Spider-Man and Zoids #41
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.
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The Beyonder makes a deal with the devil: he agrees not to destroy the cosmos if a hero can sustain his life's purpose in the face of overwhelming adversity. He chooses Spidey and frees Zarathos to torment him. Spidey overhears plans for the murder of Kingpin. Resolved to rescue him, Spidey is hampered in his quest by dead friends and foes from the past who accuse him of being a failure. Spidey is beaten down and begins to give in to despair. The source of the illusions, Zarathos, confronts Spider-Man and tries to convince him to let Kingpin be killed. Spidey finds the strength to fight back.
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