Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld #4
In "Even Heroes Can Die!", Spider-Man faces his greatest trial yet as the enigmatic architects of Battleworld manipulate heroes and villains alike into turning against him, believing his destruction is the only way to save the universe. With his allies gone and his strength fading, Spider-Man makes a heart-wrenching choice that could end the experiment—but at what cost? Written by Tom DeFalco and brought to life by Pat Olliffe’s dynamic art and John Kalisz’s vivid colors, this pivotal issue pushes the web-slinger to his absolute limit. The cover, by Giuseppe Camuncoli, captures the moment’s devastating weight.
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The mysterious beings behind the events of this series convince the other heroes and villains that Spider-Man must be destroyed to protect the universe and everyone turns on him. Nearly defeated, Spider-Man agrees to sacrifice himself if it means that Earth will be safe, and the experiment is terminated.
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