Marvel Zombies is such a wild ride, and Spider-Man's fate in it is one of those things that sticks with you. In the original 'Marvel Zombies' miniseries, Peter Parker does get infected and becomes a zombie, but here's the twist—he keeps his conscience intact for a while. It's heartbreaking because he's still trying to help people even as he craves flesh. Eventually, though, he fully succumbs to the hunger. But in later storylines like 'Marvel Zombies Return,' alternate versions of Spider-Man pop up, some zombified, some not. The multiverse angle means there's always a version of him swinging around, even if one iteration meets a grim end.
What fascinates me is how the series plays with the horror of these iconic heroes losing themselves. Spider-Man’s struggle feels especially tragic because his morality is so core to his character. The writers really lean into that dissonance, making his arc one of the most memorable in the series. If you’re into darker takes on superheroes, this is a must-read—just maybe not before bedtime.