I’m not sure I’d go that far, but it’s an interesting thought. What if being ostracized and picked on by his peers pre-powers resulted in Peter developing a fear of friendship?
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Cover Date: October, 1981
“I Want Spider-Man!”
Writer: Roger Stern
Artist: Jim Shooter
Inker: Jim Mooney
Letterer: Jean Simek
Colorist: Bob Sharen
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I think that’s actually a really interesting theory, adding to that, you could maybe also argue that he’s subconsciously afraid of getting too close to people because his loved ones always end up meeting tragic fates. Might not be true, but it’s interesting to think about.