History ComicBook / SinisterWar

* RoguesGalleryShowcase: A large part of Spider-Man's rogues gallery joins the fray.

* ArcWelding: ''Amazing'' #71 reveals that Kindred had been behind Mysterio's revival after the seminal ''ComicBook/{{Daredevil}}'' storyline ''Guardian Devil'' and was behind other events such as ''ComicBook/SpiderMen''. [[spoiler: The controversial "Sins Past" also plays a central role in the story, with the revelation that Harry Osborn was behind it all in a mad attempt to give Norman "worthy" heirs. That didn't pan out because the Stacy twins' bodies were too unstable, but they did come in handy when Kindred needed a body...]]

** [[spoiler:It also counts as a meta bittersweet ending. Sure, ''One More Day'' isn't retconned despite the massive number of foreshadowing during this run but ''Sins Past'' ''is'' retconed, meaning Gwen never slept with Norman, we discover Mephisto wasn't just an idiot when he stole the marriage, Peter and MJ are still together and we see hope that the aftermath of [=OMD=] could still be fixed]].

* FakeMemories: [[spoiler:''Sins Past'' was actually a result of these; Mysterio planted false memories of Gwen's affair with Norman Osborn in the minds of Mary Jane and Norman himself, justifying the existence of 'Gabriel and Sarah Stacy' when they were actually just flawed clones of Norman and Gwen]].

* {{Retcon}}: A lot of Goblin-related shenanigans are adjusted and fixed up within ''Amazing'' #73: [[spoiler:''[[ComicBook/TheAmazingSpiderManJMichaelStraczynski Sins Past]]'' is mostly undone, revealing that Gabriel and Sarah Stacy are actually imperfect clones made to believe that Norman and Gwen were their parents, thus those two never had sex]].

''Sinister War'' is a four-issue mini-series by Creator/MarvelComics. It is the GrandFinale of ''ComicBook/TheAmazingSpiderManNickSpencer''.

** [[spoiler: It also counts as a meta bittersweet ending. Sure,One more day isn't retconed despite the massive number of foreshadowing during this run but Sins past is retconed, meaning Gwen Never slep with Norman, WE discover Mephisto wasn't just an idiot when he stole the marriage, Peter and MJ are Still together and we see hope with the fact the event of Omd could still be fixed

** [[spoiler:''Amazing'' #72 reveals that Mephisto was behind the creation of the Green Goblin, tempting Osborn with the need for money in desperation in exchange for the soul of his firstborn, Harry.]]
* DyingDeclarationOfLove: Inverted. [[spoiler: Before offering himself to the Kindred Twins, Norman tells Harry that he has always loved him deep down even when he was completely insane. Ironically, Harry is the one who ends up dying while saving Norman's life.]]

* {{Hypocrite}}: Spider-Man is skeptical of Mysterio's reformation despite MJ vouching for him. MJ immediately brings up how trusting Spider-Man is of the Black Cat and how willing he was to accept Boomerang lie about being reformed.

* {{Retcon}}: A lot of Goblin-related shenanigans are adjusted and fixed up within ''Amazing'' #73: [[spoiler:''[[ComicBook/TheAmazingSpiderManJMichaelStraczynski Sins Past]]'' is mostly undone, revealing that Gabriel and Sarah Stacy are actually imperfect clones made to believe that Norman and Gwen were their parents, thus those two never had sex.]]
* SixthRanger: [[spoiler:Anastasia Kravinoff]] joins the Syndicate, though there's a bit of frustration over her joining since some of them assume they were a Sinister Six-type and she throws them off.

* UnderestimatingBadassery: [[spoiler:Kindred's been a pretty potent BigBad, but he slips up when he strings along and then coerces Dr. Octopus, who then devotes his actual efforts into killing Kindred's brain centipedes with Black Ant's tech.]]

** Issue #71 reveals that the therapist MJ was seeing after Harry's original death was [[spoiler:actually Mephisto]].

** Issue #73 is easily the biggest one; [[spoiler:Sarah and Gabe Stacy are not Gwen Stacy's children from an affair with Norman. They are clones created from Norman and Gwen's DNA, all part of Harry's ruse to torture Peter and Norman. Gwen never slept with Norman, and Norman and MJ had false memories implanted in them by Mysterio under Harry's orders.]]

* {{Retcon}}: A lot of Goblin-related shenanigans are adjusted and fixed up within ''Amazing'' #73: [[spoiler:''[[ComicBook/TheAmazingSpiderManJMichaelStraczynski Sins Past]]'' is mostly undone, revealing that Gabriel and Sarah Stacy are actually imperfect clones made to believe that Norman and Gwen were their parents, thus those two never did the nasty.]]

** Issue #74: [[spoiler:Kindred isn't actually Harry. They are Sarah and Gabe, acting interchangeably as one single person and serving as vessels for the Harry A.I., having been tortured by Mephisto. Also, the Harry Osborn who came back to life in ''Brand New Day'' is actually a clone and the real Harry is still dead, with his soul in Mephisto's confession.]]

* TrashTheSet: This for Carlie and Harry Osborn when fleeing thorough Kindred's catacombs, they find the walls are flimsy and are able to easily tear them down, revealing the morgue Carlie works in is part of the building!

* {{Hypocrite}}: When MJ tells Spidey that Mysterio is trying to turn over a new leaf with his new movie, Spidey isn't too sure. MJ immediately brings up how trusting he is of the Black Cat and was with Boomerang.

* StealthPun: [[spoiler: The Sin-Eater's team. They're the ''Sin''-inister Six.]]
* TakeMeInstead: [[spoiler: Norman Osborn offers himself to the Kindred Twins to stave them off Spider-man and Harry. Naturally, neither Spider-man or Harry are willing to leave Norman to die, much to the surprise of them all.]]
* UnderestimatingBadassery: [[spoiler: Kindred's been a pretty potent BigBad, but he slips up when he strings along and then coerces Dr. Octopus, who then devotes his actual efforts into killing Kindred's brain centipedes with Black Ant's tech.]]

* TheCasino: The setting for Mephisto and Stephen Strange's high-stakes game of chance

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Kindred is defeated and Harry Osborn's soul is freed from Mephisto's possession by Doctor Strange. But Fred Meyers and the Harry clone both died trying to redeem themselves. Peter is unable to propose to MJ (though the silver lining is they're both back together for good now).]]

* LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters: Spidey ends up facing ''thirty'' of his rogues, divided between their respective Sinister factions.
** The Sinister Six: Dr. Octopus, Sandman, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Lizard and a reluctant Mysterio.
** The Savage Six: Vulture, Rhino, Tarantula, King Cobra, Stegron and Scorpion.
** Beetle's Sinister Syndicate: Lady Beetle, White Rabbit, Scorpia, Trapstr, Lady Octopus, Electro II [[spoiler: and Anastasia Kravinoff]].
** Boomerang's Sinister Several: Boomerang, Hydro-Man, Shocker, Overdrive and Speed Demon.
** Foreigner's Wild Pack: Foreigner, Taskmaster, Black Ant, Chance, Jack O'Lantern and Slyde.
** Plus there's Kindred with Mephisto behind the scenes.
** [[spoiler:And if things weren't bad enough, Kindred summons a "Sin-ister Six" of his own: Sin-Eater, Grey Gargoyle, Cyclone, Living Laser, Juggernaut and Morlun.]]

''Sinister War'' is a four-issue mini-series by Creator/MarvelComics. It is the GrandFinale of ''ComicBook/NickSpencersSpiderMan''.

* {{Retcon}}: A lot of Goblin-related shenanigans are adjusted and fixed up within ''Amazing'' #73: [[spoiler:''[[ComicBook/JMSSpiderMan Sins Past]]'' is mostly undone, revealing that Gabriel and Sarah Stacy are actually imperfect clones made to believe that Norman and Gwen were their parents, thus those two never did the nasty.]]

** Boomerang's [[FanNickname Sinister Several]]: Boomerang, Hydro-Man, Shocker, Overdrive and Speed Demon.

** Dr. Octopus is getting help from Kindred in recovering lost memories, in this case, many of his memories lost when Mephisto removed them back when he was the Superior Spider-Man.

** [[spoiler:''Amazing'' #72 reveals that Mephisto was behind the creation of the Green Goblin, tempting Osborn with the need for money in desperation in exchange for the soul of his first born, Harry.]]

* BittersweerEnding: [[spoiler: Kindred is defeated and Harry Osborn's soul is freed from Mephisto's possession by Doctor Strange. But Fred Meyers and the Harry clone both died trying to redeem themselves. Peter is unable to propose to MJ (though the silver lining is they're both back together for good now).]]

* {{Retcon}}: A lot of Goblin-related shenanigans are adjusted and fixed up within ''Amazing'' #73:
** [[spoiler:''[[ComicBook/JMSSpiderMan Sins Past]]'' is mostly undone, revealing that Gabriel and Sarah Stacy are actually imperfect clones made to believe that Norman and Gwen were their parents, thus those two never did the nasty.]]

** [[spoiler:''[[ComicBook/JMSSpiderMan SinsPast]]'' is mostly undone, revealing that Gabriel and Sarah Stacy are actually imperfect clones made to believe that Norman and Gwen were their parents, thus those two never did the nasty.]]

** Beetle's Sinister Syndicate: Lady Beetle, White Rabbit, Scorpia, Trapster, Lady Octopus, Electro II [[spoiler: and Anastasia Kravinoff]].

** [[spoiler:''ComicBook/SinsPast'' is mostly undone, revealing that Gabriel and Sarah Stacy are actually imperfect clones made to believe that Norman and Gwen were their parents, thus those two never did the nasty.]]