Best of Marvel #1994
"An Obituary for Octopus" presents a haunting reimagining of Dr. Octopus’s origin, told with emotional weight and precision. Written by Tom DeFalco and brought to life by Ron Lim’s dynamic art, with inks by Jim Sanders III, colors by John Kalisz, and lettering by Dave Sharpe, this story explores a pivotal moment when Doc Ock’s scientific ambition collides with a desperate attempt to save the life of his first love—using stolen AIDS-infected blood and radioactive isotopes. Cover by Ron Lim.
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The full origin of Dr. Octopus is told. Doc Ock steals AIDS-infected blood and radioactive isotopes to try and save the life of his first love.
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