Carrion, My Wayward Son! (1978)
reading order guide
Story by Bill Mantlo
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Why should you
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A grotesque new villain rises from the ashes of Peter Parker’s past — Carrion, who claims to be the embodiment of Professor Miles Warren’s hate. With horrifying powers and a vendetta, Carrion forces Spider-Man to face one of his darkest chapters. A creepy, psychological arc filled with twisted revelations.
Carrion, My Wayward Son! (1978) Reading Order Guide
Complete List of Issues with Unlimited Reading Links
| Comics | Unlimited links |
|---|---|
| The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #25-31 | Read on Marvel's Site |
Comments & Additional Info
First, I want to point out that this story was published in The Spectacular Spider-Man, not in The Amazing Spider-Man (Spider-Man’s main title), so the style might feel a bit different. Spectacular Spider-Man was the second Spider-Man series, launched in the 1970s to tell side stories about the character—mainly because Stan Lee wanted Gerry Conway, a great writer known for his somewhat controversial stories in The Amazing Spider-Man, to take the lead on this new title.
Unfortunately, Conway didn’t stay on the book for long, and after he left, the series started shifting in direction, with various writers contributing stories that, honestly, weren’t always particularly memorable.
All of that changed when Bill Mantlo came on board and introduced the terrifying villain Carrion. While the story is old—written back in the ’70s—and the style might not appeal to everyone, I personally think it’s well worth the read.
Unfortunately, Conway didn’t stay on the book for long, and after he left, the series started shifting in direction, with various writers contributing stories that, honestly, weren’t always particularly memorable.
All of that changed when Bill Mantlo came on board and introduced the terrifying villain Carrion. While the story is old—written back in the ’70s—and the style might not appeal to everyone, I personally think it’s well worth the read.