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Cover: Ron Lim & Jim Sanders III

Spider-Man Unlimited #3

Nov 1993 · Marvel · 3.95 USD; 4.95 CAD; 2.95 GBP
“An Obituary for Octopus”

In "An Obituary for Octopus," Tom DeFalco and Ron Lim deliver a gripping reimagining of Dr. Octopus’s origin, diving deep into the tragic moment that forged one of Spider-Man’s most enduring foes. With Ron Lim’s dynamic art and Jim Sanders III’s sharp inks, the story unfolds as Otto Octavius risks everything—stealing AIDS-infected blood and radioactive isotopes—to save the life of his first love, setting in motion a transformation that will define his legacy.

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writer Tom DeFalco · artist Ron Lim · inker Jim Sanders III · colorist John Kalisz · letterer Dave Sharpe · cover Ron Lim, Jim Sanders III

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Full credits

artist Ron Lim
colorist John Kalisz
letterer Dave Sharpe
cover pencils Ron Lim
cover inks Jim Sanders III

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The full origin of Dr. Octopus is told. Doc Ock steals AIDS-infected blood and radioactive isotopes to try and save the life of his first love.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).