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Spider-Man and Zoids#40
Cover: Mark Beachum & Josef Rubinstein

Spider-Man and Zoids #40

Dec 1986 · Marvel UK · 0.30 GBP
“The Black Zoid! Part One”

In "The Black Zoid! Part One," Harold faces a life-altering choice as he's accepted into the elite Strikeforce Morituri—offering him extraordinary powers, but at the cost of his life within a year. Written by Peter B. Gillis and brought to life by Brent Anderson, Whilce Portacio, and Scott Williams, this 1986 Marvel UK issue blends high-stakes drama with the eerie promise of transformation. The cover by Mark Beachum and Josef Rubinstein captures the tension perfectly, setting the stage for a story where power and sacrifice collide.

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writer Peter B. Gillis · artist Brent Anderson · artist Whilce Portacio · inker Scott Williams · colorist Max Scheele · letterer Jim Novak · cover Mark Beachum, Josef Rubinstein

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Full credits

colorist Max Scheele
letterer Jim Novak
cover pencils Mark Beachum
cover inks Josef Rubinstein

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Harold is accepted into Strikeforce Morituri, and he must decide if he wants to commit to the process that will give him super-powers but kill him within a year.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).