How the Death of Gwen Stacy Marked a Turning Point in Comic Book History

Writer Gerry Conway reflects on how Gwen Stacy’s death reshaped Spider-Man and helped usher the comic book industry into a more mature era.

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The Death of Gwen Stacy Marked a Turning Point in Comics