The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #24, published in August 1990, is best known for kicking off the "Spidey's Totally Tiny Adventure" crossover.
Main Story: "Spidey's Totally Tiny Adventure" (Part 1)
- The Plot: While working at Empire State University, Spider-Man is accidentally exposed to Ant-Man's shrinking gas while the two are investigating the theft of a "Quark machine" by terrorists.
- The Conflict: Reduced to roughly six inches tall, Spider-Man must still fight off high-tech thieves and their robotic drones.
- Key Outcome: Despite defeating the villains, Spider-Man is unable to return to his normal size. The cliffhanger leads directly into Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #10.
Backup Stories & Features
This oversized 68-page issue includes several secondary tales:
- "Mercy Bomb": A solo story featuring the mercenary Solo hunting terrorists in Spain, with art by legendary co-creator Steve Ditko.
- "A Time to Choose": A story focused on the Sandman (Flint Marko), exploring his reluctance to rejoin the Wizard and the Trapster.
- "Amazing Fantasy": Another Steve Ditko-illustrated tale featuring the Scarlet Beetle attempting to steal Ant-Man's helmet.
- "Peter & M.J.'s New Pad!": A blueprint-style feature detailing the Parkers' new apartment.