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Certain Spider-Man comics will stand the test of time, never leaving the minds of fans and readers. Readers will always remember the cover of “Spider-Man: No More” or the first time Spider-Man donned the black suit or Venom‘s debut. Some forgotten, more obscure Spider-Man comics have impacted Marvel‘s mythology greatly. They don’t get quite the same level of attention or praise.
What about the Clone Saga before the Clone Saga? What about the Stacy family member who died before Gwen? What about the wedding that set the foundations for Peter Parker’s future romantic woes? These forgotten Spider-Man comics changed everything, impacting Spidey’s narrative and publication.
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10 Spider-Man’s Less Popular Clone Saga
“The Original Clone Saga” Amazing Spider-Man #139-150 by Gerry Conway, Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, Dave Hunt & Jan Brunner
There would be no Clone Saga without “The Original Clone Saga.” All the torment the Jackal caused Peter Parker, all the lies and deception, even Ben Reilly himself, all stemmed from “The Original Clone Saga.” In this original story arc, Peter met a clone of Gwen Stacy, disposed of the very first Spider-Man clone and battled the Jackal for the first time.
The Clone Saga of the 1990s hit all of these beats, though that comic arc was convoluted, complex and lengthy, enduring a lot of fan criticism. “The Original Clone Saga” laid the foundations for every clone story that followed, good or bad.
9 Spider-Man Vs. Uncle Ben’s Killer
“The Spider and The Burglar… A Sequel” Amazing Spider-Man #200 by Marv Wolfman, Stan Lee, Keith Pollard, Jim Mooney & Glynis Wein
Amazing Fantasy #15 is sacred in Spider-Man mythology, yet Stan Lee opted to revisit that era in Amazing Spider-Man #200, a centennial issue that many fans wish never existed. Therefore, it’s understandable why so many have forgotten it.
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Peter Parker again confronted the man who killed Uncle Ben. Instead of letting the police handle things, the ending is reminiscent of the events of Sam Raimi’s first Spider-Man film; the burglar dies. Though it wasn’t Spider-Man’s fault, it drastically alters the context surrounding Uncle Ben’s death and Spider-Man’s mission and legacy. Fans often compare the burglar’s reappearance to DC’s handling of Joe Chill, with mixed reactions from both fanbases.
8 A Melancholic Spider-Man Ending
“The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man” Amazing Spider-Man #248 by Roger Stern, Ron Frenz, Terry Austin & Christie Scheele
The Roger Stern/Ron Frenz era of Spider-Man had many gems, from their work on the Alien Costume Saga to Stern’s co-creation of Hobgoblin. “The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man” is not memorable because “Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut” is. Instead, “The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man” presented a very different type of uplifting and heartbreaking comic.
It proved that Spider-Man comics can be dour and sad. They don’t have to end happily or present a lesson to be learned. “The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man” simply presented a reality that not many superhero comics addressed at the time: Not everyone can be saved, but just being a hero is enough to impact someone’s life.
7 The First Spider-Verse Crossover
Spider-Man 2099 Meets Spider-Man by Peter David, Rick Leonardi, Al Williamson & Steve Buccellato
If the “Spider Wars” episodes of Spider-Man: The Animated Series were the first Spider-Verse event, then Spider-Man 2099 Meets Spider-Man should be classified as the first Spider-Verse comic event. Years before Peter Parker entered the Ultimate Universe and met Miles Morales in Spider-Men, he traveled to the future and met Spider-Man 2099.
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Yes, it’s the future, but Spider-Man 2099 has always occurred in a “possible future”––an alternate universe where that future came to pass. This one-shot comic changed Spider-Man comics. Peter Parker had been to space, and now he hopped timelines and universes, paving the way for the Spider-Verse he frequently visits now.
6 Peter Parker & Mary Jane Watson’s Wedding
“The Wedding” Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21 by Jim Shooter, David Michelinie, Paul Ryan, Vince Colletta & Bob Sharen
Spider-Man fans will never forget “One More Day” and “One Moment in Time.” Fans who believe Peter and MJ should be together may never forgive Marvel for their decision to magically separate the couple. While “One More Day” is indeed memorable––and infamous––the wedding issue itself, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21, laid the foundation that changed everything.
Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson had their own doubts about their relationship. At the time, Peter wore the black suit, and Mary Jane contemplated a life of loving Spider-Man and all the dangers that came with it. “The Wedding” presented an unsure start to what was undoubtedly a rocky marriage for years.
5 Spider-Man Villains Team Up Again!
“Revenge of the Sinister Six” Spider-Man #18-23 by Erik Larsen & Gregory Wright
The Sinister Six first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 but would not reappear for many years despite being a collection of Spider-Man’s greatest villains. Erik Larsen brought the team back in full force during the “Revenge of the Sinister Six” story arc.
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In addition to being one of the most beautiful Sinister Six books of all time, “Revenge of the Sinister Six” skyrocketed the team’s popularity and changed how frequently they would later appear in Spider-Man comics. Since then, the Sinister Six have appeared nearly every year.
4 Major Character Deaths In Spider-Man Comics
“The Death of Captain Stacy” Amazing Spider-Man #87-92 by Stan Lee, John Romita Sr. & Jim Mooney
Gwen Stacy’s death shocked the Spider-Man community. How could a main character in Spider-Man comics die like that, so suddenly and without resurrection? Gwen Stacy was a notable comic death, but she wasn’t the first major character who died and never returned.
Gwen’s father, Captain George Stacy, died about two dozen issues earlier when he saved a child’s life during one of Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus’s brawls. George Stacy had been a very kind mentor to Peter after he began dating Gwen, and he admired Peter after discovering he was Spider-Man. George Stacy’s death––before Gwen’s––proved that no character was safe.
3 The Untold Tales Of Norman Osborn
Spider-Man: Revenge of the Green Goblin by Roger Stern, Ron Frenz, Pat Olliffe, George Roderick Jr. & Matt Hicks
Norman Osborn is officially back! The longtime Spider-Man villain had apparently been dead since the night he killed Gwen Stacy back in Amazing Spider-Man #121. Revenge of the Green Goblin caught readers up on what Norman Osborn had been up to all this time. The Green Goblin had been extremely busy plotting most of the Clone Saga and ruining both Peter and Ben Reilly’s lives.
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Spider-Man: Revenge of the Green Goblin is a fairly obscure miniseries from many years ago, so it’s understandable why it doesn’t come up in conversation. However, it adds much to Norman’s backstory, strengthening his motivations and placing him in the spotlight where he would remain for many years, battling Spider-Man, the Avengers and most of the Marvel Universe.
2 The True Identity Of The Hobgoblin
Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives by Roger Stern, Ron Frenz, George Pérez & Christie Scheele
The Hobgoblin was one of the most intriguing Spider-Man villains when he first debuted. Besides the odd story arc, Hobgoblin doesn’t receive much love in modern Spider-Man comics. However, his debut era centered around a long-running mystery as to who was behind the mask.
Due to some publication disagreements, Hobgoblin’s identity changed many times, both behind the scenes and from panel to panel. Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives set the record straight, incorporating editorial differences into the narrative, and allowed creators to retcon certain events to fit their new narratives, changing how Spider-Man comics could be structured and subsequently manipulated.
1 The Spider-Man Story Everyone Tried To Forget
“Sins Past” Amazing Spider-Man #509-514 by J. Michael Straczynski, Mike Deodato Jr., Joe Pimentel & Matt Milla
Spider-Man readers don’t talk about “Sins Past.” It’s an unwritten rule within the Spider-Man fan community… and Nick Spencer broke it. Thankfully, Spencer broke it by completely retconning it, so it evens out. During Spencer’s run on Amazing Spider-Man, the Kindred storyline was built on the foundations of “Sins Past.”
The Spider-Man story that most readers tried to forget suddenly reared its ugly head, propelling a narrative that lasted nearly 70 issues. “Sins Past” was easily forgettable, but Spencer’s use of the narrative subsequently changed many things in Spider-Man’s world. He added new layers to the Norman/Gwen affair, the fate of the Stacy twins, and Mephisto’s involvement in Spider-Man’s life.
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