# The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #196

Published: 1979-09-01T00:00:00+0000
Series: The Amazing Spider-Man (1963 - 1998)
Creators: Marv Wolfman (writer), Jim Mooney (cover artist), Al Milgrom (penciler), Frank Giacoia (cover artist), John Costanza (letterer), Bob Sharen (colorist)

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Peter Parker is left reeling in the wake of Aunt May's death. How did this happen? And why? Plus, Peter quits his job at the Bugle when he's had enough of Jameson's harmful bias toward Spider-Man. What will the future hold for the web-slinger when all seems lost?