Peter Parker Goes to Therapy Chapter 1 Page 1: Introduction to Peter's Struggles
Panel 1: A dark, rainy night in New York City. The city skyline looms ominously.
Panel 2: Peter Parker sitting alone in his dimly lit apartment, staring blankly at a photo of Gwen Stacy.
Panel 3: A close-up of the photo, showing Peter's trembling hand as he holds it.
Panel 4: A wide shot of Peter's apartment, showing the disarray – empty beer bottles, sleeping pills on the table.
Page 2: The Weight of the Past
Panel 1: Flashback to Peter's parents leaving him as a child, young Peter watching them go.
Panel 2: Flashback of Uncle Ben's death, with Peter looking devastated.
Panel 3: Flashback of Peter being bullied at school, peers mocking him.
Panel 4: Peter in the present, his face filled with pain and regret.
Page 3: The Breaking Point
Panel 1: Flashback of the Green Goblin throwing Gwen off the bridge.
Panel 2: Peter's desperate web trying to catch Gwen.
Panel 3: Gwen's lifeless body in Peter's arms.
Panel 4: Peter in the present, tears streaming down his face as he clutches his head.
Page 4: Isolation
Panel 1: Peter ignoring calls from friends, his phone lighting up with messages.
Panel 2: Peter buying beer and sleeping pills at a local store.
Panel 3: Peter in bed, staring at the ceiling, a single tear rolling down his cheek.
Panel 4: A shot of his dark, cluttered apartment with the door slightly ajar.
Page 5: Intervention
Panel 1: Aunt May arriving at Peter's apartment, concern etched on her face.
Panel 2: Aunt May finding Peter in his disheveled state, her expression turning to shock and sadness.
Panel 3: The intervention scene, with Aunt May, Mary Jane, Harry, and others gathered around Peter.
Panel 4: Peter looking down, refusing to make eye contact with anyone.
Page 6: Decision to Seek Help
Panel 1: Peter sitting alone after the intervention, contemplating his next move.
Panel 2: Peter hesitantly dialing Dr. Kafka's number.
Panel 3: A close-up of Peter's face as he listens to the phone ringing, his expression tense.
Panel 4: Dr. Kafka answering the call, her calm voice offering a glimmer of hope.
Page 7: First Steps Towards Healing
Panel 1: Peter sitting in the waiting room of Ravencroft, looking nervous.
Panel 2: Dr. Kafka calling Peter's name from down the hall.
Panel 3: Peter entering Dr. Kafka's office, greeted with a warm smile.
Panel 4: Peter sitting down, facing Dr. Kafka, ready to talk.
Page 8: The Therapy Session
Panel 1: Dr. Kafka asking Peter how he's been feeling since their last session.
Panel 2: Peter admitting his ongoing struggles with guilt and depression.
Panel 3: Dr. Kafka listening intently, her expression one of empathy and understanding.
Panel 4: Peter confessing that he's given up drinking to prove to Aunt May that he's trying to get better.
Page 9: Unveiling Deeper Pain
Panel 1: Peter talking about his fears of losing his friends and being abandoned.
Panel 2: Dr. Kafka asking Peter about his past friendships, leading to a flashback of young Peter being alone.
Panel 3: Peter reflecting on how even good moments are overshadowed by tragedy in his life.
Panel 4: Dr. Kafka gently suggesting that Peter's honesty and willingness to face his pain is a sign of strength.
Page 10: A Glimmer of Hope
Panel 1: Peter looking thoughtful as Dr. Kafka's words resonate with him.
Panel 2: Peter admitting that being honest about his feelings is harder than anything he's faced as Spider-Man.
Panel 3: Dr. Kafka encouraging Peter to keep being open and reminding him that healing is a process.
Panel 4: Peter leaving Dr. Kafka's office with a small, hopeful smile, ready to take the next steps toward healing.