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Cover: Todd McFarlane

Marvel Tales #229

Nov 1989 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.60 GBP

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In "My Friend, My Foe!", Spider-Ham faces off against the sinister Tombstain and the mind-controlled Punfisher, struggling to reach his former ally before it's too late. Written by Danny Fingeroth and brought to life with dynamic art by Alan Kupperberg, this 1989 issue features bold colors by Andy Yanchus and sharp lettering by Rick Parker, all under the striking cover by Todd McFarlane.

Contains 2 stories

My Friend, My Foe!

17 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Angel [Warren Worthington III]IcemanSha ShanFlash ThompsonHector Ayala [White Tiger]Holly GillisStuart Clarke (villain)Rampage [Iceman] (cameo flashback)The Champions [DarkstarGhost Rider [Johnny Blaze]HerculesBlack Widow [Natasha Romanova]] (cameo flashback)

Throw the Book at Him

4 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Superhero

Spider-Ham [Peter Porker]PunfisherFlash Tombenstain Bear (villain)

In "Throw the Book at Him," Spider-Ham finds himself caught between two foes—Tombstain and the mind-controlled Punfisher—forcing him to think fast and act even faster. With his usual wit and web-slinging flair, he must outsmart a villainous duo while trying to reach the fishy hero trapped in a dangerous command.

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Full credits

writer Danny Fingeroth

artist Alan Kupperberg

inker Joe Albelo

colorist Andy Yanchus

letterer Rick Parker

cover pencils, inks Todd McFarlane

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Spectacular Spider-Man #18 (1978)

Reprinted in Amazing Spider-Man by David Michelinie & Todd McFarlane Omnibus #[nn] (2011), Marvel Omnibus : Spider-Man par McFarlane #[nn] (2012), Champions Classic: The Complete Collection #[nn] (2018), Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham: The Complete Collection #2 (2022), The Spectacular Spider-Man Omnibus #1 (2022)

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