The Amazing Spider-Man #378 Marvel (1993)

Writers: David Michelinie

Artists: Mark Bagley, Randy Emberlin

Characters: Carnage, Cletus Kasady, Cloak, Demogoblin, Doppelganger, Eddie Brock, Mary Jane, Shriek, Spider-Man, Venom

Story Arc: “Spider-Man” Maximum Carnage

The issue begins with Eddie Brock walking through Laguardia Airport when he notices a newspaper headline proclaiming Carnage is in New York. We learn that Carnage is the reason Eddie has come back to New York. Eddie transforms into Venom and goes swinging out of the airport and vows to destroy Carnage.In a Manhattan church, Spider-Man is trying to console Cloak after Shriek caused Dagger to disappear. Cloak is full of rage and teleports away; leaving Spidey alone.In another part of the city, Carnage confronts Shriek about going after Spider-Man alone.Meanwhile, Spider-Man returns home still nursing his injured ribs. Mary Jane is angry with Peter because he had promised to give up being Spider-Man for a few weeks. Peter says he can’t now, or Carnage will keep killing.The scene switches back to the Carnage family; where the Doppelganger is attacking Carnage to protect Shriek. Carnage knocks him back and reminds the others that HE is leader. Together, they decide to slaughter some more…