Spider-Man and Zoids #41

Dec 1986 · Marvel UK · 0.30 GBP

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In "The Black Zoid Part Two," Spider-Man faces his darkest trial yet as the Beyonder tests his resolve by unleashing Zarathos to torment him with visions of past failures. Written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Ron Frenz, Jack Fury, Tom Morgan, and James Fry, with inks by Joe Rubinstein, John Romita, and Russ Steffens, and colors by George Roussos, this 1986 Marvel UK issue pits Spidey against haunting illusions while he races to prevent Kingpin’s murder. The cover by Larry Lieber and John Romita captures the intensity of the moment — a 30p comic that delivers a gripping, emotionally charged battle of wills.

Contains 3 stories

The Black Zoid Part Two

5 pp · Science Fiction

Lo, There Shall Come a Champion!

7 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]The BeyonderThomas Fireheart [Puma]Aunt May ParkerNathan LubenskyAnna WatsonMary Jane WatsonMephisto (Villain)Zarathos (Villain)Kingpin (Villain)Arranger (Villain)Zarathos Illusions [Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]Richard ParkerMary ParkerCaptain George StacyGwen StacyUncle Ben Parker] (Villains)Eternity (Cameo flashback)The Watcher (Cameo flashback)Dr. Strange (Cameo flashback)Molecule Man (Cameo flashback)

In "Lo, There Shall Come a Champion!", Spider-Man faces an impossible trial when the Beyonder tests his resolve by unleashing Zarathos to torment him with visions of his past failures. Haunted by the ghosts of dead allies and enemies, Spidey must hold onto his purpose even as despair closes in—especially when he learns of a plot to kill Kingpin. Written by a team known for their bold storytelling and illustrated with intense, dynamic flair, this 1986 tale pushes Spider-Man to his emotional breaking point in a battle not of strength, but of will.

Black Watch: Though Some Have Named Thee So--

6 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 the price is a year to live. The story captures the weight of that decision with quiet intensity, exploring the cost of heroism before the first battle even begins.