Nova #170

Mar 1992 · Semic S.A. · 14,00 FRF

🌐 French edition · synopsis shown in English

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“L'épreuve”

In "L'épreuve," Spider-Man and Puma journey to Puma's ancestral lands to confront their growing rift, facing a sweat lodge ritual that brings forth haunting visions. With tensions rising and a surprising twist involving the Daily Bugle, the two are pushed to a final, deadly challenge. Written by Gerry Conway and brought to life with bold art by Sal Buscema—both in pencils and inks, with colors by Bob Sharen—this 1992 issue features a striking cover by Sal Buscema, capturing the intensity of a bond tested to its limits.

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writer Gerry Conway · artist, inker Sal Buscema · colorist Bob Sharen · cover Sal Buscema

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writer Gerry Conway

artist, inker Sal Buscema

colorist Bob Sharen

cover pencils, inks Sal Buscema

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Spider-Man and Puma go to Puma's tribal lands to settle the debt between them where they undergo a sweat lodge purification ritual wherein they see visions. Puma sells the Daily Bugle back to Jonah for $1.00. Spidey and Puma agree to fight to the death.

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