The Amazing Spider-Man #340
In "The Hero Subtracter," Spider-Man confronts a chilling dilemma when the enigmatic Dr. Turner reveals a machine capable of stripping him of his powers. Faced with the choice to protect Aunt May at any cost, Peter Parker makes a shocking decision that could change everything. Written by David Michelinie and illustrated by Erik Larsen, with inks by Randy Emberlin and Mike Machlan, and colors by Bob Sharen and Nel Yomtov, this pivotal issue sees Spider-Man's greatest strength tested in ways he never imagined—cover by Erik Larsen and Mike Machlan.
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Spider-Man has his powers analyzed by the mysterious Dr. Turner and finds that the good doctor has a machine that can take his powers away. Peter decides to lose his powers permanently for Aunt May's sake.
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