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"Eight Deaths of Spider-Man"
PublisherMarvel Comics
Publication dateNovember 2024 – March 2025
Main character(s)
Creative team
Writer(s)Joe Kelly
Christos Gage
Derek Landy
Justina Ireland
Artist(s)Ed McGuinness
Gleb Melnikov
Penciller(s)Cafu
Andrea Broccardo
Mark Buckingham
Letterer(s)Joe Caramagna
Colorist(s)Alex Sinclair
Marcio Menyz
Editor(s)Nick Lowe

"Eight Deaths of Spider-Man" is a 2024 storyline published by Marvel Comics. It was created by Joe Kelly after the conclusion of Zeb Wells' run on The Amazing Spider-Man. The story involves Doctor Doom asking Spider-Man to defeat Cyttorak's Scions, giving him mystical armor that will resurrect him up to eight times. The story received mixed reviews from critics due to lack of focus on Spider-Man, pacing, the writing, inconsistent art, and overemphasis on the X-Men.

Publication history

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In San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Marvel announced the next big Spider-Man story where Doctor Doom tasks Spider-Man to defeat an evil god and his Scions.[1] In November, it is also revealed that the X-Men will help Spider-Man deal with the magical enemy.[2]

Plot summary

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After dealing with a couple of robbers, Doctor Doom meets up with Spider-Man to task him as his new champion to deal with magical enemies. Spider-Man refuses as he resents Doctor Doom for becoming the new Sorcerer Supreme. After leaving an awkward situation with Aunt May, Shay, and Randy Robertson, Spider-Man encounters a demon named Cyntros but is overwhelmed. Doctor Doom arrives and Spider-Man immediately accepts his offer, where Doctor Doom gives Spider-Man mystical armor that will revive him up to eight time to battle Cyttorak. Spider-Man fights Cyttorak again, but is defeated by Spaghettification. Spider-Man is revived and meets the astral projection of Doctor Strange who explains that Spider-Man needs to die 7 more times and fight the rest of Cyttorak's Scions or else the world will end.[3]

With the help of Black Cat, Spider-Man and Strange break into the Sanctum's Santorium to get a book that details Cyttorak's history. Elsewhere, Cyttorak's Scions plot to defeat Spider-Man; Norman Osborn meets up with Peter to tell him that he is shutting down Oscorp for good. Peter gets an alert, and defeats with Cyperion (one of the Scions). While on a date with Shay and Randy, Peter sees a demonic child.[4] The demonic child (actually a Scion named Cyrios) takes Peter to the past where Uncle Ben was teaching him how to ride a bike, and tells him that she will visit all the painful moments in his life. Spider-Man knocks her out, and meets with Black Cat to discuss what has been happening recently. In Alaska, Magik, Juggernaut, and Kid Omega are playing video games when Juggernaut senses something is wrong.[5][6] Peter Parker asks Strange on how to stop dying, but Strange declines to answer. Spider-Man defeats one of the Scions (Callix) and the other Scion (Cyra) meets up with him to give him an orb that will prevent him from dying. [7]

Critical reception

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The storyline received mixed reviews, with critics criticizing the lack of consistent writers, lack of emphasis on Spider-Man and the villains, and the overemphasis on X-Men. David Brooke from AIPT wrote "Amazing Spider-Man #65.DEATHS offers a thoughtful and emotionally resonant exploration of death and perseverance. However, Spider-Man's passive role and the absence of action may leave some readers wanting more. This issue is worth reading for its introspective take, but it might not fully satisfy those expecting a traditional Spider-Man adventure."[8]

According to ComicbookRoundup, The Amazing Spider-Man #61 received an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 based on 10 reviews.[9] Issue 62 received an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 8 reviews.[10] Issue 63 received an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 8 reviews.[11] Issue 64 received an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 based on 6 reviews.[12] Issue 65 received an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 based on 7 reviews.[13] Issue 65.Deaths received an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 4 reviews.[14] Issue 67 received an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 8 reviews.

Collected editions

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Title Material Collected Published Date ISBSN
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #61-70 July 22, 2025 1302961969

References

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  1. ^ "SDCC 2024: '8 Deaths of Spider-Man' Saga Debuts a Doom-Inspired Suit". Marvel.com. July 26, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  2. ^ "The X-Men Join Spidey's Fight Against Cyttorak in Upcoming Chapters of '8 Deaths of Spider-Man'". Marvel.com. November 21, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  3. ^ Cronin, Brian (November 16, 2024). "Amazing Spider-Man #61 Review: Spidey Is Completely Out of His Element in a Deadly New Adventure". CBR. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  4. ^ Terror, Jude (November 24, 2024). "Amazing Spider-Man #62 Preview: Spider-Man's Death Wish Continues". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  5. ^ Terror, Jude (December 8, 2024). "Amazing Spider-Man #63 Preview: Spidey's Death Tour Gets Cyrios". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  6. ^ Myrick, Joe Anthony (December 13, 2024). "It's Happening: Marvel Is Tweaking Spider-Man's Origin Once Again But With a Big Uncle Ben Twist". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  7. ^ Davis, Tyler (December 27, 2024). "The Amazing Spider-Man #64 - King of Pain". Comic Watch. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  8. ^ Brooke, David (January 15, 2025). "'Amazing Spider-Man' #65.DEATHS offers a thoughtful look on death". AIPT Comics. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  9. ^ "Amazing Spider-Man #61 Reviews". Comic Book Roundup. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  10. ^ "Amazing Spider-Man #62 Reviews". Comic Book Roundup. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  11. ^ "Amazing Spider-Man #63 Reviews". Comic Book Roundup. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  12. ^ "Amazing Spider-Man #64 Reviews". Comic Book Roundup. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  13. ^ "Amazing Spider-Man #65 Reviews". Comic Book Roundup. Archived from the original on January 25, 2025. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  14. ^ "AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #65.DEATHS". Comic Book Roundup. April 17, 2025.
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