What If? Spider-Man Back in Black #1

Name: What If? Spider-Man Back in Black #1
Brand: Marvel

Feb 2009 · Marvel · 2.99 USD

“What If...Mary Jane Had Been Shot Instead of Aunt May?”

In *What If? Spider-Man Back in Black #1*, a devastating twist alters Spider-Man’s path when Kingpin’s sniper fatally shoots Mary Jane instead of Aunt May. Written by Steven Grant and illustrated by Gus Vazquez, this alternate take sees a shattered Peter Parker driven to vengeance, confronting the Kingpin through a brutal clash with Iron Man—only to face the ultimate cost of his actions. The cover by Ron Garney captures the moment’s raw intensity.

Was this helpful and accurate?

writer Steven Grant · artist, inker Gus Vazquez · colorist Frank Martin · letterer Virtual Calligraphy · letterer Cory Petit · cover Ron Garney

Buy it now demo

eBayShop ▸

MyComicShopShop ▸

Amazon (reprints)Shop ▸

Sell my copy

Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.

We Buy Collections ▸

Fast, fair offers · we handle grading & shipping

Full credits

writer Steven Grant

artist, inker Gus Vazquez

colorist Frank Martin

letterer Virtual Calligraphy

letterer Cory Petit

cover pencils, inks Ron Garney

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers

Kingpin's sniper is gunning for Spidey but ends up shooting Mary Jane instead. With his wife dead, Spidey goes after the Kingpin but has to make his way through Iron Man to get to the villain. Spidey kills Kingpin and allows himself to be arrested to face the consequences.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).