Spider-Man Annual #1 (part of the Contest of Chaos event) published in August 2023, features a magically-charged showdown between Spider-Man and Wolverine. Orchestrated by a rejuvenated Agatha Harkness, the issue serves as the official start of a multiversal tournament aimed at creating a new Darkhold.
Core Storyline: "Contest of Chaos: Part One"
The plot follows Peter Parker as his ordinary day is disrupted by mystical forces:
- The Transportation: Agatha Harkness teleports Spider-Man from his apartment to a remote, magical city in the Brazilian rainforest.
- The Conflict: Upon arrival, he encounters Wolverine, who has also been summoned. The two heroes are forced into a violent confrontation over an enchanting purple globe—the Heart of Chthon—which drives them to a state of greedy rage.
- The Outcome: As they fight, Agatha reveals her plan to use the chaos energy generated by these battles to forge a new Darkhold to defend against an impending darkness.
Creative Team
- Writer: Stephanie Phillips
- Artist: Alberto Foche
- Colorist: Raúl Angulo
- Cover Artists: R.B. Silva (Main Cover) and variants by Gabriele Dell'Otto and others