Spider-Man: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility #4

Sep 2011 · Marvel · 3.99 USD

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In this pivotal 2011 issue titled "Spider-Man," Peter Parker faces a moral crossroads when Betty’s brother is threatened by a debt collector, forcing her to enlist Dr. Octopus in a prison break to save him. When Spider-Man intervenes, chaos erupts—Blackie Gaxton opens fire, and Bennett is fatally shot. The story, written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby with inks by Ditko and Kirby, captures the weight of responsibility with quiet intensity. The cover, penciled and inked by Steve Ditko, reflects the tension of the moment.

Contains 4 stories

Spider-Man

14 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Aunt May ParkerJ. Jonah JamesonJohn JamesonThe Burglar (cameo flashback)

Spider-Man vs. The Chameleon!

10 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Fantastic Four [Mr. FantasticHuman TorchInvisible GirlThing]Chameleon

Turning Point

21 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Doctor OctopusBetty BrantBennett BrantAunt May ParkerBlackie Gaxton

In "Turning Point," Betty faces a heart-wrenching choice when her brother’s gambling debts put his life in danger, forcing her to team up with Dr. Octopus to free Blackie Gaxton from prison. Spider-Man intervenes, but the clash ends in tragedy when Blackie shoots Bennett, leaving Betty devastated. Peter tries to offer comfort as the aftermath unfolds.

The Coming of the Scorpion!

20 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Scorpion [Mac Gargan]J. Jonah JamesonDr. Farley StillwellBetty BrantNed LeedsAunt May ParkerFlash ThompsonLiz Allan

In "The Coming of the Scorpion!", J. Jonah Jameson’s desperate bid to catch Spider-Man backfires when he funds Dr. Stillwell’s experiment to turn Mac Gargan into the Scorpion. The transformation unleashes a far more dangerous foe than anyone expected, pushing Gargan into a violent rampage that tests Spider-Man’s limits.