50 Years Later, A Classic Spider-Man Villain Just Gave Peter Parker the Closure

Image via Sony Pictures/Marvel Studios Published Oct 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT John Dodge is an MTV Writer for CBR who specializes in movies, television, comics, and pop culture. He has a deep knowledge of franchises like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel, and DC Comics, along with a passion for indie and horror titles. An expert on obscure productions from the ’80s and ’90s, John is known for his encyclopedic recall of cult classics like Beetleborgs. Sign in to your CBR account The following contains major spoilers for "Still Standing" from the pages of Amazing Spider-Man #1000, on sale now from Marvel Comics. One of Spider-Man's oldest enemies just made up for decades of abuse with a shocking face turn, and it means everything. The second story from Amazing Spider-Man #1000, "Still Standing" (by Noah Hawley, Patrick Gleason, Marcio Menyz, and VC's Joe Caramagna), picks up with an elderly Peter Parker who just wants to spend time in peace with his family. Unfortunately, Peter is being haunted by Gwen Stacy, who has somehow returned while on the run from ominous forces. At least, that is how it appears to Peter, whereas everyone else in his life is sure ...