"Second Rate Choices" Script by Tom Lyle. Art by Ron Lim (breakdowns pages 1-11), Phil Gosier (pencils pages 12-24), and Tom Palmer (finishes & inks). Cover by Ron Lim and Al Milgrom. Ben Reilly (aka the Spider-Clone) has returned to New York City after 5 years away! And now he has to start a new life in the Big Apple! Cameo appearance by Aunt May and Peter Parker. (Note: This story takes place after Web of Spider-Man 118.) Second story: "A Conflict of Interests!" Script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich. Pencils by Bob McLeod. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cardiac targets another corrupt corporate executive for vigilante justice! However before he can complete his mission, the web-slinger intervenes! The dishonest CEO survives Cardiac's assault, but suffers a heart attack once it's over! The executive is rushed to the hospital where his operating room doctor is...Dr. Elias Wirtham (aka Cardiac)! Will the good doctor save his patient? Or will Cardiac finish the job? Third story: "To Protect and Serve" Script by Steve Vrattos. Pencils by Phil Gosier. Inks by Keith Williams. Mary Jane watches and worries as her husband battles Boomerang on live TV. (Note: This issue is printed on glossy paper.) 64 pages. Cover price $3.95.