Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil that Men Do #5

Released in 2006, this issue serves as the conclusion to a miniseries that experienced a notoriously long production delay. Originally launched by Marvel Comics in 2002 under the Marvel Knights imprint, the project was written by Kevin Smith and illustrated by Terry Dodson. The series was designed to explore the complex, shifting dynamics between Peter Parker and Felicia Hardy, grounding their relationship in a gritty, mature narrative style characteristic of the early 2000s Marvel Knights line.

The publication history of the miniseries is significant due to the significant gap between the release of the first three issues in 2002 and the final three in 2005-2006. Terry Dodson’s artwork, noted for its kinetic energy and clean linework, was widely praised for capturing the evolving tension between the titular characters. Despite the prolonged hiatus that frustrated many readers at the time, the completed story is now regarded as a notable entry in the character history of the Black Cat.