Spectacular Spider-Man #227

Ben Reilly, learning he's the original Peter Parker, battles Spider-Clones with Kaine, troubled by Kaine's lethal tactics. Meanwhile, Mary Jane activates Peter's spider-tracers, causing him intense pain. Peter, with Gwen Stacy's clone, rushes to help Mary Jane. At the Jackal's lab, conflicts arise as Spidercide demands destruction while Jackal seeks perfection in his Carrion Virus. Clones degrade in battle, pushing Scarlet Spider to persuade them against Jackal. Mary Jane and Gwen share a poignant moment, pondering their future with Peter. In the midst of chaos, Kaine confronts Jackal, leading to a shocking revelation. Scarlet Spider clashes with Spidercide, witnessing Kaine's apparent demise. Jackal manipulates genetic material, unleashing a monstrous entity to confront Scarlet Spider.