The Spider-Verse Chronicle

IST 4310

The 1960s

Stan Lee ~ Steve Ditko ~ John Romita

Summary

After Norman Osborn regains his memory and becomes the Green Goblin again, he kidnaps Gwen Stacy to lure Spider-Man. He throws Gwen from the top of the George Washington (or Brooklyn) Bridge. Spider-Man shoots a web-line to save her, but the sudden stop results in a "snap" at her neck, killing her instantly. A devastated and enraged Spider-Man seeks vengeance.

Key Characters

Event: The Night Gwen Stacy Died. Also includes the first appearance of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) since his amnesia.

BELOW IS DUPLICATE

The 1960s

The 1960s marked the birth of Spider-Man. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, Peter Parker first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962). This era defined the core mythos: the spider bite, the tragic death of Uncle Ben, and the lesson that with great power comes great responsibility.

Key Characters:

Key Characters: Spider-Man (Peter Parker), Uncle Ben, Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, Green Goblin, and Doctor Octopus.