Forever Part 5: Four-Ever Extra Sized Issue! The Epic Conclusion Of Our Three Year Story.
The first appearance of the Punisher…and he's gunning for Spider-Man!
The birth of the power! The origin of the Golden Avenger is revealed!
Cover date nov 1973.
Ghost Rider blazes a fiery trail into Spider-Man's path in an effort to stop the entracing Orb!
Cover date January 1974
Spider-Man uses his last reserve of webbing after being dropped from the sky by Vulture! After narrowly avoiding death, Spidey returns to ESU’s campus to uncover the motives behind an innocent woman’s death. In a twisted web of mistaken identities, will Spider-Man solve this murder mystery before there’s a second victim?
Peter encounters a murder scene outside of Mary Jane’s apartment. Although M.J. is a first-hand witness, she refuses to call the police out of fear of retaliation. Spider-Man is attacked by his winged enemy Vulture. Could Vulture be behind the murder of a young woman? And if not, who is?
"Cataclysm" part 6, continued from Detective Comics (1937-2011) #720. Catwoman is trapped in a collapsing department store, torn between her need to avoid an almost certain capture and her desire to help people who will die if she abandons them. Continued in Robin (1993-2009) #52.
"Cataclysm" part 5, continued from AZRAEL #40. What started as a simple train ride becomes a dangerous fight for survival when a massive earthquake traps the Huntress and fellow train riders underground with a psychotic criminal, continued in CATWOMAN #56.
Tony Stark and Iron Man backs are against the wall, when the Iron Playboy is being attacked from all angles. Will Stark find balance between being a super hero and a businessman?
great motivational speech.
"Cataclysm" part 3, continued from NIGHTWING #19. Batman struggles to escape the collapsed Batcave in time to save the pinned Alfred. But the faithful butler isn't the only Gothamite friend of the Dark Knight in trouble. Continued in AZRAEL #40.
Peter’s aloof behavior draws concern from his classmates at ESU. Plus, Spider-Man encounters a few shadowy figures claiming to be someone they’re not. Why is the Kangaroo searching for Spider-Man? And what maniacal plans has he already launched into action?
"Cataclysm" part 2, continued from BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #73. When news of the massive earthquake and decimation of Gotham City reaches Nightwing, Dick Grayson races off to help as many people as he can. But with Batman and Oracle unresponsive, how much can one hero accomplish? Continued in BATMAN #553.
"Cataclysm" part 1, continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #719. A massive earthquake rips through Gotham City, destroying everything its path--including the Batcave, Wayne Manor and the Gotham City Police Station! Continued in NIGHTWING #19.
Iron Man continues his fight with the Night Phantom robot and destroys it. Meanwhile, Simon Gilbert addresses the Stark Industries board of directors criticizing Tony Stark's negligence towards the company. Will Tony be kicked out of his own company?
It's underwater mayhew as Spider-Man and Namor must stop the evil plans of Tiger Shark and Dr. Dorcas!
Can Spider-Man and Captain America combined stop Grey Gargoyle from turning the city to stone?
FOREVER PART 4 It’s Galactus versus the Celestials! Plus, the return of the Future Foundation!
After nearly being defeated in his last battle with Mikas, the Gaurdsman rescues Tony Stark and takes him back to the Avengers Mansion. But when things look they're finally over, they're really just getting started.
Spidey swings to San Francisco! Set to interview Daredevil and Black Widow for the Bugle, Peter Parker gets a rude intrusion courtesy of Ramrod! What’s Ramrod really after? Check out the triple team-up of Spider-Man, DD, and Widow!
FOREVER PART 3 The Kree Empire vs. the Annihilation Wave... with Earth's heroes in the middle! Galactus returns to judge the world!
Spider-Man and Werewolf by Night battle atop the Golden State Bridge! But wait…why are our two heroes fighting?
The sinister plot to destroy Iron Man is revealed! Witness as a new Iron Man joins the fray! Don't miss the all-action issues when the Tony battles Mikas in their final showdown!
Cover date oct 73
Man-Wolf continues to play predator in the streets of NYC. Will Peter discover the true identity of his foe before Man-Wolf strikes again?
Peter is frustrated by Spider-Man’s unfair treatment in the press, particularly in connection to Norman Osborn’s death. Plus, Man-Wolf’s first appearance! Why is Man-Wolf targeting J. Jonah Jameson? And what are the mysterious forces behind his transformation?
Iron Man must put love on hold when Marianne becomes the new Demon-Queen! Will Tony Stark be able to save Marianne from herself? Or will the two end up killing each other in the end? Find out when Iron Man faces the Wail of the Demon-Queen!
The TOMORROW WAR reaches its thrilling climax! Spider-Man and his group of freedom fighters are still outgunned, but the heroes have a powerful trump card up their sleeve: Enter BLACK BOLT, and the mysterious INHUMANS!
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The TOMORROW WAR rages on! With Iron Man trapped in the future, Spidey needs to find reinforcements, and who better to answer the call than the HUMAN TORCH! Best hero buddies, together again!
"Troika" part 4, continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #682. Robin's trying to keep Harvey Bullock alive, but the KGBeast isn't making it easy for him! Plus, Batman confronts Romana!
"Troika" part 3, continued from BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #35. Batman crosses swords with Romana as the Troika's hold on Gotham's underworld tightens. Meanwhile, Robin chases down the KGBeast! Continued in ROBIN (1993-2009) #14.
One of the ways that Chuck Dixon's writing impressed me so much is that he was able to get away with making Robin face the bigger challenge. This issue is a fine example. While Batman ends up going after a group of former KGB thugs trying to extort Wayne Enterprises, poor Robin is trapped, surrounded by fire, pursued by a one-man army carrying a miniature nuclear bomb and Bullock is badly injured. more
"Troika" part 3, continued from BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #35. Batman crosses swords with Romana as the Troika's hold on Gotham's underworld tightens. Meanwhile, Robin chases down the KGBeast! Continued in ROBIN (1993-2009) #14.