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Cover: Barry Kitson

Amazing Spider-Man Family #4

Apr 2009 · Marvel · 4.99 USD
📊 ~7,287 copies sold its debut month
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In "A Matter of Trust," Spider-Man takes a personal stand when he tracks down the drug dealer responsible for supplying the pills that hospitalized Harry Osborn. With the Green Goblin looming and the stakes higher than ever, Spidey faces off against Norman Osborn in a brutal clash that forces him to confront the full weight of the tragedy unfolding. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life by Gil Kane’s dynamic art, with inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro, and lettered by Artie Simek, this gripping issue features a cover by Barry Kitson.

Contains 7 stories
A Matter of Trust
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [also appears as Peter Parker]Harry OsbornAunt May ParkerBetty BrantGwen Stacy (flashback)Flash Thompson (flashback)
Career Paths
10 pp · Superhero
Peter ParkerMary Jane Watson-ParkerAngelo CantanoDetective Vinnie DrascoCarlie Cooper
Canine Commotion
8 pp · Humor, Superhero
Edna Blackquill
The Secret Origin of Swiney-Girl!
10 pp · Humor, Superhero
May Porker [Swiney-Girl]Peter Porker [Spider-Ham]Mary Crane Watsow-PorkerGreen Gobler [Normie Osbird]Weed Wiskers [Mr. Furtastic] (flashback)
Untitled Superhero story
3 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [also appears as Peter Parker]Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]Harry OsbornMary Jane Watson

In "null," Peter returns from England only to find himself working for Norman Osborn—just as something inside Norman snaps, reigniting the Green Goblin’s madness and turning his sights on Spider-Man.

In the Grip of the Goblin!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [also appears as Peter Parker]Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]Harry OsbornMary Jane WatsonGwen Stacy (cameo flashback)
The Goblin's Last Gasp!
19 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [also appears as Peter Parker]Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]Harry OsbornGwen StacyJ. Jonah JamesonRobbie Robertson

In "The Goblin's Last Gasp!", Spider-Man tracks down the drug dealer responsible for supplying the pills that hospitalized Harry Osborn, leading to a brutal showdown with the Goblin. As the fight escalates, Spidey forces a chilling confrontation between the Goblin and the man who betrayed his son.

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Cast · 3 characters

Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist Gil Kane
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks Barry Kitson

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Amazing Spider-Man #96 (1971), The Amazing Spider-Man #97 (1971), The Amazing Spider-Man #98 (1971)

Reprinted in Spider-Man: The Short Halloween #[nn] (2009)

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