Spider-Man # 18 1992 NM-

Spider-Man #18, published in January 1992 (dated 1991), is the first part of the six-issue "Revenge of the Sinister Six" story arc. It is notable for featuring a high-octane team-up between Spider-Man and Ghost Rider. 

Story Summary: "Revenge of the Sinister Six, Part 1"

The issue, written and illustrated by Erik Larsen, follows a period of intense personal stress for Peter Parker: 

• Domestic Tension: Peter and Mary Jane have a heated argument after she reveals a potential acting role involves nude scenes, which Peter is uncomfortable with.
• The Sinister Six Regroups: The Sandman, seeking backup against a distrustful Doctor Octopus, approaches Spider-Man to help take down his former team.
• The Team-Up: While Spider-Man is tracking the group, he encounters Ghost Rider (Danny Ketch). The two heroes must coordinate to stop a dangerous alliance involving the Vulture, Mysterio, Electro, and the Hobgoblin.
• The Cliffhanger: The issue ends with the heroes facing a massive, mysterious threat that sets the stage for the rest of the saga.