Gwen stacy wasnt the first shocking comic book death, as lightning lad of the legion of superheroes died ten years earlier in 1963s. It transformed the comic book industry, bringing readers facetoface with the reality of grief and loss. An issue of peter parkerspiderman revisits the issue, and further confirms gwen died of a broken neck due to the use of the webbing. So, no, there really couldnt be another gwen stacy moment like there was. Gwen stacy was the first true love of peter parkers life. But that wasnt the only detail in the trailers that hinted at her death. Spiderwoman gwen stacy in comics powers, enemies, history. Good looking women king kong amazing spider daredevil comic strips how to look better spiderman comic books marvel. Much like her death in the comics the night gwen stacy died, its debatable as to what the actual cause of death was.
Gwen first met peter parker while they were undergraduates at empire state university. Within the marvel comics, gwen stacys death has enormous repercussions. So there are four possibilities for gwens death here. His father norman is livid about harrys condition, blames peter, gwen, and mary jane for harrys drug abuse, and throws them out. Jul 10, 2017 so, no, there really couldnt be another gwen stacy moment like there was. But that wasnt always the case, and there was a time when death, permanent and cold, was rare. Little would we know that the end of this story, where mary jane watson stays with peter to comfort him after gwens death, that this would end up being the start of something special.
The lasting impact of the night gwen stacy died comicsalliance. Gerry conway blasts gwen stacy, criticizes stan lee in new book on marvel. Created during the silver age of amazing spiderman, gwen is. This series will follow the story of a dramatically different version of gwen stacy from what most comic book readers are familiar with. A pivotal point in comic history the gwen stacy death. Marvel women marvel girls comics girls marvel dc comics gwen stacy comic book girl comic books art comic art mary jane watson. The death of peters first love interest came as a bit of a shock to readers, and to this day laid much of the groundwork for the peter they know and love.
The twoissue story, written by gerry conway, with pencil art by gil kane and inking by john romita sr. Distributed as an exclusive bonus comic in a foreign comic multipack. At many times a wonderful storytelling tool, and just as often an albatross that drags everything down. Gwen stacy and the challenges of comic book continuity gwen stacy and the challenges of comic book continuity. Wherever dead no more goes next, that retcon will remain, adding yet more tragedy to gwen stacy s life and death. New gwen stacy title brings marvels sweetheart back before. One of the biggest shocks in the comic book industry, the death of gwen stacy. For the comic book series starring the alternateuniverse superhero version, see spider gwen. Apr 21, 2014 comic book continuity is a tricky thing. The green goblin returns and spiderman loses the love of his life in one of the most famous and iconic comic stories of all time. Captain americairon man 2007 concurred that the proximate cause of death was the sudden stop during a highspeed fall. In it, spiderman reveals his identity to and marries gwen stacy, only to have the ceremony be interrupted by the police trying to arrest him due to j. In this particular scuffle though, they end up atop a clock tower where green goblin, although not directly, causes gwen stacy to fall off, plunging to her death.
Kidnapped by green goblin, she was thrown off the george washington bridge and spiderman was unable to save her. So, weve got what might be one of the most famous comic books in. New gwen stacy title brings marvels sweetheart back. This results in apocalypse executing peter parker during the cullings because he was a potential ally to gwen stacy. Browse marvels comprehensive list of gwen stacy comics. Spider gwen or ghostspider is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Spiderman and green goblin get in a fight that rages, as usual, over rooftops and through glass windows. Jonah jameson learning his secret identity thanks to the green goblin.
The night gwen stacy died was written by gerry conway in 1973, and would change. Scenes from the trailers mirrored images from the night gwen stacy died. Gwen stacy spiderman comic book essentials our last posts featured spidermans main squeeze mary jane, but it would be unfair to leave out his first love, gwen stacy. Spiderman admits gwen stacys death was for the best.
Some of the most important, iconic issues in the bronze age of comics are gwen stacy spiderman comics. How spiderman turned gwen stacy from victim to survivor. It was the first big shocking death in comics perhaps even ushering in the bronze age. Then, in 2014, spider gwen was introduced, and the entire gwen stacy narrative, once one of the most pivotal in comic book history, was turned on its head. Their romance was complicated by the death of her father, police. She was created by jason latour and robbi rodriguez. As you can see, the death of gwen stacy is a moment that will always define spiderman. This story is arguably the most memorable of them all. Gwens dad is hurt, in the hospital and implicated in corruption charges. I know that when i started buying spiderman comics way back,the death of the gwen stacy story was the comic book that i wanted to read more because of the way it defined the stories of spiderman. I know its not the same as having the real comic book feel in your hands, but its better. Marvel adds another tragic dimension to gwen stacys.
Actually the death of gwen stacy deals with more than the titular fatality and the end of the original green goblin in reprinting five classic comic books from volume 1 of the amazing spiderman. Gwendolyne gwen stacy was the daughter of nypd captain george stacy and helen stacy. The green goblin kills gwen stacy in the night gwen stacy died, a story that fans still talk about. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. A description of tropes appearing in night gwen stacy died. Comic kunst, comic art, gwen stacy comic, spiderman girl, spiderman pictures, ecchi, comics girls, comic book artists, marvel characters gwen stacy and mary jane watson by j. Initially, peters problems as spiderman made him ignore her advances, and in return, she felt insulted by his aloofness. Because of these significant first appearances, this book has always been considered a significant issue in the spiderman universe.
Aug 07, 2017 the green goblin returns and spiderman loses the love of his life in one of the most famous and iconic comic stories of all time. She died from a broken neck from the whiplash effect of spidermans webbing stopping her fall abruptly4. See more ideas about gwen stacy comic, gwen stacy, spiderman. Readers today may have become jaded by the overabundance of death in comic books, but if you want to read a story where death matters. The death of gwen stacy has always been regarded as one of the most important and influential moments in spiderman history. A nauck, toddmarvel comicsthe first of gwen stacys amazing adventures. Mary jane may be the better known romance for peter parker, but. Gwendolyne maxine stacy is a fictional character who appears in american comic books published by marvel comics. Or, at the very least, it is now so commonplace that it fails to retain any sort of emotional impact.
Spidermans career has often been shaped by tragedy, but rarely as much as in the story of the stacys. Mar 03, 20 gerry conway on the night gwen stacy died. Two of spidermans greatest enemies, doc ock and the green goblin, made comicbook history by killing the wallcrawlers policeofficer mentor, captain stacy, and his first true love, gwen events that affect the marvel universe to this day. There is one more reason it couldnt happen, but its going to wait for the next part of this discussion. How amazing spiderman 2 trailers spoiled gwens death. Wherever dead no more goes next, that retcon will remain, adding yet more tragedy to gwen stacys life and death. In an alternate universe, gwen stacy is bitten by a radioactive spider and becomes a super heroine. Gwen stacy comics gwen stacy comic book list marvel. Scott campbell with colors by nei ruffino 2012 comic art. Can there ever be another moment like gwen stacys death. The night gwen stacy died was written by gerry conway in 1973. This was the first time that i had experienced the death of a comic book character. For the alternateuniverse superhero version, see spiderwoman gwen stacy.
When norman hears that he is facing financial ruin, he suffers a breakdown, and suddenly remembers everything. Peter, his girlfriend gwen stacy, and acquaintance mary jane watson visit harry, who is in a sorry state. As a teenager, she attended standard high, a rival school to midtown high. For the christian metalcore band, see gwen stacy band. Heck, i never really liked gwen from what ive seen of her in the comics, but i really, really liked her in the movie.
But what is a high school student of the monthclass president candidatescience team captain supposed to do about that. Gwens death is thus a violent conclusion to an illfated romance with a much older man. Death had occurred in the lives of superheroes previously, after all where would batman, superman, or. Gwens death is one of the many deaths that keeps pushing peter to improve if characters like uncle ben or gwen came back it takes away that value of peter always trying to improve so yes it was a meaningful death for peter like other characters such george stacy, jean dewolffe etc. And this isnt a thing where i want to kick gwen to the curb so we can get to mj or anything like that. In this edition of comic book questions answered, we look into how gwen stacy died. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to read gwen stacy comic lists by marvel experts. Sep 16, 2002 now, in addition to uncle ben, there is gwen spiderman was much more responsible for gwen s death than that of captain stacy. Marvel adds another tragic dimension to gwen stacys infamous. Gwen s death is one of the many deaths that keeps pushing peter to improve if characters like uncle ben or gwen came back it takes away that value of peter always trying to improve so yes it was a meaningful death for peter like other characters such george stacy, jean dewolffe etc. Spiderman and the green goblin have been fighting in a clock tower, and gwen is hanging from one of spidermans webs.
The green goblin kidnaps gwen and throws her off the brooklyn bridge. Gwen s death is thus a violent conclusion to an illfated romance with a much older man. Death in comic books has essentially lost all meaning. Gwen intended to raise their children with peter parker but kept their birth a secret at first. Now, in addition to uncle ben, there is gwen spiderman was much more responsible for gwens death than that of captain stacy. The problem with the history of a comic book character is that it shouldnt be all inclusive, but many fans like to treat it as such. Thus when i got a comic book with those stories it was a important addition to my collection. Gwen stacy and the challenges of comic book continuity. She died when the green goblin hit her with his goblin glider3. Gwen stacy is the famous wallcrawler on earth65, an alternate universe, where she was bitten by the infamous radioactive arachnid and dubbed spiderwoman or spidergwen. Actually the death of gwen stacy deals with more than the titular fatality and the end of the original green goblin in reprinting five classic comic books from. Love interests have come before and since, but there can be no doubt, gwen was the first and the best. Gerry conway on the night gwen stacy died comic book movie. For ten years, spiderman had been one of marvels most popular characters.
Mar, 2020 gwen intended to raise their children with peter parker but kept their birth a secret at first. Okay, i know this is gonna sound horrible, but i really hope they do gwen stacys death in an upcoming spiderman film. Little would we know that the end of this story, where mary jane watson stays with peter to comfort him after gwen s death, that this would end up being the start of something special. Two of spidermans greatest enemies, doc ock and the green goblin, made comic book history by killing the wallcrawlers policeofficer mentor, captain stacy, and his first true love, gwen events that affect the marvel universe to this day.