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| Publisher |
Marvel |
| Writer |
Tom DeFalco |
| Penciler |
Ron Frenz |
| Cover Artist |
Ron Frenz |
| Colorist |
Mark Bernardo |
| Published | June 2000 |
A new story set back in the time when Spider-Man was bouncing around in his mysterious black costume! Silver Sable has enlisted the web-spinner's help in restoring order to the tiny nation of Belgrium... which has been thrown into chaos by the Rhino, the Beetle, Speed Demon and Doctor Octopus! But what is the shocking secret behind this explosive insurrection? Find out in this series' last issue!It seems Spider-Man just isn't well-liked anywhere. As this issue opens the local Belgruins are venting their displeasure with a hail of overripe fruit as he sits chained to the statue in the town square. But his public shaming comes to an abrupt end with the appearance of Sandman and the Silver Sable. They make no effort to free Spidey - choosing instead to focus on the mission at hand - but give him the opportunity to break free from his chains and save a little girl from being trampled by the panicked mob.Inside the palace, the rebel leader searches frantically for his "American friends" only to find them in the king's private storeroom exercising their five-finger discounts. Stunned by their betrayal, the rebel leader has no time to react before Doctor Octopus snaps his neck. Realizing that they have little time to lose, Doc Ock orders the destruction of the palace and the random murder of anyone in their way to serve as a diversion.The Sinister Syndicate spread out through the palace. Silver Sable, having already knocked out Boomerang during the riot at the beginning of the issue, runs straight into Hydro-Man and incapacitates him through the use of an electrically powered chandelier. Sandman gets the jump on the Rhino, managing to smother him into unconsciousness. And Spidey comes upon the Beetle, who is still reeling from the loss of the rebel he had called a friend. Wistfully remembering how much he liked being seen as a hero, the woolgathering Beetle runs right into Spidey's fist. He reluctantly begins to fight the wall crawler, berating him for saving a murdering tyrant....
