The Amazing Spider-Man #281
In "When Warriors Clash--!", Spider-Man finds himself caught in a crossfire as Sandman teams up with Silver Sable to take down the Sinister Syndicate, while Jack O’Lantern’s mistaken belief that Flash Thompson is the Hobgoblin sets off a dangerous chain reaction. The real Hobgoblin’s sudden arrival ignites a fierce clash of wills and weapons, testing the limits of heroism and deception. Written by Tom DeFalco and brought to life with dynamic art by Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding, with colors by Nelson Yomtov and letters by Joe Rosen, this 1986 classic features a cover by Michael Harris, Tom Morgan, and Joe Rubinstein.
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Sandman helps Spider-Man and Silver Sable fight off the Sinister Syndicate. Jack O' Lantern frees Flash Thompson from jail, thinking he is the Hobgoblin. The real Hobgoblin intervenes and a battle ensues.
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