Guang Yap

"The Spider and the Ghost!" Guest-starring Iron Man and the Black Panther. Part 1 of the Vibranium Vendetta. Roxxon Oil has created a synthetic form of vibranium! And it's an economic and industrial game-changer across the globe! However a scientific breakthrough of this magnitude draws the interest of both the good guys and the bad guys! Is Roxxon's new vibranium on the up-and-up? Spider-Man and the Black Panther pay a visit to Roxxon's secret laboratory to get a closer look! But the Ghost is already there! And so is Sunturion! So much for the heroes' sneak preview! The web-slinger and T'Challa will recon by force! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 11. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson, Ultron, and the Kingpin. First backup story: "The Origin of the Amazing Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema. Re-telling of the web-slinger's origin. Second backup story: "Outlaw Justice" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Alan Kupperberg. Silver Sable recruits the Rocket Racer, Will-O'-the-Wisp, and the Prowler for a special mission. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 11. Third backup story: "The Truckstop of Doom!" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Paris Cullins. Inks by Bud LaRosa. Venom shows his nice side by breaking up a truckstop robbery. Fourth backup story: "Second Chance!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Steve Ditko. Backup feature: "Bullpen Bulletins" Script by Barry Dutter. Art by Rick Parker. One-page parody of the Marvel bullpen. (Note: Splash page art by Guang Yap and Jeff Albrecht.)

Reprint of Marvel Comics Presents 1988-1995 #90-98

Hotachi, clone of Toshiro, attempts to enlist Toshiro's aid for Commander Black of the UN space battleship, Naganata; Their purpose is to prevent international terrorism; Prof Stringfellow has disappeared.

"The Machine and the Man." The Vibranium Vendetta, Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Iron Man and the Black Panther. Story continues from Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 11. Everyone still wants Roxxon's new synthetic vibranium! While Ultron and the Kingpin conspire to steal it; T'Challa, the golden avenger, and the web-slinger attempt to understand its unusual composition! At Empire State University, Ultron makes his move to steal the artificial vibranium! But the three heroes and Sunturion interrupt his grand heist! Do they have enough firepower to stop Ultron's latest plan for world domination? Maybe Roxxon will help the good guys! Or maybe they won't! Second story: "Fast Feud II: Speed Demon's Revenge."  The Rocket Racer and the Speed Demon clash inside Radio City Music Hall. Third story: "The Origin of Venom." 3-page retelling of Venom's origin. Flashback cameo by Spider-Man. Fourth story: The Origin of the Green Goblin - "The Sins of the Father!" - 3-page history of the Green Goblin. Flashback cameos by Spider-Man, Gwen Stacy, and Dr. Bart Hamilton. Fifth story: The Origin of the Hobgoblin - "The Price of Power!" - 3-page history of the Hobgoblin. Flashback cameos by Ned Leeds, Betty Brant, Spider-Man, Jack O'Lantern, and the Rose. Sixth Story: "Outlaw Justice." Part 3 of 3.  Story continues from Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 11. Silver Sable, Rocket Racer, Sandman, Will-O'-the-Wisp, and the Prowler capture a corrupt politician.