Strange #208
In "Trahison," the Beyonder tests Spider-Man’s resolve by pitting him against a haunting trial: to uphold his purpose while tormented by spectral echoes of past failures, including the ghostly presence of Zarathos. Written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Ron Frenz, Jack Fury, Tom Morgan, James Fry, with inks by Joe Rubinstein, John Romita, and Russ Steffens, and colors by George Roussos, this 1987 issue delivers a psychologically intense journey as Spidey confronts visions of dead allies and enemies while racing to stop Kingpin’s assassination. The cover by Jean Frisano captures the moment of crisis with haunting precision.
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The Beyonder makes a deal with the devil: he agrees not to destroy the cosmos if a hero can sustain his life's purpose in the face of overwhelming adversity. He chooses Spidey and frees Zarathos to torment him. Spidey overhears plans for the murder of Kingpin. Resolved to rescue him, Spidey is hampered in his quest by dead friends and foes from the past who accuse him of being a failure. Spidey is beaten down and begins to give in to despair. The source of the illusions, Zarathos, confronts Spider-Man and tries to convince him to let Kingpin be killed. Spidey finds the strength to fight back.
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