The story revolves around Spider-Man, who is struggling to cope with his mortality and the fear of death. He has a nightmare about being killed by a hunter, who is an old man with a troubled past. The hunter has been tracking Spider-Man and eventually succeeds in killing him, taking his identity and Spider-Man suit.
However, Peter Parker's spirit rises from the grave, and he begins to understand that the hunter's true intention was not just to kill him, but to become the new Spider-Man. The hunter, who is revealed to be from Russia, has been searching for honor and has finally found it by defeating Spider-Man.
Peter, now free from his Spider-Man persona, must come to terms with his own mortality and the fact that he is just a human. He finally finds peace and closure, and the story concludes with the hunter's funeral, where he is honored as a man who died with honor.
The story explores themes of mortality, identity, and the human condition, raising questions about what it means to be human and the consequences of playing with forces beyond one's control.
1. The hunter is over 70 years old.
2. The hunter is from Russia.
3. Peter Parker (Spider-Man) is married to Mary Jane.
4. The hunter steals Spider-Man's identity.
5. Mary Jane is searching for Peter Parker.
6. The hunter is stronger than Spider-Man in their initial fight.
7. Peter Parker has been missing for two weeks.
8. The hunter has been using Spider-Man's identity to commit crimes.
9. The hunter releases a beast to attack Spider-Man.
10. Spider-Man is able to stop the beast with the help of the hunter.
11. The hunter's real name is Armand, and he is from Russia.
12. Armand has been searching for honor since leaving Russia.
13. Armand writes a confession proving Spider-Man's innocence.
14. The police clear Spider-Man's name after Armand's confession.
15. Peter Parker is able to return home after being cleared of charges.