Strange #221
"Enchères" delivers a tense, high-stakes showdown in the heart of New York’s underworld, as Kingpin reasserts control with ruthless precision. Written by Christopher Priest and illustrated by Alan Kupperberg, with inks by Jim Fern and colors by George Roussos, this 1988 issue pulses with danger as Spider-Man, Daredevil, and the Falcon clash with Kingpin’s forces—just as the Hobgoblin and Jack O’ Lantern collide in a brutal street fight. The cover by M. D. Bright and Bob Layton captures the chaos perfectly, setting the stage for a moment that redefines power, loyalty, and the cost of legacy.
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The gang war seems to settle down as the Kingpin has returned to take over his operations. As Spidey and his allies are trying to figure out their next move, they are attacked by two of Kingpin's goons. Betty returns home to find the Hobgoblin beating on Flash and she faints. Hobgoblin & Jack O' Lantern clash. Kingpin confronts his son and rival mob boss, the Rose. Kingpin calls a meeting of all of his lieutenants and is preparing to have them gunned down when Spidey, DD and the Falcon intervene. Spidey shouts it out with Kingpin but it is Daredevil who has the last word.
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