Spiderman: Rise of Radian Issue 5

Spiderman comes in to a final showdown with Radian.

Synopsis
Radian has named Herman "The Glob", and added him to the Fallout, and says the group are going to try and lure Spiderman out. When questioned by the gang, Radian incinerates one of them, setting Herman on fire, and Radian puts him out.

Tom and Jacob spar, and Jacob appears to be getting the upper hand. Tom says that he could definitely attack the O'Donnells now, but Jacob thinks it's too soon. Tom says that it would impress his dad and the pair get ready to go.

Spiderman follows the trail of The Fallout and comes face to face with Radian. However Radian ignites Herman, sending him at Spiderman. The Glob is in massive pain, and burns Spiderman, who escapes the building pursued by the two other super-powered individuals. Spiderman breaks open a fire-hydrant, putting Herman out. Radian, then tries to attack him, but Herman wraps him up, before the pair are captured by Spiderman, who manages to sneak a number of photos of the fight and the detained villains.

Jacob and Tom take out two O'Donnell gang members, stripping them in the street humiliated. However more arrive and Jacob helps Tom to a fire-escape, but Tom doesn't help Jacob before he is grabbed by members of the gang. Tom doesn't risk capture and instead flees home.

Peter has given then pictures to the Daily Bugle, but discovers that the story has been turned on Spiderman again, with him being portrayed as abusing Herman as much as Radian did.

Characters
Characters in order of appearance

Christian Cord - Radian - Supervillain and leader of The Fallout

Robert Herman - The Glob - New member of the Fallout and a "freak".

Thomas "Tom" Ludlow, Jr. - Son of Thomas Ludlow, and a member of Zodiac

Jacob Fury - a teen in training with Zodiac

Peter Parker - Spiderman - High School Student and hero.

Locations and Equipment
Queens - a district in New York City, home to the Parkers, The Ludlows and The Bunker.

The Bunker - The base of The Fallout