The Amazing Spider-Man #539

In "Back in Black Part 1," Peter Parker is thrust into chaos when a sniper's bullet meant for him strikes Aunt May, leaving him torn between saving her and fleeing as a wanted man. With his identity exposed and the law closing in, Peter dons his black Spider-Man suit once more, plunging into a ruthless pursuit of the shooter while Mary Jane steps in to protect Aunt May’s secret. Written by J. Michael Straczynski and illustrated by Ron Garney, with inks by Bill Reinhold and colors by Matt Milla, this gripping issue marks the return of Spider-Man’s iconic black suit and sets a tone of raw urgency and emotional stakes. The cover by Ron Garney captures the moment’s intensity, a striking visual of Peter in shadowed silhouette against a cityscape.