Spider-Man Unlimited #3
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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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.
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