The Amazing Spider-Man #694

Spider-Man and Alpha — the blond, teal-suited young powerhouse — clash mid-air above the New York City skyline in this kinetic cover by Humberto Ramos, both figures trading blows with real ferocity. The cover boldly declares "The Battle of the Half Century," setting up the three-part "Alpha" arc's climactic final chapter, written by Dan Slott with interior art by Ramos, Olazaba, and Delgado. It's a compelling mentor-vs.-student showdown that makes issue #694 a satisfying payoff to one of 2012's more intriguing Spider-Man storylines.