Releasing in February of next year, The Amazing Spider-Man #68 continues the “8 Deaths of Spider-Man” story begun in issue #61. The story-arc features Spidey being given a new magic suit that allows him to resurrect himself a total of eight times. Judging from the solicits, it sounds like the web-slinger’s number might be up in the arc's eighth issue.

The Amazing Spider-Man #68 (2025)
Release Date:	February 19, 2025
Writer:	Justina Ireland
Artist:	Andrea Broccardo
Cover Artist:	Patrick Gleason
Variant Covers:	TBA
THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES! The Scions of Cytorrak are too much and Spider-Man has used up ALL of his lives. Is this the FINAL death of Spider-Man!?

Marvel Reveals That Spider-Man Will Use All Of His "8 Deaths," Forcing The X-Men To Take Up His Mystical Mission

".Deaths" Suggests The Battle Against Cytorrak's Scions Isn't Going Well

The Amazing Spider-Man #68.DEATHS (2025)
Release Date:	February 26, 2025
Writer:	Christos Gage
Artist:	Mark Buckingham
Cover Artist:	Mark Buckingham & Richard Isanove
Variant Covers:	TBA
THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES! With Spider-Man now DEAD, it’s up to the X-Men to win the day and save the universe. But why are they fighting EACH OTHER?!?!

It perhaps shouldn’t be that much of a surprise that Spider-Man is dying during the story-line given the title of the story-arc, but the wall-crawler only has a set number of lives to accomplish his mission and subdue the Scions of Cytorrak. Doctor Doom even gave Spidey a spiffy new outfit to accomplish his mission, which not only allows the Webslinger to resurrect himself an additional seven times if he dies, but allows him to cast magic web-spells as he takes on his mystical new opponents.

The X-Men coming in to finish the job Spider-Man started should be an interesting wrinkle to the story, as well, especially since it appears the team will ultimately wind up fighting each other. the Juggernaut in his team's ranks, perhaps the Scions didn’t have to push too hard. Fans also have to wonder whether more “.DEATHS” issues will be part of the larger story, or if there will be other Marvel heroes picking up the baton.

Peter Parker Will Die in the “8 Deaths of Spider-Man,” But for How Long?

Forecasting The Comic Icon's Inevitable Return

This being comics, readers can also assume that Spider-Man may not be as permanently dead as it initially appears. The “8 Deaths of Spider-Man” story-line will likely have more twists and turns before all is said and done, especially given how central Doctor Doom will be to the Marvel Universe with next year’s mega-crossover One World Under Doom. Confusing release patterns and ridiculous titles aside, it will still be exciting to see how Marvel's “The 8 Deaths of Spider-Man” wraps up, and how long the X-Men will be filling in for the supposedly-deceased Spider-Man.

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The Amazing Spider-Man #68 will be available February 19, 2025; The Amazing Spider-Man #68.DEATHS will be available February 26, 2025 from Marvel Comics.

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  Spider-Man

  Alias

  Peter Parker, Ben Reilly, Otto Octavius, Yu Komori, Kaine Parker, Pavitr Prabhakar, William Braddock, Miles Morales, Kurt Wagner

  Created By

  Stan Lee, Steve Ditko

  Franchise

  Marvel, Spider-Man

  Race

  Human

  First Appearance

  Amazing Fantasy

  Alliance

  Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Secret Defenders, Future Foundation, Heroes for Hire, Mighty Avengers, New Avengers, Web-Warriors

  Spider-Man is the name given to several individuals who have employed a spider-moniker throughout Marvel Comics. Typically gaining their powers through a bite from a radioactive spider, the different Spider-Man heroes employ super-strength, agility, and intellect while utilizing webbing to swing and tangle up their foes. The most notable of these Spider-Men is Peter Parker, who remains one of the most popular superheroes throughout the world.

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  X-Men

  Movie(s)

  X-Men (2000), X2, X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), X-Men: First Class (2011), The Wolverine (2013), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Deadpool (2016), X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), Logan (2017), Deadpool 2 (2018), Dark Phoenix (2019), The New Mutants, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

  First Film

  X-Men (2000)

  TV Show(s)

  X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men, X-Men (1992), X-Men: Evolution (2000), Wolverine and the X-Men (2008), Marvel Anime: Wolverine, Marvel Anime: X-Men, Legion (2017), The Gifted (2017), X-Men '97 (2024)

  Character(s)

  Professor X, Cyclops, Iceman, Beast, Angel, Phoenix, Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Storm, Jubilee, Morph, Nightcrawler, Havok, Banshee, Colossus, Magneto, Psylocke, Juggernaut, Cable, X-23

  Video Game(s)

  X-Men: Children of the Atom (1994), Marvel Super Heroes (1995), X-Men vs. Street Fighter (1996), Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter (1997), Marvel vs. Capcom (1998), X-Men: Mutant Academy (2000), Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (2000), X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 (2001), X-Men: Next Dimension (2002), Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (2011), Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (2011), X-Men Legends (2005), X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse (2005), X2: Wolverine's Revenge (2003), X-Men (1993), X-Men 2: Clone Wars (1995), X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse (1994)

  Comic Release Date

  213035,212968

  The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity. The series explores themes of diversity and acceptance through a blend of action, drama, and complex characters, spanning comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.

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