Spider-Man Heroes & Villains Collection Vol 20

Condition: LIKE NEW: This book is almost as new, with no damage nor defects. There no markings, inscriptions or signatures of any kind, pages are clean and vibrant. 

Spider-Man Heroes & Villains Collection Vol 20" is part of a specific series, often from publishers like Eaglemoss, that typically bundles original short stories or reprints of classic Spider-Man comic book issues. These collections aim to spotlight both iconic heroes and villains from Spider-Man's vast universe.

Volume 20 of this collection (specifically referring to the UK/international series) features an original seven-page story titled "The Vulture Squadron." In this tale, Peter Parker, as Spider-Man, finds himself under attack by a squadron of robotic vultures. The story involves him using his wits to evade these flying foes, eventually deducing that they track him visually. He then cleverly disguises himself as a "Garbage Guy" to sneak back to Oscorp Tower.

The narrative also delves into Harry Osborn's struggles with running his father's business empire while Norman Osborn (the Green Goblin) is hospitalized. It reveals that Harry hired the Vulture to build the robotic birds to track Spider-Man, due to the web-slinger's frequent appearances near his home. The story escalates when the Vulture unleashes a more lethal "Killer Vultures" batch, which, thanks to Spider-Man's intervention, turn on the Vulture himself. The volume concludes with a tense, but ultimately resolved, conversation between Peter and Harry, where Peter offers a partial explanation for his presence.

Beyond the main story, these collections often include supplementary material like collectible trading cards, making them appealing to both casual readers and collectors interested in the broader Spider-Man lore.