- "Who's your daddy now, Mister Osborn? Who's your daddy now, huh?"
- ―Spider-Man
| "Down Among the Dead Men (Part 1)" | |
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| Marvel Knights: Spider-Man | |
| Title: | "Down Among the Dead Men (Part 1)" |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Cover price: | $2.99 |
| Cover date: | June, 2004 |
| Publisher: | Marvel Comics |
| Credits | |
| Chief: | Joe Quesada |
| Writers: | Mark Millar |
| Pencilers: | Terry Dodson |
| Inkers: | Rachel Dodson |
| Cover artists: | Terry Dodson |
| Cover inker: | Rachel Dodson |
| Colorists: | Ian Hannin; Avalon Studios |
| Letterers: | Cory Petit; Virtual Calligraphy |
| Assistants: | Warren Simons |
| Editors: | Axel Alonso |
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"Down Among the Dead Men (Part 1)" is the title to the first issue of the Marvel Knights: Spider-Man ongoing comic book series, which was published by Marvel Comics under their Marvel Knights imprint. The story was written by Mark Millar with artwork by Terry Dodson and inks by Rachel Dodson. It was colored by Ian Hannin of Avalon Studios and lettered by Cory Petit of Virtual Calligraphy. The story was edited by Axel Alonso with Warren Simons as assistant editor. This issue shipped with a June, 2004 cover date and carries a cover price of $2.99 per copy (US).
Being Spider-Man has put an enormous strain on Peter Parker's personal life. To make matters worse, Spidey must throw down with his greatest foe, the Green Goblin!
Appearances[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
Organizations
Races
Locations
Items
- Computers
- Pumpkin bombs
- Teddy bear
- Umbrellas
- Web-shooters
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
Notes & Trivia[]
"Hey, kids! Smilin' Stan here! We got a MARVELOUS collection of images related to Marvel Knights: Spider-Man 1! Excelsior!"
- The character of Spider-Man was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 in August, 1962 in a story titled "Spider-Man!" The character has since gone on to become one of the most well-known and enduring super-heroes of all time, having appeared in numerous comic book titles, as well as feature films, animated projects and video games.
- This issue is UPC barcode number 759606055210 00111.
- This issue is reprinted in the Marvel Knights: Spider-Man: Down Among the Dead Men trade paperback collection, which was released in 2004, and retails for $9.99 per copy (US).
- This issue has a wrap-around cover featuring the characters of Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Vulture, and Electro, who are arguably Spider-Man's most infamous foes. Lethal foes, even.
- The Black Cat appears on the cover to this issue, but does not appear in the story itself.
- The events at the beginning of this issue take place on a Sunday morning.
- Reference is made to the comedy film Legally Blonde 2 in this issue.
- May Parker makes reference to Ronald Colman in this issue. Ronald Colman was a silent film actor from the 1920s. May thinks that he looks like Tony Stark.
- Reference is made to the time when Otto Octavius was engaged to marry May Parker. This took place back in Amazing Spider-Man #131. Peter finds the engagement ring that Octavius gave to May in this issue. Yep. She actually kept it.
- Reference is made to Anna Watson in this issue.
- Some of the decor in Peter Parker's room includes poster for the Coffee Bean, a pumpkin bomb replica (which is a mystery as to why Pete would keep this), a miniature Spidermobile, and a Living Brain toy. He even has a pair of his old eyeglasses on his computer desk, which he hasn't worn since he was a teenager.