Spider-Man Unlimited #5

Spider-Man and the Human Torch take center stage on this May 1994 oversized issue, with Spidey crouching defensively in the foreground while a blazing Human Torch streaks through a curtain of fire above the city skyline. The cover copy, illustrated by Ron Lim and inked by Jim Sanders III, teases that these old friends are each facing their own darkest hour — and that an unnamed foe may be looking to exploit that — with an extra hook promising the mysterious Steel Spider. Kurt Busiek writes the interior story with art by Jan Duursema, making this a strong creative pairing for fans of thoughtful, character-driven superhero storytelling.