Marvel's Amazing Spider-Man #1000 Explores Harry Osborn's Death
The milestone issue includes 'Requiem for a Goblin,' a new story by J.M. DeMatteis and Humberto Ramos that serves as an epilogue to The Spectacular Spider-Man #200.
Marvel Comics has released The Amazing Spider-Man #1000, a milestone issue that includes a special guest anniversary story titled 'Requiem for a Goblin,' according to Screen Rant. The story is written by J.M. DeMatteis with art by Humberto Ramos, inks by Victor Olazaba, colors by Edgar Delgado, and letters by Joe Caramagna.
In the story, Peter Parker holds an internal conversation with the spirits of Harry and Norman Osborn. Norman attributes the Osborn family's capacity for evil to inherited generational trauma. Peter rejects the idea that Harry's fate was inevitable, stating that Harry chose decency and self-sacrifice.
The story depicts the funeral for Harry Osborn and serves as an epilogue to The Spectacular Spider-Man #200, published in 1976. In that earlier issue, Harry Osborn died. Mary Jane Watson's perspective on Harry was explored in The Spectacular Spider-Man #199, published over three decades ago.
Since those events, Norman Osborn has become close with Peter Parker and the Spider-Heroes.
Quick answers
What is 'Requiem for a Goblin' about?
It depicts Harry Osborn's funeral and serves as an epilogue to The Spectacular Spider-Man #200, featuring Peter Parker's internal conversation with the spirits of Harry and Norman Osborn.
Who created 'Requiem for a Goblin'?
The story is by writer J.M. DeMatteis and artist Humberto Ramos, with Victor Olazaba, Edgar Delgado, and Joe Caramagna.
Where can I read The Amazing Spider-Man #1000?
The issue is out now from Marvel Comics.