Web of Spider-Man # 100 1993 NM-

Web of Spider-Man #100 is a giant-sized milestone issue published by Marvel Comics on March 2, 1993 (featuring a May 1993 cover date). Wrapping up the "My Enemy's Enemy" storyline, this centennial celebration is one of the most famous gimmick-cover issues of the 1990s, instantly recognizable by its shimmering green holofoil cover. It is historically significant for introducing Peter Parker's legendary Spider-Armor.

The Plot & Storyline

The narrative features an all-out, chaotic gang war for control of the fallen Kingpin's criminal empire:

• The Crimson Conflict: A heavily armed vigilante known as the Blood Rose goes to war against the New Enforcers (a villain syndicate consisting of Blitz, Eel, Tangle, Plantman, and Thermite).
• Overwhelming Odds: The conflict escalates rapidly at a Manhattan estate, drawing in massive heavy-hitters like Dragon Man, Dreadnaught, and the Super-Adaptoid. Realizing his standard spandex suit won't withstand a direct physical confrontation against an army of heavily armed super-villains, Peter Parker utilizes Empire State University's labs to construct a makeshift upgrade.
• The Armor's Debut: Spider-Man swings into the battle wearing a heavy, silver pseudo-metallic composite suit—the Spider-Armor MK I. The armor successfully protects Peter from a barrage of gunfire and elemental attacks, but it restricts his speed and agility.
• A Shattered Victory: With assistance from the mysterious vigilante Nightwatch, Spider-Man stops the gang war. However, during a final confrontation with Thermite, the extreme cold temperatures make the metallic composite highly brittle, and the iconic armor entirely shatters.

Creative Team & Significance

• Creators: The issue was written by Terry Kavanagh and illustrated by long-standing Spider-Man penciler Alex Saviuk.
• The Armor's Legacy: Though it only lasted for a single issue in the comic book continuity before being destroyed, the silver-and-black Spider-Armor became an instant fan favorite. It went on to be featured extensively in merchandise, animated series, and as an unlockable skin in video games like Marvel's Spider-Man.
• Nightwatch Origin: The issue also contains a backup story detailing the formal tragic origin story of Dr. Kevin Trench, the hero known as Nightwatch.