Credits
Colorist(s):
? [as & Co.]
Subject Matter
Genres:
superhero
Character(s):
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; The Beyonder; Thomas Fireheart [Puma]; Aunt May Parker; Nathan Lubensky; Anna Watson; Mary Jane Watson; Mephisto (villain); Zarathos (villain); Kingpin (villain); Arranger (villain); Zarathos Illusions [Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]; Richard Parker; Mary Parker; Captain George Stacy; Gwen Stacy; Uncle Ben Parker] (villains); Eternity (cameo flashback); The Watcher (cameo flashback); Dr. Strange (cameo flashback); Molecule Man (cameo flashback)
Synopsis:
The Beyonder makes a deal with the devil: he agrees not to destroy the cosmos if a hero can sustain his life's purpose in the face of overwhelming adversity. He chooses Spidey and frees Zarathos to torment him. Spidey overhears plans for the murder of Kingpin. Resolved to rescue him, Spidey is hampered in his quest by dead friends and foes from the past who accuse him of being a failure. Spidey is beaten down and begins to give in to despair. The source of the illusions, Zarathos, confronts Spider-Man and tries to convince him to let Kingpin be killed. Spidey finds the strength to fight back.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:
Miscellaneous
Pages:
28
Notes:
Continued from Secret Wars II #8; Continued in Secret Wars II #9.