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Cover: Erik Larsen & Randy Emberlin

The Amazing Spider-Man #344

Name: The Amazing Spider-Man #344
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

Feb 1991 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.60 GBP

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“Hearts and Powers”

★ 1st appearance — Cletus Kasady

In "Hearts and Powers," Spider-Man dives into a dangerous drug operation, uncovering a hidden lab tied to cocaine processing. When he confronts Cardiac—claiming to be a hero—and the rampaging Rhino, the trail leads to Justin Hammer, who makes a shocking move: instead of fighting Spider-Man, he offers him a job. Written by David Michelinie and brought to life by Erik Larsen’s dynamic art and Randy Emberlin’s sharp inks, this 1991 issue blends high-stakes action with a twisty moral dilemma, all wrapped in a cover by Larsen and Emberlin.

writer David Michelinie · artist Erik Larsen · inker Randy Emberlin · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Rick Parker · cover Erik Larsen, Randy Emberlin

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Full credits

writer David Michelinie

artist Erik Larsen

inker Randy Emberlin

colorist Bob Sharen

letterer Rick Parker

cover pencils Erik Larsen

cover inks Randy Emberlin

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Spider-Man investigates a stash of chemicals used to process cocaine and runs up against Cardiac (who claims he's a good guy) and Rhino (who claims that he isn't). The owner of the chemicals, Justin Hammer, decides the best way to beat Spider-Man is to hire him.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).