Strange #23
In "Pour sauver une ville...", Stan Lee and Gene Colan deliver a gripping tale of unexpected alliances, as the Marauder strands DD and the Gladiator in a surreal Roman Coliseum set where Maggia leaders convene. With Frank Giacoia’s inks adding depth to the dramatic tension, the story unfolds in a stark, cinematic setting—where a sudden lion escape forces a moment of mercy that changes everything. Jean Frisano’s striking cover captures the arena’s grim spectacle, a 3 FRF comic from 1971 that stands out for its bold, character-driven confrontation.
In "Duel au finish !", the Marauder traps DD and Gladiator in a twisted game of survival, whisking them to a cinematic Roman Coliseum where the Maggia’s elite gather. Forced into a brutal arena fight, their clash takes an unexpected turn when a caged lion breaks free—leading DD to save Gladiator’s life in a moment that changes everything. The aftermath leaves Gladiator choosing a new path, and DD walking away, the outcome of their clash still echoing in the silence.
In "Et voici Scorpio !", J. Jonah Jameson's desperate bid to catch Spider-Man backfires spectacularly when he hires Dr. Stillwell to transform Mac Gargan into the Scorpion—only to unleash a far more dangerous menace. As the Scorpion's rage spirals out of control, Spider-Man must confront the monstrous result of a man twisted beyond recognition.
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