- "C'mon, Morbius. This isn't you. I mean, it sort of is, but I thought you'd moved past this nonsense."
- ―Misty Knight
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| The Amazing Spider-Man | |
| Title: | "Beyond: Confrontation" |
| Volume: | 5 |
| Number: | 78 |
| Cover price: | $3.99 |
| Cover date: | January, 2022 |
| Publisher: | Marvel Comics |
| Credits | |
| Chief: | C.B. Cebulski |
| Writers: | Kelly Thompson |
| Pencilers: | Sara Pichelli; Jim Towe |
| Inkers: | Sara Pichelli; Jim Towe |
| Cover artists: | Arthur Adams; Rob Liefeld; Declan Shalvey |
| Cover inker: | Arthur Adams; Rob Liefeld; Declan Shalvey |
| Cover colorist: | Alejandro Sánchez; Declan Shalvey |
| Colorists: | Nolan Woodard; Rachelle Rosenberg |
| Letterers: | VC's Joe Caramagna |
| Assistants: | Lindsey Cohick; Kaeden McGahey |
| Editors: | Nick Lowe |
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"Beyond: Confrontation" is the title to the seventy-eighth issue of the fifth Amazing Spider-Man ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The story was written by Kelly Thompson with artwork and inks by Sara Pichelli and Jim Towe. It was colored by Nolan Woodard & Rachelle Rosenberg and lettered by Joe Caramagna of Virtual Calligraphy. The story was edited by Nick Lowe with Lindsey Cohick and Kaeden McGahey as assistant editors. This issue shipped with a January, 2022 cover date and carries a cover price of $3.99 per copy (US).
"Beyond: Chapter Four"[]
Morbius has taken a bite out of Ben Reilly, and its really knocking him for a loop. His suit tries to compensate for his injuries as best it can, but Ben fears that he might faint. Suspecting that Morbius might be trying to cure himself by drinking his blood, Spider-Man decides to lure him back to the Beyond building. Morbius tries to follow Reilly into the entrance portal of the building, but the building's defense systems trigger a laser that shears off Morbius' left arm. Howling in pain, Morbius flies away.
Ben finally collapses into the arms of Janine Godbe and falls unconscious. Janine calls out for the security team, who quickly arrive and take Ben to the medical center. Janine wants to stay by his side, but Marcus Momplaisir waves her off, citing that nobody but professonal staff are allowed inside the medical center. Doctor Bailey wants to administer an antitoxin, but Maxine Danger wants to see the effects that Morbius' bite might have on Ben's phsysiology. Doctor Bailey talks her out of it based on ethical reasons.
Meanwhile, Felicia Hardy, the Black Cat, sneaks into Peter Parker's hospital room at the McCarthy Medical Center. She is not unobserved however as Mary Jane Watson silently watches her lean over Peter's body. Peter's eye flutters open briefly, and Mary Jane bursts in. They both try to prompt more reactions from him, but nothing happens.
Elsewhere, Colleen Wing and Misty Knight have caught up with Morbius. Beyond drones flitter about them, as they use their respective talents to keep Morbius contained. Misty delivers a devastating blow to the solar plexus while Colleen knocks him down with akick to the chin. Misty then applies the "spider-straightjacket" to him. Suddenly, Monica Rambeau enters the room and blasts one of the Beyond drones. She wants to talk to Colleen and Misty privately.
Later, Ben Reilly appears to have made a full recovery. Janine and he go out on a movie date, unaware that Kraven the Hunter is silently watching them.
Appearances[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
- Black Cat, Felicia Hardy
- Colleen Wing
- Doctor Bailey
- Janine Godbe
- Marcus Momplaisir
- Mary Jane Watson
- Maxine Danger
- Misty Knight
- Spectrum, Monica Rambeau
Villains
- Kraven the Hunter, Last Son of Kraven (Cameo appearance only)
- Morbius, Michael Morbius
Minor characters
Organizations
Races & Animals
Locations
Items
- Assault rifles
- Drones
- Handguns
- Katana
- Knife
- Langston Security System
- Spider-Man's costume
- Spider-straightjacket
- Syringe
- Web-shooters
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Spider-Man was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 in August, 1962 in a story titled "Spider-Man!" The character has since gone on to become one of the most well-known and enduring super-heroes of all time, having appeared in numerous comic book titles, as well as feature films, animated projects and video games.
- This issue is UPC barcode number 759606089369 07851.
- This issue shipped to retailers on November 10th, 2021.
- This issue includes a free code that can be redeemed online for a digital copy of the issue.
- This issue is Legacy #879. Amazing Spider-Man 879 redirects to this page.
- This issue shipped with a variant cover illustrated by Rob Liefeld featuring Deadpool.
- This issue shipped with a variant cover illustrated by Declan Shalvey featuring a spider-symbiote.