Spider-Man Family #5
In "Big Game," Spider-Man finds himself caught in a deadly game orchestrated by the cunning Xandu, who forces him to steal a powerful crystal from Dr. Strange’s sanctum. With their powers stripped away and trapped in a foreign dimension, Spider-Man and the Sorcerer Supreme must rely on each other’s strengths in a desperate bid to survive. Written by Len Wein and brought to life by Sal Buscema’s dynamic art, with inks by Frank Giacoia and David Hunt, and colors by Glynis Wein, this 2007 adventure features a striking cover by Takeshi Miyazawa.
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Xandu uses Spider-Man to break into Dr. Strange's home and steal a crystal, which he then uses to recreate the Wand of Watoomb. When Spider-Man and Doc Strange attempt to battle Xandu, he teleports them to another dimension and causes their powers to cease working. Strange casts a spell that allows him to use Spider-Man’s powers and Spider-Man to use magic and the pair take down Xandu. Dr. Strange tries to resurrect Xandu's love Melinda, but finds that she is completely dead.
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