# Spider-Man’s Controversial Deal Retconned

> Marvel retconns Spider-Man’s 2007 'One More Day' deal with Mephisto after Doctor Doom takes over Hell.
- Title: Spider-Man’s Controversial Deal Retconned · CBR | Shortify
- Summary: Marvel retconns Spider-Man’s 2007 'One More Day' deal with Mephisto after Doctor Doom takes over Hell.
- Keywords: spider-man, one more day, mephisto, doctor doom, avengers, retcon, marvel comics, CBR
- Source: CBR — https://cbr.com/spider-man-most-controversial-story-one-more-day-retconned
- Author: JC Alvarez
- Published: 2026-11-14T17:00:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: spider-man, one more day, mephisto, doctor doom, avengers, retcon, marvel comics, entertainment, culture
## Spider-Man’s Deal with Mephisto
In 2007, Spider-Man made a deal with Mephisto to save Aunt May's life, sacrificing his love for Mary Jane Watson.

> One More Day
## Mephisto’s Reign Ends
Doctor Doom unseated Mephisto and took over Hell, ending the devil's control in the Marvel universe.
## Angels Collect on Deals
Angels descend on New York City to collect contracts from those who bargained with Mephisto.
## Spider-Man’s Crisis
Spider-Man realizes his deal with Mephisto may have forfeited Aunt May's life as angels reconcile with the devil.
## New Avengers Form
Spider-Man and the newly formed Avengers must sort out the consequences of the retconned deal.
## Mephisto’s Revenge Plan
Mephisto hides in New York City and prepares to strike back by assembling a new Sinister Six including Kraven the Hunter and the Green Goblin.
## What Happens Next
Spider-Man and the Avengers face a crisis as Mephisto’s revenge plot threatens Aunt May’s life and Spider-Man’s future.
## Key takeaway

Spider-Man’s 2007 pact with Mephisto to save Aunt May is retconned as angels collect on devil bargains.