| Peter Parker |  Just so you know, Otto, if this is some kind of trap... I'm ready for anything.  |
| Otto Octavius | I believe you. That's why I'm doing this. |
| Peter Parker | Your childhood...? |
| Otto Octavius | Yes. It's vanishing. You must have no distractions. No confusion. I'm expunging all my memories... ...one after the other. My life as a villain must be erased... ...along with my heroic deeds. And... finally... what I've held on to... so passionately. But it must go as well. My Anna Maria. |
| Peter Parker | You...you really love her. |
| Otto Octavius | Yes. And to save her... I must give up every part of that love. For I know... only you can save her. Because you are The Superior Spider-Man. |
| Peter Parker | My turn. |
Appearing in "Goblin Nation: Part 4"
Featured Characters:
- Spider-Man (Otto Octavius/"Peter Parker") (Death)
- Spider-Man (Peter Parker) (Revival)
Supporting Characters:
- Spider-Man (Miguel O'Hara/"Michael O'Mara")
- Parker Industries
- Sajani Jaffrey
- Living Brain
- Anna Maria Marconi (Cameo) (Via Goblin Slayer display only)
- Mayor J. Jonah Jameson
- Alchemax
- Amy Chen
Villains:
Other Characters:
- Avengers
- Thor (Cameo)
- Iron Man (Tony Stark) (Cameo)
- Captain America (Steve Rogers) (Cameo)
- Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) (Cameo)
- Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff) (Cameo)
- Wolverine (Logan) (Cameo)
- Cardiac (Elias Wirtham) (Cameo)
- Wraith (Yuri Watanabe) (Cameo)
- Spider-Man (Miles Morales) (Only in flashback) (Cameo)
- Black Cat (Felicia Hardy) (Only in flashback) (Cameo)
- Mary Jane Watson (Only in flashback) (Cameo)
- Human Torch (Johnny Storm) (Only in flashback) (Cameo)
- Spider-Man (Ben Reilly) (Only in flashback) (Cameo)
- Spider-Kid (Ollie Osnick) (Only in flashback) (Cameo)
- Gwen Stacy (Only in flashback) (Cameo)
- Carnage (Cletus Kasady) (Only in flashback) (Cameo)
- Mysterio (Quentin Beck) (Only in flashback) (Cameo)
- Kingpin (Wilson Fisk) (Only in flashback) (Cameo)
- Hobgoblin (Roderick Kingsley) (Only in flashback) (Cameo)
- The Spider (Kraven the Hunter) (Only in flashback) (Cameo)
- J. J. Jameson (Only in flashback) (Cameo)
- Jay Jameson (Only in flashback) (Cameo)
- Aunt May (Memories)
- Uncle Ben (Memories)
- Torbert Octavius (Memories)
- Mary Lavinia-Octavius (Memories)
Locations:
- New York City
- Manhattan
- Empire State University
- City Hall
- Goblin Underground
- Parker Industries
- Manhattan
Items:
- Spider-Man's Web-Shooters
- Goblin Slayers
- Doctor Octopus' Tentacles (Memories)
- Mjolnir
- Iron Man Armor Model 42
- Ablation Armor
Vehicles:
- Goblin Gilder
- Subway train
- Spider-Mobile (Only in flashback)
- Venom Symbiote (Only in flashback)
Synopsis for "Goblin Nation: Part 4"
The battle between the Spider-Men and the hijacked Spider-Slayers continues at Empire State University. When the Goblin King shows Otto an image of Anna in captivity, Otto snaps and vows to kill him. The Goblin King offers Otto a free path out into the city, and Otto takes the bait, leaving Miguel stranded and cursing him for abandoning his comrade, something the real Spider-Man would never do.
In the City Hall, Mayor Jameson is coming under heavy fire for the fact that his Spider-Slayers have turned against the people. He tries to blame Alchemax, but his accusations are swiftly repudiated by Liz Allan, who appears via video link. Liz then declares that Alchemax is severing all ties with Jameson. Normie Osborn suddenly comes in, claiming to have misplaced something, but Liz politely waves him out, while hiding a Goblin Mask behind her back.
In the Mindscape, Peter continues to travel through Otto's memories, up until the point where he, in Otto's dying body, forcibly shares his memories with Otto in Spider-Man's body. Peter then reaches out for his own memories, declaring that he will take everything back.
Without allies, backup and resources, Otto is at a loss as to how to locate Anna. Just then, Menace appears and taunts Otto into following her underground, making him believe that Anna is down there. When Otto reaches, he discovers that it is Amy Chen that is being held captive and about to be run over by a train driven by the Goblin King. Otto hesitates, fearing that he would be wounded and unable to go after Anna, when Peter resurfaces and prompts Otto to grab Amy, leaping out of the way of danger.
The threat averted, Otto leaves Amy with a police officer before swinging back to Parker Industries. Realizing that he had failed as a so-called "Superior" Spider-Man, Otto proceeds to erase his consciousness and hand Peter back control of his body, entrusting the mission of saving Anna and New York to Peter as Otto fades away.
Peter then puts on his old suit and prepares for the final battle.
TO BE CONCLUDED.
Solicit Synopsis
“Goblin Nation” - Part 4 of 5
• Since the start of DYING WISH, it has ALL been building to this.
• One of the most important moments of the ENTIRE Superior Spider-Man Saga!
• Once this happens, it CANNOT be undone!
• DO NOT MISS THIS ISSUE!Trivia
- This comic was released exactly 16 months after the release of Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1 700.