Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Twenty years ago, writer J. Michael Straczynski wrote a 6-part Spider-Man story called Sins Past that changed the story behind the iconic death of Gwen Stacy. This episode breaks down why the original story was so important, what the new version did, what a retcon is, quotes from the creative team and editors about Sins Past, and what the sales looked like. Get ready for a wild and bumpy ride through Spider-Man's history.