At an incredibly inconvenient moment for our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, one of his longest-standing adversaries has resurfaced. Throughout his illustrious career, Spider-Man has battled numerous legendary foes, but this latest antagonist is really testing the web-slinger’s mettle. In the latest issue of Amazing Spider-Man, a new adversary emerges named Hellgate. This enigmatic character already towers above others, rapidly ascending in Spider-Man’s rogues gallery. While some villains rise and fall, certain ones are well-known even if they don’t rank alongside Doctor Octopus or the Green Goblin. The recent victory Hellgate scored over Spider-Man has stirred up one of these familiar foes – and he arrived with reinforcements in tow.
Marvel unveiled a sneak peek for The Amazing Spider-Man #9, penned by Joe Kelly, Michael Dowling, Marte Gracia, and lettered by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This follows the heartbreaking defeat of Spider-Man at Hellgate’s hands. The previous issue, The Amazing Spider-Man #8, concluded with a foreboding cliffhanger, leaving fans in suspense about whether Spider-Man is still alive or not. A brief flashback to young Peter shopping with Aunt May precedes the current day scene, where the Shocker is carrying out a daring heist in broad daylight.
Surprisingly, Shocker summons his masked accomplices, indicating they’ve secured the bag and it’s time for a hasty retreat. However, before making a getaway, Shocker addresses the terrified civilians fleeing the streets. He claims the city no longer belongs to them, as the old traditions are obsolete. With a sense of triumph, Shocker announces his return, accompanied by the Aftershocks.
Forget the Sinister Six, Shocker Has His Aftershocks
Regarding teams aiming to defeat Spider-Man, the Sinister Six is the group most commonly associated with this goal. Unlike facing Spider-Man alone, the Sinister Six unites characters such as Mysterio, Sandman, Kraven the Hunter, Doctor Octopus, and others. In fact, the Sinister Six have appeared in the Marvel’s Spider-Man video game series on PlayStation. Shocker was historically not part of the Sinister Six, but now he doesn’t need to worry about that thanks to his allies, the Aftershocks.
In most instances, Spider-Man’s adversaries aren’t accompanied by a group of henchmen. The only instance that comes to mind is the Goblin Nation. However, the Aftershocks, their gang, are never showcased performing any actions because their rampage is halted by Peter Parker, not Spider-Man, before they could continue.
Surprised, Shocker queries if Peter has any words, given his tough demeanor, complete with a walking cane and a bandaged right foot. However, Peter refuses, and we learn through his thoughts that Hellgate’s ordeal has left his body foreign to him, the only sensation he experiences being intense pain. As he limps away, engrossed in J. Jonah Jameson’s podcast, it seems that with Spider-Man out of action, the city’s gangs have been growing bolder.
For several weeks, Spider-Man has been absent after battling Hellgate, while Peter Parker carries on with his daily routine at Rand Enterprises, seemingly unbothered. Inwardly, though, he’s preoccupied, thinking to himself, “All I can do is stay low and somehow manage to exist.” This, it seems, has become his new reality.
It’s been announced that significant alterations are on the horizon for The Amazing Spider-Man. A new development sees two Spider-Men emerge, one swinging through space and the other dealing with street-level crimes. The cosmic tales will be illustrated by Pepe Larraz, while John Romita Jr. takes charge of the artwork for Earth-bound stories.
Kelly expressed her preference for stories about the grounded Spider-Man from Manhattan, particularly when he’s out of his element. She wondered why it had to be one or the other, and suggested having both experiences instead. So, she introduced a “Tale of Two Spider-Men.”
Regardless of where the story takes place, Spider-Man is dealing with personal struggles following Hellgate’s brutal introduction, as he carries his inner turmoil wherever he goes. This narrative arc is filled with explosive action, new characters, and threats, but also a lot of emotional depth as Peter Parker and those closest to him try to rebuild their lives after a tragic incident.
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