Beyond! #2
"Second Wind" delivers a pulse-pounding twist in Beyond! #2, where Venom’s fatal strike on Spider-Man sets off a chain of chaos that crashes heroes onto the fractured landscape of Battleworld. Written by Dwayne McDuffie and brought to life by Scott Kolins’ dynamic art and inks, the issue unfolds as survivors regroup under the shadow of the Beyonder’s ship, only to be confronted by a mysterious figure named Michael Collins—revealed to be the true Deathlok—while the resurrected Spider-Man vanishes into the unknown. The cover by Scott Kolins captures the moment’s intensity, a striking image of confrontation and dread.
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Venom has killed Spider-Man and is beaten down by Medusa for this action. As he tries to escape the agony of being whipped by her hair, he damages the Beyonder's ship and the heroes crash land onto Battleworld. As the heroes try to regroup, they meet Michael Collins and learn that they are not the first band of super beings who have been abducted by the Beyonder. Hank provides a shrunken Quinjet from his pouch and as the heroes try to fly to safety, they are attacked by Dragon Man. Spider-Man, who is supposed to be dead, gets up and wanders off. Collins reveals that he is really Deathlok.
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