Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #17
"Man of the Year" is a standout entry in the Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #17, spotlighting a high-stakes international chase that brings Spider-Man and Wolverine into unexpected conflict. Written by James C. Owsley and illustrated with sharp detail by Mark Bright—enhanced by Al Williamson’s inks, Petra Scotese’s colors, and Bill Oakley’s lettering—this story follows Peter Parker and Ned as they travel to Germany to cover a breaking story, only to become entangled in a deadly mission tied to Wolverine’s past. The dramatic tension unfolds under Mike Zeck’s dynamic cover art and Bob McLeod’s inks, delivering a powerful, character-driven narrative with lasting consequences.
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Wolverine discovers that his old pal Charlemagne is killing off KGB agents that attacked her during an old mission so he heads off to Germany to track her down. Peter and Ned travel to Germany to cover the same story for the Bugle. Ned is killed by the KGB. Spider-Man interferes in Wolverine’s Charlie hunt and messes things up pretty badly. During a final encounter where Wolverine is trying to give Charlie a quick and merciful death, Spider-Man tries to stop him and, during the ensuing confusion of battle, ends up accidentally killing Charlemagne himself.
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