Amazing Spider-Man Annuals #21-28

Amazing Spider-Man
Annuals # 21-28

1987

Amazing Spider-Man Annual # 21: "The Wedding"
Writer: Jim Shooter/David Michelinie
Penciller: Paul Ryan
Inker: Vince Colletta

Jay's Rating:
JJ

Synopsis:
Peter and Mary Jane get ready for their wedding and realize that living together will require each of them to make adjustments. The Daily Bugle hosts a surprise wedding party and J. Jonah Jameson imparts some words of wisdom about marriage. Peter and MJ tell Aunt May and Anna Watson of their plans to marry. Both Peter and MJ deal with the emotional baggage they bring along. Flash holds a rather quiet bachlor party for Peter. Both Peter and MJ make it to the church on time and are married.

Jay's Notes:

The honeymoon adventure takes place in Spectacular Spider-Man #7.

1988

Amazing Spider-Man Annual #22: "Drug War Rages"
Writer: Tom DeFalco/David Michelinie
Penciller: Mark Bagley
Inker: Mike Esposito

Jay's Rating:
JJ

Synopsis:
New York's drug wars rage on and Spidey gets caught in the middle and is accused of murder. He and Daredevil scower the city in search of the true culprits. Meanwhile, the High Evolutionary's Purifier troops have also joined in on the drug war with the intention of eliminating the drug trade. However, this draws the Kingpin's attention who tricks Spidey and DD into taking out the Purifier base, with a bit of help from a new young hero, Speedball.

Jay's Notes:

First appearance of Speedball. Too bad it couldn't have also been his last.

1989

Amazing Spider-Man Annual # 23 "Abominations"
Writer: Gerry Conway/David Michelinie
Penciller: Rob Liefeld
Inker: Tim Dzon

Jay's Rating:
JJJ

Synopsis:
Ghaur and Llyra free the Abomination, who has the mind of Tyrannus, and they've captured Emil Blonksy, the original Abomination. They switch Tyrannus and Blonsky's mind, but the process is too much for Blonsky and the Abomination goes savage. Spidey and She-Hulk take on the Abomination hoping to stop his rampage. During the battle, Ghaur puts the mark of Set of She-Hulk. Spidey and She-Hulk defeat the Abomination.

Jay's Notes: