"A compilation of comics in which Spider-man, struggling to balance his dual lives, meets a mysterious man whose powers mirror his own, and faces an ancient evil." --

When a genetically-enhanced spider escapes from a lab and bites teenaged Peter Parker, Peter is transformed into the superhero Spider-Man who can climb walls, soar through the air, and shoot spider-webbing from his wrists.

"Straczynski, the creator of the popular television show "Babylon 5," continues his critically acclaimed series as Doctor Octopus returns to torment the world-famous wall crawler." -- "Just one chance... That's all Peter Parker has to win back Mary Jane Watson, the love of his life. Tired of playing second fiddle, to Peter's heroic responsibilities as Spider-Man, Mary Jane left him for a new life in Los Angeles. Now, she's back in New York -- for...

Spider-Man struggles to protect his family and friends when the Green Goblin, Sandman, Electro, Doctor Octopus, and Kraven the Hunter escape the S.H.I.E.L.D. containment center.

Retells the story of how Peter Parker became Spider-Man for younger readers. Then, Doctor Octopus breaks out of prison and gathers a dangerous group of supervillains--the Vulture, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Sandman, and Mysterio--all of whom are out to get Spider-Man once and for all!