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Peter Parker, otherwise known as Spider-Man, dies in the latest issue of the long running comic series. It’s not too surprising either as both Marvel and DC have been killing off characters to only resurrect them in later reboots.
Peter Parker’s death in Amazing Spider-Man #700 has created a bit of controversy in the comic book world. Writer Dan Slott has even received death threats for the story line of the final issue. ABC reports that Slott has been crafting the adventures of the Amazing Spider-Man for the majority of the last 100 issues.
CNN news confirmed the death of Peter Parker in Wednesday’s Amazing Spider-Man 700th issue. “Marvel writer Dan Slott revealed that Parker will die, and the role of Spider-Man will be taken over by his archenemy, Doctor Octopus.