The Amazing Spider-Man #24
In "The Distinguished Gentleman from New York Part Three: Failure Is Not an Option," Spider-Man teams up with the mysterious Ranger to stop Senator Ward, who's been collaborating with the alien Z'Nox to unleash a deadly pathogen across New York. With time running out and the city on the brink, the duo races to uncover the truth behind the attack—only to face a final, devastating choice. Written by Mackie and illustrated by John Romita Jr., with inks by Randy Elliott and Green, colors by Wright, and letters by Comicraft, this pivotal issue features a cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna.
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Spider-Man and the Ranger work to track down Arthur Stacy and Senator Ward. The Ranger reveals that Ward has been working with the alien Z'Nox, who have exposed everyone in New York City to a deadly pathogen. In their final confrontation, the Ranger sacrifices himself to kill Ward and release the antidote to the pathogen.
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