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The Very Best of Spider-Man #[nn]
"Spider-Man!" delivers a classic slice of 1994 Marvel action, spotlighting a memorable moment in the web-slinger’s history as he crosses paths with Crusher Hogan, a former boxer turned maintenance worker with a flair for storytelling. Written by Tom DeFalco and brought to life with dynamic art by Ron Frenz, this issue follows Spider-Man as he navigates a tangled web of deception involving Hogan, fighter Bobby Chance, and the menacing Manslaughter—culminating in a moment where a white lie helps redefine a hero’s legacy. The cover, a striking piece by Steve Lightle, captures the tension and flair of the story’s pivotal scenes.
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Crusher Hogan is working maintenance at a boxing facility and spinning tall tales of how he helped create Spider-Man when he discovers a plot by one of the owners to take down a fighter. Peter gets a call from May who asks him to keep an eye on Nathan who may be in trouble. Spider-Man gets involved in the problems Crusher Hogan and Bobby Chance are having with Manslaughter. Felling the villain, Spider-Man tells a white lie that confirms his "close" relationship with Hogan, making him a hero. Peter tells Aunt May he lost track of Nathan and finds he was beaten badly and is now in the hospital.
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