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Cover: Gil Kane & Frank Giacoia

Marvel Tales #126

Apr 1981 · Marvel · 0.50 USD

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In "Even If I Live... I Die!", Peter Parker faces his darkest hour when the Jackal captures Ned and reveals a twisted origin rooted in grief and obsession. Written by Gerry Conway and brought to life by Ross Andru’s dynamic art and Mike Esposito’s sharp inks, this 1981 classic pits Spider-Man against a clone of himself, forcing him to confront the cost of obsession. The haunting cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia captures the emotional weight of a story where loss, memory, and identity collide.

Contains 2 stories

Even If I Live... I Die!

18 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Ned LeedsGwen Stacy CloneJ. Jonah JamesonRobbie RobertsonBetty LeedsMary Jane WatsonThe Jackal [Professor Miles Warren] (villain)Spider-Man Clone (villain)Tarantula (villain)

In "Even If I Live... I Die!", Peter Parker faces a haunting dilemma when the Jackal traps him and Ned while revealing the tragic origins of his obsession with bringing Gwen Stacy back through cloning. As Spidey battles a twisted duplicate of himself, the clone of Gwen confronts Warren with painful truths, forcing a choice between vengeance and redemption. The story unfolds with emotional weight and suspense, exploring loss, identity, and the cost of clinging to the past.

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5 pp · Superhero

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Full credits

writer Gerry Conway

artist Ross Andru

inker Mike Esposito

letterer Annette Kawecki

cover pencils Gil Kane

cover inks Frank Giacoia

Reprints

↩ Reprints Thor #150 (1968), The Amazing Spider-Man #149 (1975)

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