L'Uomo Ragno Classic #25

In "Schemer," a cunning new criminal mastermind rises in New York, challenging the Kingpin’s reign with a calculated bid for control of the city’s underworld. Meanwhile, Flash Thompson faces the brutal realities of war in Vietnam, and Gwen Stacy struggles to recover after a devastating traffic accident—events that ripple through the city’s shadows as crime and chaos escalate.

In "Kingpin Colpisce Ancora," Spider-Man takes on a high-stakes chase for a $5,000 reward, tracking down the elusive Schemer through a wild pursuit that ends in a high-speed chase on a luxury car. When the trail leads to the Kingpin’s mansion, tensions flare as Spider-Man breaks in—only to discover that both Schemer and Vanessa have disappeared, leaving the web-slinger and the crime lord facing a mystery they didn’t see coming.

In "Il Segreto di Schemer," Peter Parker tries to protect both Captain Stacy and Gwen Stacy by pulling off a risky double deception. When Spider-Man hunts down the Schemer, he's drawn into a trap set by the Kingpin—only to be stunned when the identity of the Schemer is revealed as Richard Fisk, the Kingpin’s long-lost son.

In "Attenti alla Vedova Nera," Natasha Romanova returns to New York with a striking new look, eager to prove herself by confronting Spider-Man—only to find that even weakened by illness, he remains a formidable opponent. The clash between the two is as much a test of wills as it is a battle of skills, with tension simmering beneath every move.