Why it's Hot:
- Controversial cover art by J. Scott Campbell featuring Mary Jane Watson
- In 2020/2021, an artist caught the attention of J. Scott Campbell after posting to Tumblr a "fixed" rendition of this cover with a less provocative Mary Jane
- Campbell responded to the criticism with his own revised sketch that pointed out the weaknesses in the Tumblr artist's technique
- While strongly supported by his fanbase, there was a fair amount of backlash on social media against Campbell's professional assessment of the amateur artist
- Campbell's revised sketch was listed to eBay and sold for $14,700. 100% of the proceeds were donated to Fresh Artists, a charity that nurtures artistic talent in kids
- Mark Waid and Brian Michael Bendis stories
- Mario Alberti & Joe Quesada art
- J. Scott Campbell cover
Synopsis:
RED-HEADED STRANGER: NO PLACE LIKE HOME / THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF Prepare for the All-New, All-Deadly: DARK MARY-JANE!! Oops, sorry, that's the rest of Marvel's solicits... Actually, in this issue "Red-Headed Stranger" begins just after the surprising events of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600 with Pete's love life taking a turn for the worse just as his old flame Mary Jane returns to New York City. (FINALLY!! Sheesh. What took us so long?!)
