A death in the family... (1995)
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Story by J. M. DeMatteis
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After months of uncertainty, Peter shares a tender reunion with Aunt May, who has finally awakened from her coma. But peace is short-lived, as shocking events pull Peter into legal trouble and hint at darker forces moving in the shadows. It's a deeply emotional turning point that marks the end of an era in Spider-Man’s life.
A death in the family... (1995) Reading Order Guide
Complete List of Issues with Unlimited Reading Links
| Comics | Unlimited links |
|---|---|
| The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #400 | Read on Marvel's Site |
Comments & Additional Info
This story takes place right in the middle of the Clone Saga... Ugh... I guess I'll have to explain what the Clone Saga is again. Well, here it goes:
"The Clone Saga was a Spider-Man comic era that lasted around 10 years, during which Peter Parker fell into depression and became darker after Aunt May fell into a coma. His role as Spider-Man was even temporarily taken over by Ben Reilly, a clone of Peter created by the villain known as the Jackal."
Yeah. So, you can see that this story is part of a sequence of events that makes it even more confusing than it needs to be. But whatever. This story brings Peter and Aunt May together again, and it also features a major revelation... But I don't think it's up to me to explain what happens.
"The Clone Saga was a Spider-Man comic era that lasted around 10 years, during which Peter Parker fell into depression and became darker after Aunt May fell into a coma. His role as Spider-Man was even temporarily taken over by Ben Reilly, a clone of Peter created by the villain known as the Jackal."
Yeah. So, you can see that this story is part of a sequence of events that makes it even more confusing than it needs to be. But whatever. This story brings Peter and Aunt May together again, and it also features a major revelation... But I don't think it's up to me to explain what happens.