Spider-Man and Zoids #40

Dec 1986 · Marvel UK · 0.30 GBP

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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.

Contains 3 stories

The Black Zoid! Part One

6 pp · Science Fiction

Point of View

5 pp · Superhero

Spider-ManJ. Jonah JamesonJoe (Robbie) RobertsonBen UrichMary Jane Watson

Black Watch: Though Some Have Named Thee So--

5 pp · Superhero

Black Watch [Clinton Brian RogersBruce HigashiWoodrow Joshua Green]Strikeforce: Morituri [Vyking [Harold Carl Everson]Snapdragon [Lorna Leigh Raeburn]Adept [Jelene Anderson]Radian [Louis Armanetti]Blackthorn [Aline Pagrovna]Marathon [Robert Greenbaum]]Commander Beth Luis NionDr. Kimmo TuolemaThe Horde

In "Black Watch: Though Some Have Named Thee So--," Harold faces a life-altering choice: join Strikeforce Morituri and gain extraordinary powers, knowing it will cost him his life within a year. Written by a team known for their sharp storytelling, the story explores the weight of such a decision with quiet intensity, focusing on the personal cost behind the promise of power.