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Cover: Erik Larsen & Al Gordon

The Amazing Spider-Man #342

Dec 1990 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.60 GBP
“The Jonah Trade”

In "The Jonah Trade," Dr. Turner leaks a dangerous secret about Spider-Man’s temporary power loss, prompting Scorpion to kidnap J. Jonah Jameson in a brutal bid to lure the web-slinger into a trap. With time running out, Spider-Man teams up with the Black Cat to rescue the publisher before the stakes get even deadlier. Written by David Michelinie and brought to life by Erik Larsen’s dynamic art, with inks by Randy Emberlin and colors by Bob Sharen, this 1990 issue delivers high tension and sharp storytelling. The cover, penciled by Larsen and inked by Al Gordon, captures the moment of crisis with striking intensity.

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writer David Michelinie · artist Erik Larsen · inker Randy Emberlin · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Rick Parker · cover Erik Larsen, Al Gordon

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Full credits

colorist Bob Sharen
letterer Rick Parker
cover pencils Erik Larsen
cover inks Al Gordon

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Dr. Turner lets Scorpion know about Spider-Man’s lack of powers and Scorpion kidnaps J. Jonah Jameson to flush Spider-Man out. Spider-Man and the Black Cat come to the rescue.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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