Title: The Shocking Moment Spider-Man Accidentally Kills in a Battle with Wolverine
Subheading: The Fatal Mistake in “Spider-Man versus Wolverine” #1
When Spider-Man and Wolverine come into conflict in “Spider-Man versus Wolverine” #1 (by Jim Owsley, Mark Bright, Al Williamson, Petra Scotese, and Bill Oakley), the web-slinger doesn’t hold back against the adamantium-coated mutant. Unfortunately, as he unloads his full strength at Logan, he hits someone else and strikes a killing blow by mistake.
Subheading: The Tragic Turn of Events with Charlemagne
In the story, Wolverine meets up with Charlemagne, a former intelligence agent from his past who’s become one of the most targeted killers on the planet. Knowing she doesn’t have long to live, Charlemagne asks Wolverine to kill her. However, when Spider-Man (who’s tracking the pair) intervenes after Wolverine stabs her, a fight breaks out between the two heroes. Unfortunately for Spider-Man, Charlemagne sneaks up on him amidst the chaos. Believing Wolverine is about to attack, Spider-Man turns around and delivers a devastating punch to Charlemagne, killing her.
Subheading: The Aftermath and Moral Dilemma
So why isn’t Peter considered a killer? Given that Charlemagne put herself in danger, the moment is, at worst, accidental manslaughter. Later issues, however, establish that Peter is incredibly remorseful for his actions. In a touching one-page story in “Marvel Comics” #1000 (by Christopher Priest, Mark Bright, Scott Hanna, Laura Martin, and Joe Sabino), Spider-Man visits Charlemagne’s grave, revealing he’s still haunted by nightmares of the situation. Wolverine arrives and confirms that Charlemagne was already dying and deliberately got in his way that day. Although Spider-Man asks how that makes him less of a murderer, Logan tells him to work through his grief and stop visiting the gravesite. Spider-Man seems to listen, easing his guilty conscience.