The Spectacular Spider-Man #223, 1995, Die-cut cover. "Schemes & Dreams: for Future Screams." Aftershocks, Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Bill Sienkiewicz (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Story continues from Spider-Man 57. While Peter Parker remains behind bars on false murder charges, Mary Jane and Ben Reilly come to grips with their respective situations. MJ needs the Scarlet Spider for protection! And Ben needs a cause to give his clone-life meaning! It won't be long before their newfound partnership is tested! In the meantime inside Ravencroft Institute, the Jackal causes trouble for as many people as possible! And on the outside the mysterious third Peter Parker achieves self-awareness! Cameo appearances by Carnage, Shriek, John Jameson, Dr. Kafka, Joe Robertson, Kaine, and Scrier. Second story: "The Beginning." The Parker Legacy, Part 3 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Milgrom. Story continues from Spider-Man 57. In a story set five years ago, Spider-Man's clone makes a new beginning and takes a new name - Ben Reilly! First pin-up: Spider-Man vs. the Green Goblin. Art by Sal Buscema. Second pin-up: The Lizard and Morbius vs. Spider-Man. Art by Sal Buscema. Third pin-up: Spider-Man vs. Mysterio. Art by Pat Broderick. Fourth pin-up: Daredevil and Spider-Man. Art by Tom Grummett and Scott Hanna.

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