Marvel Knights Spider-Man #1
"Down among the Dead Men Part One" kicks off with a visceral showdown as the Vulture drags a weakened Peter Parker from his hospital bed, revealing a personal stake in their conflict: the money Spider-Man took last issue was meant for his grandson’s medical treatment. With Black Cat stepping in to help subdue the villain, the aftermath leads to a tense handover to the Owl, who’s far from pleased with the Vulture’s misfortunes. Meanwhile, a hospital orderly’s photograph of a maskless, bandaged Spider-Man makes its way to the Daily Bugle, sending Jonah Jameson into a frenzy. Written by Mark Millar and brought to life by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson, with colors by Avalon’s Ian Hannin and letters by VC’s Cory Petit, the cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson captures the issue’s gritty, high-stakes tone.
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Vulture rips Peter from his hospital room and, during the ensuing fight, explains that the money Spider-Man lost him last issue was to pay for the treatment of his dying grandson. Black Cat intervenes and helps take Vulture down. The Vulture is then turned over to the Owl, who takes a very dim view of his being robbed blind by Electro and the Vulture. An orderly with a camera delivers a picture of a maskless but bandaged Spider-Man to the Daily Bugle offices, much to Jonah's delight.
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