The release of The Amazing Spider-Man #60 marks the end of an era for Marvel’s flagship Spider-Man comic. This issue serves as the finale to writer Zeb Wells’ long run on the title, ending a saga that has included controversial plot twists like the breakup of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson and Spidey temporarily becoming the new Green Goblin. But where does this finale leave Peter and the gang? How does it set up the upcoming, ominously titled “The Eight Deaths of Spider-Man” storyline? Read on for a full breakdown of what happens in this issue, including where Peter and MJ currently stand and why Spider-man has suddenly gained the power of immortality.
But beware of full spoilers for The Amazing Spider-Man #60 ahead! Tombstone has served as one of the overarching villains of Wells’ Amazing Spider-Man run, so it’s only fitting that this saga culminates in one last showdown between Spidey and this powerful crime lord. Only this battle plays out in the courtroom rather than on the streets of New York. In issue #60, Peter is on the verge of finally seeing Lonnie Lincoln put behind bars for good.
He’s got hotshot lawyer She-Hulk on the case, and Tombstone’s own daughter Janice is serving as the star witness. But that case was thrown for a loop recently when Tombstone set out to kill Janice. Spidey managed to break through and show Tombstone the mistake he was about to make, but the result is that Janice has now fled the city and the witness stand.
Unfortunately.
