The Child Within (1991)
reading order guide
Story by J. M. DeMatteis
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Classic
Why should you
read it
As the Green Goblin (Harry Osborn) spirals into madness and Vermin unleashes his murderous hunger on the streets of New York, Peter Parker is caught in a nightmare where the past and trauma threaten to consume everyone. The Child Within is a dark, psychological story that pits Spider-Man not only against two of his most disturbed foes but also against the childhood ghosts that still haunt them all.
The Child Within (1991) Reading Order Guide
Complete List of Issues with Unlimited Reading Links
| Comics | Unlimited links |
|---|---|
| The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #178-183 | Read on Marvel's Site |
Comments & Additional Info
This story comes from J.M. DeMatteis's run on Spectacular Spider-Man, which I consider a masterpiece. You can read the full run here.