The Amazing Spider-Man #597
In "American Son Part 3," Spider-Man’s secret identity hangs in the balance as he continues to pose as Mac Gargan within the Dark Avengers. With Norman Osborn unveiling his son Harry in a Captain America-inspired suit as the new American Son, Peter Parker must navigate escalating tension—especially when Daken begins to suspect the truth. The issue builds to a shocking confrontation that forces Harry to make a devastating choice, leaving Spider-Man exposed and the team on the edge of collapse. Written by Joe Kelly and illustrated by Marco Checchetto, with colors by Chris Chuckry and letters by VC's Joe Caramagna, the cover by Phil Jimenez and Andy Lanning captures the moment’s intensity.
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Spider-Man has secretly replaced Mac Gargan on the Dark Avengers. Norman reveals to his team that their newest member will be his son Harry dressed in Captain America-like armor and called American Son. Harry finds Lily in Avengers Tower and promises to cure her of the goblin serum. Daken sniffs out the fact that Peter is impersonating Mac's version of Spider-Man and attacks. Spidey wins the battle but is ratted out by Harry who tells his dad that the Spider-Man in front of him is the real deal. Hawkeye shoots Spider-Man in the legs and Norman pulls out a gun and shoots him in the face.
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