Spider-Man Comics Magazine #1
In "In This Issue . . .", Spider-Man faces off against Kingpin in a deadly basement showdown, with J. Jonah Jameson caught in the crossfire. As Foswell makes a final stand to save Jameson, Flash Thompson returns home on military leave, adding new tension to the unfolding crisis. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life by John Romita’s dynamic art and Mickey Demeo’s inks, this 1987 issue delivers a gripping blend of action and sacrifice, with a cover by John Romita that captures the stakes in bold, dramatic detail.
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Kingpin tries to drown Spider-Man and Jameson in the basement, but Spider-Man breaks free and confronts Kingpin. Foswell turns on Kingpin and helps Jameson to escape, but at the price of his own life. Meanwhile, Flash Thompson has returned, on leave from the military.
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