Strange #229
In "Démence," Otto Octavius confronts his fractured mind in a chilling session of psychotherapy, where his nightmares of Spider-Man trigger his mechanical arms to break free—reasserting their deadly will. With the web-slinger using a tell-all book as bait, a tense showdown erupts between hero and villain, but Ock escapes, leaving the stakes higher than ever. Written by David Michelinie and illustrated by Alex Saviuk, with inks by Vince Colletta and colors by Bob Sharen, this 1989 issue features a cover by Bob Layton, capturing the psychological tension in bold, striking detail.
In "Démence," Alpha Flight brings the unstable Roger Bochs to Scramble seeking help, unaware that Lionel—already unhinged—plans to fuse his own mind and body with Roger’s through his mutative powers, creating the monstrous Omega. The story unfolds with chilling precision, turning a desperate act of mercy into a terrifying transformation.
In "A la force des bras," Otto Octavius confronts his fractured psyche in therapy, where the grip of his mechanical arms slips as nightmares of Spider-Man take hold. When Spidey enlists Ock’s shrink to bait him with a tell-all book, the clash between hero and villain erupts—only for Ock to vanish once more.
In "Conflit de dames," the Wasp discovers she can still fly at four feet tall—her wings responding to her will even at such a small scale. When an unknown woman attempts to steal Hank Pym’s Yellowjacket suit and his size-changing technology, the Wasp must confront her in a high-stakes clash of wits and agility.
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