Avengers #1 Reveals Peter Parker and Aunt May Face Death After Mephisto Contracts Nullified
Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto's new Avengers series ends with Peter learning the universe is reclaiming what those bargains promised.
Marvel's new Avengers #1 reveals that Peter Parker and Aunt May are facing death after Mephisto's contracts are nullified, according to collider.com.
The issue, written by Chip Zdarsky with art by Marco Checchetto and colors by Matthew Wilson, launches a new Avengers series. It ends with Peter learning that the universe is taking back what those bargains promised.
The revelation ties back to older Spider-Man history: in One More Day, Peter and Mary Jane surrendered their marriage to Mephisto to save Aunt May. The story also draws on Uncle Ben's death, which helped shape the hero Peter became, and on Peter's inability to save Gwen Stacy, which left a lasting wound.
Avengers #1 is the opening chapter of the new series from Marvel.
Quick answers
Who is writing Avengers #1?
Chip Zdarsky is writing the issue, with art by Marco Checchetto and colors by Matthew Wilson.
What happens to Peter Parker in Avengers #1?
He learns that he and Aunt May are facing death after Mephisto's contracts are nullified, and that the universe is taking back what those bargains promised.