Superior Spider-Man #2
In "The Peter Principle," Otto Octavius—wearing Peter Parker’s face and memories—grapples with the weight of a life not his own, trying to reconnect with Mary Jane through the echoes of Peter’s past. But as he dismisses her as just another memory to recall, Carlie’s growing unease hints that something’s deeply off beneath the surface. Written by Dan Slott and illustrated by Ryan Stegman, with colors by Edgar Delgado and letters by VC's Chris Eliopoulos, this issue’s cover by Ryan Stegman captures the unsettling duality at its heart.
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The remaining portion of Peter Parker is horrified but helpless as Octavius uses "Peter" to try and reconcile with Mary Jane. Deciding that she's not worth the trouble, Otto realizes that he can recall all the details of Peter and MJ's past relationship any time he wants. Meanwhile, Carlie is suspicious of "Peter's" uncharacteristic behavior.
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