Gwendolyn Maxine "Gwen" Stacy is a
fictional character who appears in American
comic books published by
Marvel Comics, usually as a
supporting character in those featuring
Spider-Man. A college student, Gwen was originally the first true love of
Peter Parker before she was murdered by his nemesis
Norman Osborn. Spider-Man writers and fans alike often debate whether Peter's "one true love" is Gwen Stacy, or Mary Jane Watson, who would eventually go on to become Peter's girlfriend and wife, though stories written long after her death indicate that Gwen still holds a special place in his heart.