Plot
Green Goblin in "Cycles and Circles" Plot by J.M. DeMatteis and Tom Lyle. Script by Ann Nocenti and D. Blaise. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jerry Bingham (finishes). Cover by Joe Madureira. After breaking up an armed robbery, the Amazing Spider-Man finds himself next to the one of Osborn Industries' run-down buildings. Since Harry Osborn's death in Spectacular Spider-Man 200, the once great company and facility have fallen into disrepair. Against his better judgment, the web-slinger enters the building to have a look around. And sure enough he discovers another secret lair of the Green Goblin! His former friend has left behind a video recording that reveals new details about the childhood years of both himself and his father Norman Osborn. However, his former friend has also left behind an incendiary device…that blows up the building and sets an adjacent apartment building on fire! Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man swings into action to rescue the tenants! But to finish his mission, the spectacular one must get the voices of the goblin out of his head! Voices from beyond the grave! Second story: "Back to Basics" Script by Matt Idelson. Pencils by Yancy Labat. Inks by Bill Anderson. After the events of Spectacular Spider-Man 210, the Foreigner tries to regain control of his 1400 club for assassins! But Justin Hammer won't give it back without a fight! Flashback cameo by Spider-Man. Third story: "Shadows that Lead Home" Script by James Felder. Pencils by David Chlystek. Inks by Mark Nelson. The Shroud decides that it's time to embrace his family heritage and move his operations back to Manhattan. Cameo appearances by Cat and Mouse