Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #9–14:
Issue #9: "Hellfire Gala Tie-In"
Peter Parker is reluctantly pulled into the X-Men's Hellfire Gala when Mary Jane Watson, now romantically involved with Moira MacTaggert, is used as leverage in Moira's latest scheme. Teaming up with Wolverine, Spider-Man must navigate the opulent but dangerous Gala, balancing political intrigue and superheroics. The issue highlights Peter’s lingering feelings for MJ and sets up further tension between the two. (Marvel Link)
Issue #10: "A.X.E.: Judgment Day Tie-In"
As the Progenitor Celestial begins judging humanity during the A.X.E.: Judgment Day event, Peter is confronted by a haunting vision of Gwen Stacy. The Celestial forces Peter to relive one of his most traumatic moments, questioning his decisions and his worth as a hero. This introspective issue explores Peter’s sense of guilt and his struggle to reconcile his failures with his unrelenting desire to do good.
Issue #11: "The Return of the Hobgoblin Part 1"
Roderick Kingsley and Ned Leeds, two men connected to the Hobgoblin identity, resurface in Peter's life, setting off a mystery that quickly turns dangerous. As Peter navigates the reappearance of old enemies, Norman Osborn, now cleansed of his sins, offers to help. Peter’s growing distrust of Norman adds complexity to the story, as the tension between redemption and past sins comes into focus.
Issue #12: "The Return of the Hobgoblin Part 2"
Peter faces two Hobgoblins in a chaotic battle that reveals the depth of manipulation and deceit driving the plot. As the mystery deepens, Norman Osborn provides Peter with technological assistance, including a prototype glider. The uneasy alliance between Spider-Man and Osborn is tested as Peter tries to unravel the tangled web of lies and identities tied to the Hobgoblin.
Issue #13: "The Battle for Redemption"
The Hobgoblin storyline reaches its climactic showdown, with Spider-Man teaming up with Norman Osborn to take on both Roderick Kingsley and Ned Leeds. The action-packed issue highlights Peter’s ingenuity and his struggle to trust Norman, even as Osborn demonstrates genuine efforts to atone for his past. The resolution leaves Peter questioning whether true redemption is possible for someone like Norman.
Issue #14: "Dark Web Prelude"
Ben Reilly, now known as Chasm, teams up with Madelyne Pryor, the Goblin Queen, as they prepare to unleash chaos on New York City. The issue delves into Ben's fractured psyche, shaped by feelings of abandonment and betrayal after his memories were tampered with. This prelude to the Dark Web event sets up an eerie and emotionally charged confrontation between Peter and his clone.
Thematic Exploration
This arc blends Peter's ongoing battles with personal growth, redemption, and forgiveness. The return of the Hobgoblin and Norman Osborn’s attempt to prove he’s changed present compelling moral dilemmas. Meanwhile, the prelude to Dark Web brings Peter’s past back to haunt him through Ben Reilly, raising questions about identity and the consequences of trauma.
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