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Spider-Man Annual#[1984]
Cover: Paul Neary

Spider-Man Annual #[1984]

Jan 1983 · Marvel UK
“The Night Gwen Stacy Died”

Spider-Man Annual #1 (1983) delivers one of the most pivotal moments in Marvel history, with Gerry Conway’s gripping story and Gil Kane’s powerful interior art capturing the emotional weight of a turning point in Peter Parker’s life. When Norman Osborn, fractured by grief and guilt, reclaims his identity as the Green Goblin, his rage targets Gwen Stacy in a harrowing escalation on the Brooklyn Bridge. The cover by Paul Neary perfectly encapsulates the tragedy’s looming dread, making this a must-read for any fan of classic Spider-Man storytelling.

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writer Gerry Conway · artist Gil Kane · inker John Romita · inker Tony Mortellaro · colorist David Hunt · letterer Artie Simek · cover Paul Neary

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artist Gil Kane
colorist David Hunt
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks Paul Neary

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Harry is raving and bedridden after once again taking LSD and when his father finds his son's friends gathering around in support, he throws them out. Cracking under the pressure of his damaged son and failing business, Norman regains his memory of being the Green Goblin and the secret identity of his deadliest foe. Trying to get to Spider-Man where it hurts, the Goblin captures Gwen and brings her to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. During the fight, Gwen falls from the bridge and when Spider-Man tries to catch her with a web line, her neck snaps.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).