Hämähäkkimies #9/2010
In "Red-headed stranger: Deconstructing Peter," Spider-Man races against time to stop the Chameleon from selling New York’s secret anti-terrorist bunker to foreign agents, facing off against NYPD Mandroids and confronting the fallout of the villain’s schemes on his personal life. Written by Fred Van Lente and illustrated by Barry Kitson with inks by Rick Ketcham and color by Jeromy Cox and Antonio Fabela, this 2010 issue explores Peter’s strained relationships and shifting identity after the Chameleon’s manipulations. The cover, by Leinil Francis Yu, captures the tension of the moment with striking precision.
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Spider-Man has escaped from Chameleon's vat of acid and tries to find him before he sells the secret location of New York's new anti-terrorist bunker to the Arabs. He is attacked by NYPD Mandroids. Spider-Man is able to stop Chameleon from blowing up the bunker with a dirty bomb, thus making him a hero in the eyes of the police. Jonah's deputy mayor gives him a lecture about abusing his political position in his vendetta against Spider-Man. Peter deals with the changes the Chameleon wrought in his personal life, including that Michele now believes they are boyfriend and girlfriend.
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