Some of Marvel 's biggest icons have been mischaracterized in storylines that totally missed the mark. The most famous figures in Marvel history rose to prominence through decades of strong storytelling. For instance, D emon in a Bottle gave Iron Man his most defining struggle , and The Night Gwen Stacy Died transformed Spider-Man's comics from teenage escapism into high-stakes drama.

But for every masterpiece, Marvel has produced equally infamous attempts at redefining characters. Unfortunately, not every storyline manages to leave a positive mark. Sometimes, the need to shock or modernize leads to arcs that strip characters of their essence.

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