As a fan of Spider-Man, I (and countless others) hate the storyline "One More Day." This hated comic saw Spider-Man/Peter Parker make a deal with the devil, Mephisto, to erase his marriage to Mary Jane Watson. This decision was made by the higher-ups at Marvel Comics primarily because they wanted to prevent Peter from growing up and evolving as a character, even though it wouldn't make him any less relatable if he did, and growing up is a vital part of this version of the character at this point. And if you think this isn't true, here are links to videos to watch by Linkara, Comic Tropes, and LewisFilms that talk more about this and One More Day, so you'll see where I'm coming from and be convinced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR1wQkPaYWA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6v1tuW9tYs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDGm7vPl-Nk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKczo2W2lEo

Spider-Man is interesting to me for multiple reasons, and one of them is we have witnessed him at different points in his life. While there are fantastic stories where he isn't an adult in Earth-616, he has been an adult for decades. It is time for him to act like one and embrace the natural progression of his character because you can tell a story about Spider-Man/Peter Parker at whatever time in his life you want so long as he behaves as a person would at his age. A character doesn't need to act/be exactly like me in every scenario to be relatable, but you should be able to buy that they act like a person their age would conduct for me to their character as a whole. Finally, Spider-Man/Peter Parker is supposed to be an everyman/your average person and your average person/everyman grows up.

This argument is not an argument for or against the marriage between Peter and Mary Jane during the time that they were married (have whatever opinions on it that you currently have) it's possible to have a story in which their relationship ends and it works (like in Spider-Man PS4, Into the Spider-Verse, No Way Home, the Earth-616 comics when Mary Jane first rejected Peter's proposal and the fallout of that event, and the several times they broke up in the Ultimate comics) but if you take issue with something its best to find ways to address people's complaints about it and not recon the story. Also, there is nothing inherited about marriage (even in a superhero story) that prevents good stories from being told. Irrefutable evidence of this claim includes but is not limited to the stories: Kraven's Last Hunt (which was right after they got married), Part of the Birth of Venom storyline (when Eddie Brock bonds with the symbiote for the first time), #400 (The Gift), Spectacular Spider-Man #200 (Best of enemies), Spider-Man blue, Renew your vows, Spider-Girl, Across the Spider-Verse, Sensational Spider-Man Annual #1 (To Have and to Hold), Spider-Man life story (issues #3-6), Spider-Man parallel lives, Spider-Man the lost years, Spider-Man (2000 video game), Season 5 of Spider-Man The Animated Series, and The Wedding. All of these are well-received, and some are routinely cited as some of if not the greatest Spider-Man stories ever in all Peter and MJ are married. We can still have Peter struggle with his personal life while still maintaining the superhero action we love in different ways than it already has. For example, he could miss something meaningful to his child (like a sports game, recital, etc.) because he's Spider-Man, or does Peter tell his child that he's Spider-Man, and if so, at what age? The decision to dissolve their marriage was not only completely unnecessary but also went beyond that by undermining decades of character development.

I am not advocating for every single Spider-Man story to revolve around him being married, a father, or even an adult. There have been countless incredible tales where Peter navigates through various challenges without these elements (including my favorite Spider-Man adaptation in The Spectacular Spider-Man TV show). However, Earth-616's Spider-Man must be allowed to grow up naturally.

Here are some reasons why undoing "One More Day" would benefit both fans and the character:

Character Consistency: For over 50 years in Earth-616 continuity, Peter Parker has matured into adulthood while facing numerous trials and tribulations. Undoing "One More Day" would restore consistency in his growth trajectory.

(Source: The Earth-616 Spider-Man comics pre One More Day)

Emotional Depth: Again, no matter how you feel about the marriage between Peter and Mary Jane was a stepping stone in Peter growing up with the reader, and other superhero comics have allowed their main characters to get married, so if they can get married so can Spider-Man/Peter Parker. Restoring Peter and MJ's relationship would allow for more genuine storytelling and exploration of Peter's reasonably advancing personal life.

(Source: The Amazing Spider-Man #290-#545)

Positive Reception: "One More Day" received significant backlash from fans, with many expressing their disappointment and frustration. I may also add that while a lot of people feel that Marvel and DC comics have gone off the rails nowadays Spider-Man is one of the few characters where people tend to point to a specific comic that made him go off the rails. By undoing the infamous One More Day, Marvel can address the concerns and criticisms of its fanbase and repair their severely damaged trust.

(Source: Fan forums, social media discussions, like Reddit's r/Spiderman community or Comic Vine's discussion boards)

Creative Potential: Reversing "One More Day" would open up new storytelling possibilities for Spider-Man's future. It would allow writers to explore Peter's role as a husband, father, or even a single adult, navigating relationships more maturely and organically.

(Source: Potential storylines discussed by comic book writers) 

Comic Sales: Furthermore, sales figures can also reflect the impact of the backlash of "One More Day". While I cannot provide direct links, reliable sources such as Comic Book Resources and Newsarama have reported a decline in sales following this controversial storyline.

I urge Marvel Comics to listen to the passionate voices of fans who want to see Spider-Man/Peter Parker grow up naturally in Earth-616 continuity. Let's restore the marriage between Peter and Mary Jane and embrace the potential for a more palatable story and legitimate character devolvement.

Sign this petition if you believe it is time for Earth-616 Spider-Man to evolve beyond the forced regression of "One More Day" and reclaim his rightful place as a mature superhero! 

Finally, if you need any further persuasion, I found three more videos by Casually Comics, Captain Midnight, and Troyoboyo17 that elaborate on my points, and here are the links to them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHOq2RfdPSE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLMdXM9XKus   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9w3jknfNIA&t=1s

Thanks a great deal for your support and signature.

Sincerely Daniel Malanka