Marvel Holiday Special 2004 #[nn]

In "Jonah's Holiday Carol," J. Jonah Jameson finds himself haunted by the spectral forms of Spider-Man, Captain America, and The Thing on a Christmas Eve that promises to be anything but merry. As the ghosts of heroes past and present revisit his gruff demeanor, Jameson is forced to confront the consequences of his relentless crusade against heroes he once dismissed.

In "An X-Men X-Mas," Scott and Emma make the unexpected choice to stay at the mansion over the holidays, opting to keep Kevin company when everyone else has left. With no one else around, the two mutants find themselves navigating the quiet chaos of the season while supporting Kevin, whose powers—unlike most holiday cheer—can decompose anything organic he touches.

In "Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas," Spider-Man and the Torch clash with the Sandman on Christmas Eve, only to pause when they discover his unexpected mission: delivering a gift to his sick mother. The story finds unexpected warmth in a holiday showdown, blending action with a quiet moment of humanity.

In "Down and out in Forest Hills," former villain Jonathon Caesar, behind bars, plots to ruin Mary Jane’s life from his prison cell, driving her into a desperate situation. With nowhere else to turn, Peter and Mary Jane find themselves moving in with Aunt May, navigating the chaos of their new arrangement just in time for the holidays.

In "Rhino Plastered," Rick Jones spins a holiday tale for a group of kids about the Grey Hulk’s chaotic encounter with Rhino, who’s taken a job as a department store Santa. When the big green brute stumbles into the toy-filled mall, the festive season quickly spirals into a sticky, punchy mess.