Superior Spider-Man #4
In "The Aggressive Approach," Otto Octavius—now inhabiting Peter Parker’s body as the Superior Spider-Man—takes an unexpected turn by re-enrolling in college to finish the doctorate Peter never completed. Meanwhile, the escaped Massacre, now a relentless killer, strikes again at Ravencroft, leaving a trail of violence that pushes Spider-Man to the edge of his moral code. Written by Dan Slott and illustrated by Giuseppe Camuncoli with inks by John Dell, this 2013 issue blends academic ambition with escalating dread, all under a cover by Camuncoli and Dell.
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When Otto realizes that Peter never finished his doctorate, he re-enrolls in college to complete the process. Meanwhile, Massacre murders Dr. Kafka and escapes from Ravencroft, later casually killing several more people. Spider-Man vows to track him down and execute him.
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