than five super-villains and two Richard Fisks! With a little help from Nightwatch, the Amazing Spider-Man may turn the Spider-Armor's debut into a smashing success! It's every man for himself in the wild conclusion to the My Enemy's Enemy storyline! First appearance of the Spider-Armor. Cameo appearances by the Controller, Fixer, Mentallo, and Mr. Fear. Second story: "The Origin of Nightwatch" Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils and Inks by Derek Yaniger. The tragic story of how Dr. Kevin Trench became Nightwatch is revealed. (Notes: The issue provides new details about the Name of the Rose storyline that took place in Web of Spider-Man 84-89. Nightwatch appears next in Web of Spider-Man Annual 9. Richard Fisk returns years later in Daredevil (2nd series) 27-31.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

Newsstand Edition. "Uneasy Alliances" Part 4 of 4. Giant-Sized Anniversary Issue. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Green foil cover by Alex Saviuk. It's the 100th issue of the Web of Spider-Man series! And all roads (to take over the Kingpin's crime syndicate) lead to a mysterious estate on the outskirts of Manhattan! The Blood Rose is there! And so are the New Enforcers: Blitz, Eel, Tangle, Plantman, and Thermite! Along with the Dragon Man, Dreadnaught, and Super-Adaptoid! But before Peter Parker arrives, he decides to add something new to his usual red-and-blue ensemble…the Spider-Armor! Great idea! Because the web-slinger is going to need it when he battles no less than five super-villains and two Richard Fisks! With a little help from Nightwatch, the Amazing Spider-Man may turn the Spider-Armor's debut into a smashing success! It's every man for himself in the wild conclusion to the My Enemy's Enemy storyline! First appearance of the Spider-Armor. Cameo appearances by the Controller, Fixer, Mentallo, and Mr. Fear. Second story: "The Origin of Nightwatch" Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils and Inks by Derek Yaniger. The tragic story of how Dr. Kevin Trench became Nightwatch is revealed. (Notes: The issue provides new details about the Name of the Rose storyline that took place in Web of Spider-Man 84-89. Nightwatch appears next in Web of Spider-Man Annual 9. Richard Fisk returns years later in Daredevil (2nd series) 27-31.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

"Darklight" Maximum Carnage Part 2 of 14. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Don Hudson. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spider-Man Unlimited 1. After escaping from the Ravencroft Institute, Carnage is on the loose again in New York City! And this time he has two heinous helpers at his side: Shriek and the eight-legged doppelganger! The web-slinger's first encounter with Shriek ends in a debilitating defeat. But the timely arrival of Cloak and Dagger spares the wall-crawler from further harm! However hours later inside a church, the first blockbuster battle of Maximum Carnage erupts! Spider-Man and Cloak and Dagger vs. Shriek, Carnage, and the doppelganger! Who will draw first blood? And who will be the first casualty? The carnage has only just begun. Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 378. Cameo appearances by the Demogoblin and Venom. (Note: The Maximum Carnage storyline was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man Maximum Carnage.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Direct Edition. "Sinking Fast" Maximum Carnage Part 6 of 14. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Don Hudson. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spectacular Spider-Man 201. Blood flows in the streets of Manhattan as Carnage's reign of terror continues unchecked! The good guys simply don't have enough firepower to stop Carnage, Shriek, the doppelganger, and the Demogobiln. The web-slinger, Black Cat, Cloak, and Venom desperately need another ally for their side! How about Morbius? He's available! Wow, the situation is truly bleak when a bloodthirsty vampire is the best choice! Meanwhile, Mary Jane is tired of her husband constantly running off to play Spider-Man, so she decides to check out a new trendy nightclub in Midtown! At the same time, Carnage and his crew, feeling refreshed, decide to check out a new trendy nightclub…in Midtown! Oh no! Oh yes, the next savage slugfest is going to get very personal for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 379. Cameo appearance by Carrion. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Newsstand Edition. "Sinking Fast" Maximum Carnage Part 6 of 14. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Don Hudson. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spectacular Spider-Man 201. Blood flows in the streets of Manhattan as Carnage's reign of terror continues unchecked! The good guys simply don't have enough firepower to stop Carnage, Shriek, the doppelganger, and the Demogobiln. The web-slinger, Black Cat, Cloak, and Venom desperately need another ally for their side! How about Morbius? He's available! Wow, the situation is truly bleak when a bloodthirsty vampire is the best choice! Meanwhile, Mary Jane is tired of her husband constantly running off to play Spider-Man, so she decides to check out a new trendy nightclub in Midtown! At the same time, Carnage and his crew, feeling refreshed, decide to check out a new trendy nightclub…in Midtown! Oh no! Oh yes, the next savage slugfest is going to get very personal for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 379. Cameo appearance by Carrion. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Direct Edition. Sin City" Maximum Carnage Part 10 of 14. Guest-starring Captain America, Cloak, Firestar, and Nightwatch. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Don Hudson. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spectacular Spider-Man 202. After another defeat at the hands of Carnage, the Amazing Spider-Man is on the brink of despair. But a ray of red, white, and blue hope arrives in the form of the star-spangled avenger! Captain America gathers the web-slinger and Firestar at Avengers Headquarters to devise a new plan of attack! Meanwhile having recovered from their previous fight, Morbius, Cloak, and the Black Cat comb Manhattan looking for Carnage and his band of killers. The threesome finds Carrion, the Demogoblin, and the Spider Doppelganger…and then finds defeat once again despite help from Nightwatch. And while the battle rages, Carrion and Shriek carry the unconscious Venom to the Statue of Liberty…to do him great, great bodily harm. Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 380. Cameo appearances by Deathlok and Iron Fist. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Newsstand Edition. Sin City" Maximum Carnage Part 10 of 14. Guest-starring Captain America, Cloak, Firestar, and Nightwatch. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Don Hudson. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spectacular Spider-Man 202. After another defeat at the hands of Carnage, the Amazing Spider-Man is on the brink of despair. But a ray of red, white, and blue hope arrives in the form of the star-spangled avenger! Captain America gathers the web-slinger and Firestar at Avengers Headquarters to devise a new plan of attack! Meanwhile having recovered from their previous fight, Morbius, Cloak, and the Black Cat comb Manhattan looking for Carnage and his band of killers. The threesome finds Carrion, the Demogoblin, and the Spider Doppelganger…and then finds defeat once again despite help from Nightwatch. And while the battle rages, Carrion and Shriek carry the unconscious Venom to the Statue of Liberty…to do him great, great bodily harm. Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 380. Cameo appearances by Deathlok and Iron Fist. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

"Infinity Crusader" Part 1 of 3. Infinity Crusade crossover. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Alex Saviuk (breakdowns) and Don Hudson (finishes). Cover by Alex Saviuk. In dazzling fashion the Goddess appears before the web-slinger while he's trading blows with a local street gang! Mesmerized by the radiant woman, Spider-Man agrees to travel with her to Paradise Omega on the far side of the sun! Once there, the wall-crawler finds himself in the company of old friends like Captain America, Daredevil, and Thor! What exactly is going on in this so-called paradise? Moondragon seems to know, but your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man doesn't trust her! And that's going to lead to trouble! Cameo appearances by the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Alpha Flight, and the Silver Surfer. Backup story: "Deathmask" Part 1 of 3. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Bill Wylie. Inks by Timothy Tuohy. Nightwatch stops a robbery at the New York Museum of Natural History and inadvertently contributes to the creation of a new super-villain…Deathgrin! (Note: This issue begins the three-part Crisis of Conscience storyline.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.