Gwen’s death wasn’t just a major turning point for Spider-Man stories,but comics in general.

Despite this,Gwen has managed to live on in different ways, usually via alternate universes.

But the question remains: is bringing back Gwen Stacy so many times diluting the impact her death had?

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Eventually Lee talked to Gerry Conway to see if he could bring Gwen back.

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Spider-Gwen’s debut also coincided with the release ofThe Amazing Spider-Man 2, which starredEmma Stoneas Gwen Stacy.

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Cebulski) putting forth the idea that she was Spider-Man’s “one true love.”

But Spider-Gwen’s newfound popularity would turn out to have an unintended side effect.

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Jeff the Land Shark and Gwenpool leaping into battle.

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Teen Miles Morales becomes the Spider-Man of his universe and must join with five spider-powered individuals from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realities.

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