The Amazing Spider-Man #401

In "The Mark of Kaine, Part Two of Five: Down in the Darkness," Peter Parker is on the run, grappling with the aftermath of a devastating event that has left Spider-Man reeling. With the city closing in and his own mind unraveling, the web-slinger must confront the shadows within—both literal and personal—while a mysterious figure from his past begins to emerge. Written by J. M. DeMatteis and brought to life by Mark Bagley’s dynamic art and Larry Mahlstedt’s sharp inks, this issue deepens the mystery with a tense, atmospheric tone that lingers long after the final page. The cover by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt captures the weight of isolation and dread in a single, striking image.