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Cover: John Romita Jr. & Frank Giacoia

The Amazing Spider-Man #225

Feb 1982 · Marvel · 0.60 USD; 0.20 GBP
“Fools...Like Us!”

In "Fools...Like Us!", Spider-Man confronts the enigmatic and ruthless Foolkiller, a vigilante who believes he's purging the world of stupidity. The hunt leads him to a shocking revelation: the villain is Greg Salinger, a former university acquaintance whose past has twisted into a deadly crusade. Written by Roger Stern and illustrated by John Romita Jr. with inks by Bob Wiacek, this 1982 issue blends psychological tension with the series' signature edge, all wrapped in a striking cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia.

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writer Roger Stern · artist John Romita Jr. · artist, inker Bob Wiacek · colorist Glynis Wein · letterer Joe Rosen · cover John Romita Jr., Frank Giacoia

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Cast · 16 characters

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artist, inker Bob Wiacek
colorist Glynis Wein
letterer Joe Rosen
cover pencils John Romita Jr.
cover inks Frank Giacoia

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The flamboyant but deadly villain Foolkiller has dedicated himself to eliminating all the "fools" of the world. Spider-Man tracks him down and discovers that he is really Greg Salinger, an acquaintance from university.

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