Spectacular Spider-Man #6

In "Countdown Part 1," Peter Parker returns home to find his neighbors turned his apartment into a makeshift recovery zone for Flash Thompson, who remains comatose—now animated by a bizarre video game ritual. Mary Jane drops by, adding to the tension, as a newly enhanced and menacing Doc Ock emerges, demanding Spider-Man unmask or face dire consequences. Written by Paul Jenkins and brought to life by Humberto Ramos with inks by Wayne Faucher, this 2004 issue blends domestic chaos with high-stakes confrontation, all under a cover by Ramos and Faucher.