Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #24
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis Epic Collection volume of Amazing Spider-Man, subtitled 'Spider-Man - Threat Or Menace?', reprints a run of classic 1970s issues that explore the public's fear and distrust of the web-slinger. The stories pit Spider-Man against a rogues' gallery of villains while also dealing with the personal consequences of his secret identity and the media's portrayal of him as a dangerous vigilante. It's a key installment in the Epic Collection line, showcasing a pivotal era for the character.
In "The Way to Dusty Death," the Venom Symbiote, feigning death, begins a new scheme to break free from The Vault. As Eddie Brock faces trial, Matt Murdock takes on his defense and convinces Spider-Man to testify—setting the stage for a tense courtroom showdown. Written by Peter David and illustrated by Jim Craig, with inks by Dan Day and David Day, colors by Tom Smith, and letters by Ken Lopez, this gripping tale features a cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
In "The Trial of Venom," the symbiote, feigning death, orchestrates a cunning escape from The Vault while Eddie Brock faces trial. Matt Murdock takes on the defense, and in a surprising twist, convinces Spider-Man to testify—setting the stage for a tense confrontation where truth and allegiance are put to the test.
In "The Bride of Venom," Spider-Man finds himself racing against time when Venom kidnaps Peter’s parents, forcing him to reach out to Venom’s ex-wife for help. With J. Jonah Jameson hiring Sable and the Wild Pack to bring down the symbiote, Spider-Man must navigate a fragile truce with Venom himself—two enemies bound by a shared threat.
In "True Friends!", Spider-Man tracks down the Human Torch after a devastating explosion at Empire State University, triggering a heartfelt journey through memory. As he searches for answers, Spider-Man reflects on their early days as teammates—when their rivalry first sparked into something deeper, something real.
In "Dead Reckoning," the Black Cat is on a high-stakes mission to reclaim a stolen painting from a terrorist group, but her heist collides with a far more dangerous threat—Solo, a rogue operative with his own agenda. When Deathstorm appears and ambushes Solo, the tension escalates in a sudden, brutal confrontation that ends with a mysterious teleportation, leaving the outcome hanging.
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↩ Reprints Spider-Man Special Edition #1 (1992), The Amazing Spider-Man #368 (1992), The Amazing Spider-Man #369 (1992), Spider-Man / Dr. Strange: The Way to Dusty Death #[nn] (1992), The Amazing Spider-Man #370 (1992), The Amazing Spider-Man #371 (1992), Marvel Holiday Special #[nn] (1993), The Amazing Spider-Man #372 (1993), The Amazing Spider-Man #373 (1993), The Amazing Spider-Man #374 (1993), The Amazing Spider-Man #375 (1993), The Amazing Spider-Man #376 (1993), The Amazing Spider-Man #377 (1993), The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #27 (1993), Spider-Man: Invasion of the Spider-Slayers #[nn] (1995), Venom #150 (2017)
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