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The Lost Years (1995)
reading order guide
Story by J. M. DeMatteis
Classic
Why should you
read it
During his years in exile, Ben Reilly (the clone of Peter Parker from the "Clone Saga") walks a path of self-discovery, trying to forge an identity beyond the shadow of Peter Parker. But when love, violence, and destiny collide, the clone must decide if he can ever truly escape Spider-Man’s web.
The Lost Years (1995) Reading Order Guide
Complete List of Issues with Unlimited Reading Links
| Comics | Unlimited links |
|---|---|
| Spider-Man: The Lost Years (1995) #0 | Read on Marvel's Site |
| Spider-Man: The Lost Years (1995) #1-3 | Read on Marvel's Site |
Comments & Additional Info
If you don't know what is happening in the story, read the following: Amazing Spider-Man #149 (published in 1975) is a story written by Gerry Conway where Peter fights a clone created by the villain Jackal. At the end of the battle, the clone supposedly dies but returns in a 1994 story after Aunt May falls into a coma. Now, the story of what happened to the clone—also known as Ben Reilly—after discovering he was a clone is told here, and I highly recommend it, especially since it was written by J. M. DeMatteis (whom you might remember from his spectacular run here).
I don’t think it’s necessary to read the Clone Saga to appreciate this story. In fact, the Clone Saga isn’t considered a particularly good story due to how convoluted it is and the fact that it took years to conclude. You can read this story on its own and still enjoy it.
I don’t think it’s necessary to read the Clone Saga to appreciate this story. In fact, the Clone Saga isn’t considered a particularly good story due to how convoluted it is and the fact that it took years to conclude. You can read this story on its own and still enjoy it.