Dum, dum, dum. Honey what have you done? In this issue, somebody’s got a gun. Well, besides Kraven, he’s got a couple. The pot is boiling over as we now race to the conclusion of “The Death of Spider-Man.” Dr. Octopus has been murdered by the Green Goblin and Iceman and the Human Torch have been knocked out of the fight. Now, Spidey must face four of his toughest adversaries all on his own while fighting to stay conscious. Will this mysterious gunman (spoiler, it’s not someone named Janie) be Spider-Man’s savior, or another hurdle for Peter to spider-leap over? Read on to find out.
Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man #159
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Penciler: Mark Bagley
Inker: Andy Lanning
Colorist: Justin Ponsor
Letterer: VC’s Cory Petit
Cover Art: Mark Bagley, Andy Lanning & Justin Ponsor
Plot: Electro, Sandman and Kraven surround a wounded and unmasked Peter Parker in his home neighborhood of Queens, New York. Peter lies and tells his foes that the Ultimates are coming to arrest the escapees, but Electro calls his bluff, stating that Spider-Man is just injured and desperate. (more…)
