Karma!
Writer: Chris Claremont
Co-Creator: Frank Miller
Embellisher: Bob Wiacek
Letterer: A. Kawecki
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Originally published: December 1980
The 100th issue of Marvel Team-Up! Spidey and the Fantastic Four! Surely it must be amazing? I hope… This issue was apparently inspired by Ithacon ‘79. Given the quality level the last time a story was inspired by a con, I’m not [...]

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Sword of the She-Devil
Author: Chris Claremont
Co-plotters: Chris Claremont, John Byrne
Penciler: John Byrne
Inker: Terry Austin
Letterer: Tom Orzechowski
Colorist: Glynis Wein
Originally published: March 1979
In this issue, some creep named Kulan Gath possesses the body of a museum security guard and Red Sonja possesses the body of Mary-Jane Watson. You know, because they both have red hair. It’s really [...]

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Mesmero’s Revenge!
Raconteours: Denny O’Neil, James Mooney
Graphique / technician: P. Marcos
Calligrapher: Jim Novak
Purveyor of colour: Ben Sean
Originally published: August 1980
First the fashion industry, and now Broadway. Spidey’s really taking an interest in the arts. Unfortunately, though, this battle with Mesmero was once again a complete misfire. And what was with that drug dealer that kept showing [...]

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Pretty Poison
Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Mike Zeck
Inker: Steve Mitchell
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Bob Sharen
Originally published: June 1980
Sweet cover! Brutal issue, though. Spider-Man saves the fashion world! I certainly hope Madam Belladonna never makes a reappearance.
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When a Spider-Man Comes Calling!
Writer: Bill Mantlo
Artists: John Byrne, Joe Sinnott
Letterer: Jim Novak
Colorist: Ben Sean
Originally published: May 1980
The Frightful Four, with Spider-Man held captive, attack the Fantastic Four.
Surprisingly, this continuation of the story in Spectacular 42 was even worse than the first part. Once again it was almost entirely one big fight scene; no character [...]

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