The Amazing Spider-Man #548
In "Blood Ties," Spider-Man faces a harrowing moment as he fails to prevent Mr. Negative from eliminating most of the Karnelli crime family, leaving lingering consequences in his wake. Meanwhile, Dexter Bennett takes control of the Daily Bugle, and Jonah Jameson remains unaware that his wife has sold the paper. Written by Dan Slott and illustrated by Steve McNiven, with inks by Dexter Vines, colors by Dave Stewart, and letters by VC's Cory Petit, the issue's cover by Steve McNiven and Dexter Vines captures the tension with sharp, haunting detail.
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Spider-Man is unable to stop Mr. Negative from killing most of the Karnelli crime family. Dexter Bennett arrives to take over the Daily Bugle, while, in the hospital, Jonah Jameson doesn't yet know that his wife sold the newspaper.
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