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Spider-Man#71
Cover: John Romita Jr. & Al Williamson

Spider-Man #71

Aug 1996 · Marvel · 1.95 USD; 2.75 CAD
“The Promise”

In "The Promise," Peter Parker lies near death in a hospital, fighting a mysterious illness that leaves even doctors baffled—Spider-Man fears it might be the dreaded clone degeneration, but his troubles aren’t just internal. Amid the chaos, the menacing Hammerhead has also checked himself into the same hospital, turning an already tense situation into something far more unpredictable. Written by Howard Mackie and illustrated by John Romita Jr., with inks by Al Williamson and colors by Kevin Tinsley and Malibu's Hues, this gripping issue features a cover by Romita Jr. and Williamson.

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writer Howard Mackie · artist John Romita Jr. · inker Al Williamson · colorist Kevin Tinsley · colorist Malibu's Hues · letterer Richard Starkings · letterer Comicraft · cover John Romita Jr., Al Williamson

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Full credits

colorist Kevin Tinsley
colorist Malibu's Hues
letterer Comicraft
cover pencils John Romita Jr.
cover inks Al Williamson

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Peter Parker is in the hospital hovering near death's door - and no one can figure out why! Spider-Man fears it may be the dreaded clone degeneration process... but he's got problems of his own, namely the horrendous Hammerhead, who's checked himself into the same hospital. [per next issue box]

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