Spider-Man Heroes & Villains Collection Vol 23

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 23" is part of a series that typically reprints classic Amazing Spider-Man comic book issues, often bundled with supplemental content like trading cards or original short stories, especially in international editions.

This particular volume is notable for featuring the very first appearance of Carnage, one of Spider-Man's most brutal and psychologically disturbing villains. The main storyline revolves around the coming of Carnage when Venom's offspring transforms the psychopath Cletus Kasady into a symbiotic serial killer. This forces Peter Parker to make an incredibly difficult decision, even turning to his nemesis, Venom (Eddie Brock), for help to combat this new, far more dangerous threat. The question becomes whether Venom will join the fight or remain fixated on his single-minded mission to defeat Spider-Man.

Beyond the iconic debut of Carnage, the volume may also include other significant storylines, such as Spider-Man confronting the Lizard and teaming up with the New Warriors, or a follow-up to "Kraven's Last Hunt" as Spidey is haunted by Kraven the Hunter and seeks to save his soul. It also explores the startling return of familiar faces, forcing Spider-Man to delve into a painful part of his past while facing adversaries like Taskmaster and the Red Skull.

This collection offers a deep dive into a pivotal era of Spider-Man's history, showcasing intense action, complex moral dilemmas, and the introduction of a truly terrifying new foe.