Strange #196
In "Le compagnon de Marina," Peter Parker finds himself caught in a scandal when a rigged football match implicates a professional player bribed by the Rose, forcing him to confront the consequences of his reporting. As tensions rise at the Daily Bugle and Peter grapples with the fallout, he steps into a new role that challenges both his identity and his resolve—while the Spider-Man confronts the Rose in their first direct clash. Written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Rick Leonardi, with inks by Bill Anderson and colors by Glynis Oliver, this 1986 issue features a striking cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson.
In "Le compagnon de Marina," Roger Bochs seeks to rebuild the Box armor with help from Madison Jeffries, while Serval visits Heather in the hospital. The Master of the World captures Puck and Namor, revealing the origins of Marina as he attempts to bond her with an alien of his kind. Though the heroes escape and leave the Master behind, Marina, repulsed by her own monstrous heritage, chooses to walk away.
In "Trahi par moi-même !", Peter finds himself caught in a scandal when his sports report with Wendy uncovers a match-fixing scheme tied to the Rose. As tensions rise at the Bugle and Peter grapples with the fallout, he confronts the Rose in his first direct clash as Spider-Man—just as his personal life begins to unravel.
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↩ Reprints The Amazing Spider-Man #252 (1984), The Amazing Spider-Man #253 (1984), Daredevil #208 (1984), Alpha Flight #16 (1984), Strange Spécial Origines #196 (1986), Une Aventure des Fantastiques #39 (1986), Titans #88 (1986)
Reprinted in Strange Album #65 (1986)
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