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Spider-Man Family#8
Cover: David Williams

Spider-Man Family #8

Jun 2008 · Marvel · 4.99 USD; 5.05 CAD
📊 ~7,888 copies sold its debut month
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In "With Friends Like These," Peter Parker struggles to move past the guilt of Captain Stacy’s death, only to find that his friends—especially Gwendy, still reeling from her father’s loss—have grown distant. As Peter finally tries to reach out, he’s met with quiet resentment, and even more troubling, Dr. Octopus is preparing to return. Written and illustrated by Lee Weeks, with colors by Steve Buccellato and letters by Sharpefont and Paul Tutrone, this emotional chapter features a cover by David Williams.

Contains 5 stories
Untitled Superhero story
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-ManIron Man (guest)Arsenal (villain)

In "null," two kids accidentally awaken the Arsenal robot while hacking into Stark Tech to play a game, unleashing chaos that Spider-Man and Iron Man must quickly contain. The stakes rise as the kids’ innocent fun threatens to spiral out of control—can the heroes stop the machine before it’s too late?

With Friends Like These
10 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man (feature)Iceman (guest)The Thing (guest)Gwen Stacy (guest)
Lethal Protector Part 2: War and Pieces
23 pp · Superhero
VenomSpider-Man (guest)Carl Brock (guest, Venom's Father)The Jury (villains)Diggers (villains)

In "Lethal Protector Part 2: War and Pieces," Venom finds himself cast out by the very community he tried to protect, his loyalty met with suspicion. As the Jury targets him for vengeance over the death of their leader’s son, Spider-Man seeks answers from Eddie Brock’s estranged father, uncovering truths that complicate the line between protector and predator.

Death and Destiny, Part Two: The Camera Doesn't Lie
21 pp · Superhero
Spider-ManAunt MayMary Jane WatsonFlash ThompsonGwen StacyHarry OsbornMiles WarrenJ. Jonah JamesonRobbie RobertsonDr. Octopus (villain)Captain George Stacy (cameo)

In "Death and Destiny, Part Two: The Camera Doesn't Lie," Peter struggles under the weight of his guilt following Captain Stacy’s death, only to find that time hasn’t healed the rift between him and Gwendy—her silence cuts deeper than any web-swing. As months pass and the shadows of the past grow heavier, Dr. Octopus readies his return, and Peter must confront not just his failures, but the people he’s let down.

The Gravity of the Situation
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man J (feature)Detective Flynn (guest)Steel Scarab (villain)Lord Beastius (villain)General Wasperus (villain)

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Full credits

writer, artist Lee Weeks
letterer Sharpefont
letterer Paul Tutrone
cover pencils, inks David Williams

Reprints

↩ Reprints Venom: Lethal Protector #2 (1993), Spider-Man: Death and Destiny #2 (2000)

Reprinted in Im Netz von Spider-Man #17 (2009), Spider-Man J: Japanese Daze #[nn] (2009), X-Men: First Class - Class Portraits #[nn] (2011), Spider-Man Kids #2/2014 (2014)

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