—Scarlet SpiderWith great power must come great responsibility. That's one way to go. With great power also comes the ability to rain down Hell on those who prey on the weak, people who couldn't fight the monsters. To stop people like me. I think that's the way I'll go.
Appearing in "The Mark"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- The Hand
- The Mark (Mark Tomanaga) (First appearance; dies)
- The Arranger (First appearance)
- The Beast (Mentioned)
- Kingpin (Mentioned)
- Bruiser
- Unnamed Street Gangs
- The Lobo Cartel
- Carlos Lobo
- Esme Lobo (First full appearance)
- Unnamed members
Other Characters:
- Annabelle Adams
- Aracely
- Kingpin (Mentioned)
- Ben Parker (Mentioned)
- Clutch (Mentioned)
Locations:
- Houston
- Hermann Park (First appearance)
- Japanese Gardens
- Four Seasons Hotel
- Hermann Park (First appearance)
Items:
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "The Mark"
Wally asks Kaine to come to Herman Park to show him the body of a 14-year-old Asian. Wally and a colleague explain to Scarlet Spider that the girl was an illegal immigrant, a slave killed and left as a warning to others like her. Kaine then begins to investigate human trafficking in Houston and after a few days his investigations lead him to Mark Tomanaga who has him attacked by some ninja of the Hand. The clone manages to get the better of them, and then launches himself on Tomanaga, who is killed by a hitman sent by Kingpin who wants to manage the activities of the Hand in Houston. Meanwhile, two werewolves decide to go to Houston.
Solicit Synopsis
SCARLET SPIDER’S DARKEST HOUR BEGINS HERE!
• Kaine’s investigation brings him face to face with the Hand and Bruiser!
• What does Kingpin want with Houston?
• Chris Yost and Paulo Siqueira (The Amazing Spider-Man) will bring you the answers as a brand new year of Scarlet action awaits!Notes
- Clutch is mentioned, an enemy Kaine will face in the future.