In the aftermath of his battle with the Demolisher, Tony Stark race against the clock to create a new suite complete with a new lasting battery to keep his heart from failing. But things get extremely complicated when the Freak appears.
The new mayoral candidate, Richard Raleigh has a strange hold over the masses of New York City. But simmering beneath the urbane exterior is something far more sinister and Peter Parker is the only one that notices...
In a tale taking place three weeks before his back is broken, Batman tracks the villainous Two-Face in a tale illustrated by Klaus Janson! Plus: Deathstroke the Terminator and Peacemaker continue their war against Kobra and a new tale featuring the brother and sister team of Jade and Obsidian.
"Knightfall" part 12, continued from BATMAN #497. The diabolical man-brute known as Bane has broken the Batman. His back broken and left for dead, Batman is in no shape to stop Bane from taking Gotham for himself. Who will take up the fight? Continued in BATMAN #498.
One of Tony Starks many competitors seek to put an end to the Iron Man's fame. To prove that the Iron Man suite is nothing but a pile of mechanical junk, Drexel Cord will build a bigger and more destructive suite! Enter the Demolisher!
Spencer Smythe has created a Spider-Slayer robot for J. Jonah Jameson to use against the Wallcrawler. But when Jameson fails to capture Spider-Man, Smythe takes over control with designs on killing the hero!
A still amnesiac Spider-Man must contend with the police, military, and worst of all: Ka-Zar and Zabu!
"Knightfall" part 11, continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #663. This is it! A game-changing moment in the career of the Batman as he faces Bane one-on-one in the Batcave! One way or another, Batman is not walking away from this one the same!
It's the big Premiere! The Invincible Iron Man versus the menaces of Whiplash and AIM. Featuring Nick Fury and SHIELD.
"Knightfall" part 10, continued from BATMAN #496. The longest night in Batman's life continues as he and the Mayor are swept away by the irresistible force of millions of gallons of water from the Gotham River. Continued in BATMAN #497.
"Knightfall" part 9, continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #662. Straight after his battle with Firefly, Batman gets lured into a trap planned by the Joker and Scarecrow, who use a captured Mayor Krol as bait! Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #663.
In the conclusion to the 3-part "Freeze Me with Your Kiss," the secret of Spider's wife--whose cryogenically frozen head has been stolen--is revealed, and the mad police dog Stomponato gets his.
Part 2 of the 3-part "Freeze Me with Your Kiss." Stripped of his credit cards, newsfeeds, and journalist's insurance, a desperate Spider Jerusalem takes to the cold streets--hunted by the vengeful police dog Stompanato, whom Spider once had "fixed."
Part 1 of the 3-part "Freeze Me with Your Kiss," the climax to TRANSMETROPOLITAN's first year. The cryogenically frozen head of Spider's ex-wife is stolen, his newspaper receives a threat on his life, and a mentally unstable police dog swears revenge on him. And that's only the beginning...
Otto Octavius put Aunt May in the hospital. Now Spider-Man's got one thing on his mind: revenge!
Using the nullifier device he stole Doc Ock convinces Spider-Man that he is one of the Doctor's henchmen!
His armor - broken! His life - in peril! Tony Stark must free himself from the Maggia, or it's the end of Iron Man!
In this self-contained issue, outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem investigates the Reservations, an area where previous cultures are carefully maintained in stasis, and discovers a place where an entirely new culture is being developed around body modification. Plus: Spider tries to ask a woman out...
"Knightfall" part 8, continued from BATMAN #495. Batman vs. Firefly, Robin vs. the Riddler, the Huntress vs. the Riddler's gang, and Gotham continues to burn. Continued in BATMAN #496.
I never could get the cover. It looks like some Symbiote-Batman in flames. Otherwise, this was a pretty good issue. Half focuses on Batman struggling to finally bring down the Firefly after 2 escapes. The other part is about Robin having to deal with The Riddler taking a TV studio hostage after his gang turns on him when they get tired of him sending his riddles, with no responses, due to all the more
"Knightfall" part 8, continued from BATMAN #495. Batman vs. Firefly, Robin vs. the Riddler, the Huntress vs. the Riddler's gang, and Gotham continues to burn. Continued in BATMAN #496.
"Knightfall" part 7, continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #661. Poison Ivy plots to control Gotham's wealthiest and most influential men, while the Joker and Scarecrow have some fun with Mayor Krol and Gotham's finest! Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #662.
Spider-Man faces off against Doctor Octopus on the lawn of the Parker house! With Aunt May caught in the crossfire, ol' Webhead will have to think fast if he wants to save her!
Iron Man - at the mercy of the Maggia! How can Iron Man defeat the seemingly unstoppable Whiplash?
While Peter and Gwen attend a science symposium, Doc Ock attacks! The 8-limbed menace aims to make off with a piece of military hardware, but Spidey's got something to say about that!
"Knightfall" part 6, continued from BATMAN #494. The Firefly returns and sets Gotham ablaze as Batman continues his fight with the Arkham escapees, and the Joker and the Scarecrow toy with the mayor. Continued in BATMAN #495.
This issue is packed with villains. You have the Joker and Scarecrow torturing the Mayor, The Riddler preparing for a big heist, The Cavalier getting his butt kicked and The Firefly, who was a lesser, hardly seen foe until this point. This is when he's proven to be quite dangerous and works his way up to being a better-known Bat-villain. He loves his work and is definitely suited for residence in more
"Knightfall" part 6, continued from BATMAN #494. The Firefly returns and sets Gotham ablaze as Batman continues his fight with the Arkham escapees, and the Joker and the Scarecrow toy with the mayor. Continued in BATMAN #495.
The Maggia have returned to destroy Iron Man, but they've got a new weapon up their sleeve - the mysterious figure known only as Whiplash! Plus: Captain America receives a distress call from Wakanda, where he must go to aid the Black Panther!
Iron Man is able to overcome the Grey Gargoyle…but at a terrible cost!
Get ready for an epic battle between Spider-Man and the Human Torch! Plus, two mysterious guest villains make their appearance!