Marvel Officially Gives Spider-Man a Death Sentence

In *Avengers #1*, Peter Parker discovers that he and Aunt May may face death after Mephisto’s contracts are nullified. The revelation revisits the supernatural bargain at the heart of *One More Day* and raises the stakes for Spider-Man and the people his past choices were meant to protect.

Peter and Mary Jane once gave up their marriage in exchange for saving May’s life. The new series, written by Chip Zdarsky with art by Marco Checchetto and colours by Matthew Wilson, ends with Peter learning that the universe is reclaiming what Mephisto’s bargains promised.