Wizard's Spider-Man Special #[nn]

In this delightfully absurd 2002 special, Spider-Man faces off against a bizarre trio of wannabe villains—Venom, the Lizard, and Red Skull—each hoping to cash in on the web-slinger’s newfound fame after the movie. From flaming dog poop mishaps to mistaken tire sabotage and a shocking head-in-a-box scare, the chaos unfolds with deadpan humor and over-the-top gags. Written by Pat McCallum, Tom Root, Doug Goldstein, Zach Oat, Rob Bricken, and Bill Jenson, and featuring a cover by the artist credited, this issue is a wild, self-aware romp that leans hard into the absurdity of superhero fame.