Peter Parker: Spider-Man #12
In "Another Return of the Sinister Six," the classic villain team turns on each other even as they clash with Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus, their fractured alliance unraveling under pressure. Meanwhile, Senator Ward’s sudden, mysterious change leaves everyone on edge, and Mary Jane faces a terrifying ordeal when her stalker detonates bombs and takes her captive—just as Spider-Man is otherwise engaged. Written by Howard Mackie and illustrated by John Romita Jr., with inks by Scott Hanna, colors by Gregory Wright and Joe Rosas, and letters by Richard Starkings and Comicraft’s Liz Agraphiotis, this 1999 issue delivers high-stakes tension and escalating chaos. The cover, by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna, captures the moment of confrontation with sharp, dynamic flair.
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The Sinister Six battle Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus, but their internal rivalries and opposing agendas result in a standoff. Senator Ward undergoes a strange and unexplained transformation. Mary Jane's stalker sets off several bombs and briefly captures her, leaving her to escape by herself since Spider-Man is busy elsewhere.
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