Spider-Man Visionaries: Roger Stern #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection kicks off Marvel's tribute to Roger Stern's influential run on The Amazing Spider-Man, reprinting his earliest issues from the early 1980s. Stern's tenure is celebrated for its sharp characterization and classic villain showcases, pitting Spider-Man against the likes of the Vulture, Mister Hyde, and the Cobra, while weaving in supporting cast members like J. Jonah Jameson and May Parker. The volume lays the groundwork for Stern's longer arcs, including the introduction of the Hobgoblin, though that major storyline unfolds in subsequent volumes.
In "A Method in His Madness!", Spider-Man unravels a web of deception when he links fashion icon Desiree Vaughn-Pope to the mysterious Madame Belladonna, uncovering her plot against fishy tycoon Roderick Kingsley. With Roger Stern at the helm and Marie Severin’s dynamic art bringing the tension to life, the story takes a sharp turn when Spider-Man confronts Narda, Desiree’s sister and the true Belladonna, who’s set a deadly trap for both Kingsley and the Prowler II. Al Milgrom and Joe Rubinstein’s cover captures the intrigue perfectly.
In "A Night on the Prowl!", Spider-Man races to clear Hobie Brown of a murder charge, only to find the real Prowler has stolen Brown’s gear and framed him. With the truth hidden behind a web of deception, Spider-Man is drawn into a deadly game orchestrated by the enigmatic Madame Belladonna.
In "Double Defeat!", Spider-Man races to uncover the truth behind the mysterious Madame Belladonna, only to find the real danger lies not in fashion but in a deadly scheme orchestrated by her sister, Narda. As the web-slinger unravels the deception, he must intervene before a vengeful Prowler II carries out his final act of retribution.
In "Dilemma!", Peter Parker returns to Aunt May after turning in the Smuggler, only to be ambushed by mysterious assailants linked to the Tinkerer’s past — now under Mysterio’s command. The sudden attack throws Peter into a tense web of old alliances and new threats, testing his resolve as he tries to protect the people he cares about.
In "Aliens and Illusions!", Spider-Man uncovers a shocking truth: the alien invaders terrorizing the city were nothing more than elaborate illusions crafted by Mysterio. With the villain’s own technology in hand, Spider-Man turns the tables, using Mysterio’s tricks to outwit him in a battle of wits and light.
When the Smuggler tries to go straight and help the authorities, his past catches up with him—kidnapped by the Maggia, his former allies. Now, Spider-Man must decide whether to save the man who once tried to kill him, even as the line between enemy and ally blurs.
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