Scarlet Spider #1

Part three of the "Virtual Mortality" storyline, this 1995 launch of Scarlet Spider announces itself boldly with the cover declaration "There's a NEW Web-Slinger in Town!" The cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson places the Scarlet Spider — red-and-blue hoodie, web-shooters blazing — in a tense dynamic pose, while a looming, goggled figure identified as "The Pro" dominates the background with an ominous, heavily armed presence. It's a strong visual statement from a creative team that includes writers Howard Mackie and Todd DeZago alongside interior artist Gil Kane, promising high stakes as the cover teases that "The Pro Plays for Keeps.