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SPIDER-MAN: GAUNTLET BOOK 1 - ELECTRO & SANDMAN PREMIERE HC
The Story: THE GAUNTLET begins! The event that redefines Spider-Man's classic arch-enemies one by one starts with one of his deadliest – Electro! Destitute and desperate, conned out of his life's meaning and worth—Max Dillon becomes the voice of the common man against the brutal injustice of a system overloaded by greed. With Spider-Man already looking over his shoulder. Then the drama continues as one of Peter Parker's closest friends is on the brink of ruin. This looks like a job for the Amazing Spider-Sleuth...and all clues point to the sinister SANDMAN! But all of Spidey's classic villains are being reinvented as part of "THE GAUNTLET", and Sandy is no different -- so nothing is what it seems! Plus, the violent tension between Spidey and Osborn builds to a boil in THE LIST! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #612-616, DARK REIGN: THE LIST - AMAZING SPIDER-MAN and material from WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #2. Rated A …$24.99
In Stores: Feb 17, 2010
SPIDER-MAN: 24/7 TPB
The Story: You think your life is hard? Try being Spider-Man 24/7! First shift you’ve got your old baddie, the Spot, cutting a path through the Russian mob and taking no prisoners! Second shift, you’ve got to head to the Macroverse on an adventure with the Fantastic Four — where Johnny Storm thinks something funny’s going on with your secret identity! Then you have to make it back in time for third shift: a showdown with the new mayor’s Spidey-killing strike-force, a new and improved Vulture out for blood, and — wait... who’s this new mayor? By the time this week is done, are you really going to want to “celebrate” Wolverine’s birthday with him in a downtown dive bar? Of course you are...you’re Spider-Man! 24/7! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #589-594 and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN EXTRA! #2. Rated A …$19.99
In Stores: Feb 10, 2010
WEB OF SPIDER-MAN # 5
The Story: Curt Connors has played a tricky role in the life of Peter Parker – at his best, he’s an ally whom even Spider-Man must keep an eye on. At his worst, he’s The Lizard – a ferocious creature with killer instincts – and Connors’ fine scientific mind to boot. Web-head Stalwarts Fred Van Lente and Barry Kitson bring you the tragic case of Curt Connors – while Zeb Wells and Xurxo Penalta gives a preview of his synapse-shattering return later this year in the pages of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! Meanwhile, in the Spectacular Spider-Girl, a brand new era is born for Mayday Parker as she finally gets through to her clone, April – and just in time, as a Mob War EXPLODES – and Midtown High is caught in the crossfire! Rated A …$3.99
In Stores: Feb 10, 2010
WEB OF SPIDER-MAN # 4
The Story: Behold Mysterio...looks can be more than just deceiving – they can drive you mad. As the Master of Illusion makes his triumphant return to the pages of Amazing Spider-Man, webbed wonders FRED VAN LENTE and BARRY KITSON bring you the real story of Quentin Beck…or is it just another illusion? Then, over in THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-GIRL, Fury the Goblin Queen has a familiar ally as the cult of the Goblin makes its last stand against May-Day Parker – and a gang war looms in New York City! Join the legendary team of TOM DEFALCO and RON FRENZ for what may be the Family Parker’s final chapter! Finally, as the events of The Gauntlet unfold, Mr. Negative and his forces have laid conspicuously low…and the Hammer drops hard on New York City…as HAMMERHEAD makes his move in New York’s underworld…and he may not be playing for the side you’d think… Rated A …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 20, 2010
SPIDER-MAN: ELECTION DAY TPB
The Story: It’s Election Day in New York City, where the job of mayor is up for grabs! Menace is on the hunt, trashing campaign rallies for candidate Bill Hollister every chance he gets. Spider-Man is on the scene to stop him — if the police would just quit trying to take him into custody! And the search for the Spider-Tracer Killer has reached a crescendo, with a new victim leading police right to Spidey’s door! Plus: The Chameleon is one of the worst bad guys in Spider-Man’s rogues’ gallery. So when he shows up to spoil Inauguration Day by taking the form of newly elected President Barack Obama, Spidey’s got his work cut out for him! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #583-588; material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: EXTRA #2-3; and “Gettysburg Distress,” a Captain America/Spider-Man/Abraham Lincoln team-up previously available only online! Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3419-0
In Stores: Jan 13, 2010