Astonishing Spider-Man #61
In "Back in Black Part 3 of 5," Spider-Man digs deep into the underworld, tracking down the sniper responsible for Aunt May’s attack, while facing the growing strain of her failing health. With Peter desperate and resources dwindling, he makes a bold choice to use his own blood in a desperate attempt to save her. As the Kingpin begins to close in, Spider-Man’s pursuit leads to a tense showdown at the prison—just as the villain’s escape plan unfolds. Written by J. Michael Straczynski and illustrated by Ron Garney, with inks by Bill Reinhold, colors by Matt Milla, and letters by VC's Cory Petit, this gripping chapter features a cover by Ron Garney.
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Now that he knows the Kingpin ordered the hit that brought down Aunt May, Spider-Man takes the goon who shot sniper Jake Martino down to the sewers and mercilessly pumps him for information. Returning to the hospital and finding that Aunt May is not getting any better, with their money running out, Peter gives Aunt May a transfusion of his own blood as this has helped her recover in the past. Knowing that Spider-Man is onto him, Kingpin pays off the prison guards to bring him his clothes and open the doors so he can escape. As he is walking out, Spider-Man arrives for a confrontation.
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