Spiderman Comic Books & Graphic Novels

"Who Am I?" Web of Carnage Part 3 of 4. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson and Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 410. In a horrifying turn of events, Carnage's alien symbiote has bonded with Ben Reilly! And now Spider-Carnage stalks New York City! Ben valiantly fights the urge to kill people, but he desperately needs help from the one man who knows Carnage the best: Peter Parker! Can the former web-slinger prevent the new wall-crawler from painting the town red...in blood? Story concludes in Spectacular Spider-Man 233. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Jessica Carradine, John Jameson, Cletus Kasady, and Dr. Kafka. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #3.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

"Into the Depths" Blood Brothers Part 3 of 6. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson and Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 411. These are dark days for both the former web-slinger and the current one! Peter Parker (without his powers) slowly recovers from a beating he took from a strange mercenary group called Cell-12. And Ben Reilly's apartment has been ransacked and his employer's coffee shop burned to the ground! Can things get any worse? Unfortunately they do when the wall-crawler runs into the new and cybernetically-improved Hobgoblin! What will hurt Ben more...the Hobgoblin's fury or Seward Trainer's betrayal? Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 234. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Jessica Carradine. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #3.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

"It Begins with a Bang not a Whimper!" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The Blood Brothers storyline is over, but the Amazing Spider-Man is still searching for the Hobgoblin! However after receiving a valuable tip, Ben Reilly zeroes in on the cybernetically-enhanced goblin in an abandoned warehouse! And it's time for payback...Spider-style! Meanwhile, Peter receives a job offer from the Daily Bugle! Are the Parkers ready to move back to the Big Apple? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ben Urich, Betty Brant, Ken Ellis, Glory Grant, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Gaunt, and Cell-12. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #4.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

"Above It All" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. A new crime lord bursts onto the scene in New York City! And it doesn't take long for the new boss (aka Fortunato) to come into conflict with the oldboss... Hammerhead! And of course the wondrous wall-crawler (aka Ben Reilly) is caught in the crossfire! Meanwhile in Queens, Peter Parker (still without his powers) collapses on the kitchen floor! Oh no, what's wrong with Mary Jane's husband? Cameo appearances by Ben Urich and Arthur Stacy. (Note: This issue includes a 6-page feature on the Onslaught storyline currently taking place in the X-titles.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

"Above It All" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. A new crime lord bursts onto the scene in New York City! And it doesn't take long for the new boss (aka Fortunato) to come into conflict with the oldboss... Hammerhead! And of course the wondrous wall-crawler (aka Ben Reilly) is caught in the crossfire! Meanwhile in Queens, Peter Parker (still without his powers) collapses on the kitchen floor! Oh no, what's wrong with Mary Jane's husband? Cameo appearances by Ben Urich and Arthur Stacy. 40 pages. Cover price $1.50.

"The Promise" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. Ben Reilly stops by the hospital to check on Peter's status and surprisingly runs into Hammerhead in the hallway! Oh my, is the web-slinger going to throw down with the big crime boss at the nurses' station? Yes he is! Because Hammerhead is too dangerous to let escape! In the meantime, Dr. Curt Connors and the other physicians have been unable to reverse the former wall-crawler's deteriorating condition! And when Mary Jane sees her husband's heart monitor flatline... she knows the end has arrived. Is this how the Amazing Spider-Man departs this vale of tears? Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 237. Cameo appearance by Ben Urich. (Note: This issue includes a 2-page feature on the Onslaught storyline currently taking place in the X-titles. This issue also includes a 4-page feature on Jim Lee's plans for the new Fantastic Four (1996 2nd series) title; and likewise Rob Liefeld's plans for the new Captain America (1996 2nd series) title.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

"The World's Gone Mad!" Part 2 of 2. Onslaught Impact 2. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 415. The Spectacular Spider-Man jumps headlong into the Onslaught crisis sweeping across the Marvel Universe! The Sentinels have invaded Manhattan! And the giant robots are conducting search and destroy operations for any and all "enhanced" individuals! Ben Reilly (aka the wall-crawler) and Peter Parker (with his powers slowly coming back) battle the killing machines in the air, on the street, and below the ground! Can the brave duo survive the Sentinels' deadly onslaught? (Notes: The Onslaught storyline concludes in the one-shot: Onslaught Marvel Universe (1996). This issue includes a 6-page Heroes Reborn preview of Iron Man (1996 2nd series) and the Avengers (1996 2nd series) with art by Whilce Portacio & Scott Williams and Rob Liefeld, respectively.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

"Legacy" Part 1 of 2. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. Onslaught is over! And the Avengers and Fantastic Four are gone! So naturally the biggest crime lords in New York City are planning to step up their operations! But before Hammerhead, Silvermane, Tombstone, the Rose, and the Slug do that; they need to knock out a powerful new competitor...Fortunato! However Peter Parker gets wind of the planned hit and informs Ben Reilly and Ben's new best friend... Jimmy-6! Are the web-slinger and big Jimmy-6 ready to stop a multitude of mobsters? Cameo appearance by Hydra. (Notes: This issue includes a 6-page preview of three upcoming titles: Star Trek Voyager (1996), Star Trek Starfleet Academy (1996), and Star Trek Early Voyages (1997). This story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #6.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

"Last of the Heroes" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. At his Staten Island headquarters, the ruthless Fortunato is poised to unite all of the Big Apple's mobsters under his and Hydra's control! And he plans to demonstrate his power by ceremoniously executing Spider-Man (aka Ben Reilly) and Tombstone! However the Man Without Fear learns about Fortunato's sinister scheme and rushes to NYC's smallest borough to help! But the stellar superhero duo will need a man on the inside to escape with their lives! How about big Jimmy-6? Will Fortunato's son be the fortunate one to save Spider-Man and Daredevil? Cameo appearances by Hammerhead, Silvermane, the Rose, and the Slug. (Notes: The passing of long-time Marvel writer and editor Mark Gruenwald is acknowledged in the credits. This story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #6.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

"The Night of the Goblin!" Revelations Part 4 of 4. Double-sized issue. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Wraparound cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 418. This is it! At long last the explosive conclusion to the 2-year clone saga! Shock follows shock as the Amazing Spider-Man battles the original Green Goblin in the skies over Manhattan! No one can believe that Norman Osborn is alive! But the evil mastermind is indeed back and trying to ruin Peter Parker's life once and for all! With the fate of Ben Reilly, Mary Jane, and his newborn baby hanging in the balance; the Spectacular Spider-Man goes for broke to stop the sinister goblin! However even if the wall-crawler wins, he's still going to lose almost everything. A heartbreaking ending for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Final appearance of Ben Reilly (aka the Spider-Clone). Cameo appearances by Anna Watson, Liz Osborn, Normie Osborn, Flash Thompson, Betty Brant, Glory Grant, Arthur Stacy, Joe Robertson, Foggy Nelson, Ben Urich, Ken Ellis, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Peter Parker becomes the web-slinger again in this issue. Spider-Man previously battled the original goblin in the classic Amazing Spider-Man 122. Further details of Norman Osborn's scheme are revealed in Spider-Man: The Osborn Journal (1997). The title of the series changes to: Peter Parker Spider-Man. This issue includes a 3-page preview of the new Deadpool (1997) series. This story was reprinted in 1997 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man Revelations; and again in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #6.) 56 pages. Cover price $2.99.

"S.H.O.C." Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. The second clone saga is over and a new chapter begins today in the lives of the Amazing Spider-Man and his beautiful wife! Both Mary Jane and Peter are on their way to Empire State University to start new endeavors! When MJ signs up for classes she meets a new friend: Jill Stacy... the cousin of the late Gwen Stacy! In the meantime across campus; while trying to locate a research professor, Peter runs into a new superhero and a new super-villain! Who are Crown and SHOC? And where did they come from? The questions must wait as the Spectacular Spider-Man's first priority is shutting off an experimental energy generator that threatens to destroy the ESU campus! Welcome back to school Mr. and Mrs. Parker! First appearances of Crown, SHOC, and Jill Stacy. Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Betty Brant, J. Jonah Jameson, and Anna Watson. (Note: This issue includes a 3-page preview of the upcoming "Devil's Reign" collaboration between Top Cow Productions and Marvel Comics.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

"The Vampire's Kiss" Part 1 of 4. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Claudio Castellini. Inks by Cam Smith, Bud LaRosa, Harry Candelario, and Ralph Cabrera. Cover by Claudio Castellini and Mark Farmer. The Living Vampire stalks Empire State University! And a very worried web-slinger is combing the campus trying to find him! Peter Parker and Nate Grey had a chance to apprehend Morbius in X-Man (1995) issue 24, but they failed to corral their bloodthirsty foe! Time is of the essence, because Morbius is very hungry! Meanwhile Mary Jane agrees to have dinner with Arthur Stacy and Jill Stacy! She is anxious to talk to them about Gwen; however, her wall-crawling husband is not! Cameo appearance by Betty Brant. Brief retelling of Morbius' origin. (Note: This issue includes a 3-page preview of the special one-shot Marvel/DC crossover: Daredevil and Batman (1997) #1.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

"The Love of a Woman" Part 2 of 4. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. At the end of last issue, Morbius took a bite of the wall-crawler! And now the amazing one is sick, but still determined to catch the ravenous villain! After resting at home for a few hours, the wobbly web-slinger heads back to the ESU campus! But this time his concerned wife follows him! Once there Morbius quickly attacks and subdues the ailing wall-crawler! And that leaves Mary Jane to face the vicious Living Vampire all by herself! Oh no! How will MJ survive? Cameo appearances by Betty Brant and Flash Thompson. Flashback cameos by Venom, Carnage, Doc Ock, and the Green Goblin. (Notes: This unique story is told entirely from Mary Jane's point of view. This issue includes a 3-page update (by Scott Lobdell) on the happenings in the Heroes Reborn Universe.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

"After the Fall" Part 3 of 4. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. In a strange convergence of recent plotlines, Morbius becomes a prisoner of Hydra! What does the international terrorist organization want with the Living Vampire? The answer remains unclear as Hydra moves on to their next target: Peter Parker! In a furious street battle, SHOC and Aunt May's nephew battle Crown and the Hydra goons! But unfortunately the numbers are in Hydra's favor! And a short time later Peter meets his new cellmate: Morbius! Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, J. Jonah Jameson, Paul Stacy, Fortunato, and Baron von Strucker. (Notes: Betty Brant goes on her special assignment to Latveria in Spider-Man Unlimited 16. The letters page features fans' responses to the end of the clone saga in issue 75.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

"Blood Simple" Part 4 of 4. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. Inside Fortunato's Staten Island fortress; SHOC, Morbius, and Peter Parker are captives of Baron von Strucker and Hydra! And their executions appear imminent until the sudden arrival of Hammerhead! What a surprise! Can a rescue by a mob boss really be considered a rescue? Not exactly... as Hammerhead demands that they in turn help him defeat Fortunato! So a couple of hours later in Manhattan the final battle lines are drawn: Crown and Hydra vs. SHOC, Hammerhead, and the Amazing Spider-Man! But what about Morbius? On which side will the Living Vampire fight? Cameo appearances by Fortunato and Baron von Strucker. (Note: The letters page features more fans' responses to the end of the clone saga in issue 75.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

"Shadow of the Cat" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. From the pages of the Master of Kung Fu (1974) series, the Cat arrives in New York City! Shei Kuei's precious son has been kidnapped! And the martial arts master will stop at nothing to get him back! When the Cat's trail of destruction comes to the attention of Peter Parker, the wondrous wall-crawler sets out across the city to locate the dangerous Cat! However Shei Kuei finds Razorfist, Shockwave, and his son first! It's a martial arts mêlée...with the Amazing Spider-Man right in the middle! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Betty Brant. (Notes: The letters page features even more fans' responses to the end of the clone saga in issue 75. The Peter Parker Spider-Man title takes a one-month hiatus for Marvel's company-wide "Flashback" event. See the special one-shot issue: Peter Parker Spider-Man Minus1 (1997) #1.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

"You've Got to Have Friends (of Humanity?)" Part 1 of 3. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. The anti-mutant Friends of Humanity group holds a rally on the Empire State University campus! And their twisted message is shockingly well-received...particularly by one Paul Stacy! Later than evening the web-slinger confronts Paul on a Manhattan rooftop! But the wall-crawler is hit by a spell of vertigo...at the exact moment Paul shoves him off the roof! Is this how the Stacy family finally gets their revenge on your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Jill Stacy, Robin Vega, and the Shocker. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover detailing the current storyline.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

"Vertigo" Part 2 of 3. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. Suffering from vertigo (due to Morbius' bite several issues ago), the Spectacular Spider-Man dangles from a building ledge high above the ground! Luckily, the web-slinger notices an open window nearby and slowly crawls toward it! But the Shocker of all people (or villains) is standing in the room waiting for him! Is the Shocker going to help Spidey to safety? Probably not! Meanwhile on the ESU campus, Paul Stacy experiences firsthand the violence of which the Friends of Humanity are capable! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, and Robin Vega. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover recapping the events of last issue.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

"Nothing Stops the Juggernaut!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. The Juggernaut is in the Big Apple delivering a sword to his friend, Black Tom Cassidy, when he accidentally bumps into the web-slinger on the street! Still suffering from vertigo, the amazing one is not interested in a fight! And frankly neither is Cain Marko! But the former adversaries cannot get out of each other's way! And the rematch from the classic story in Amazing Spider-Man 229 & 230 begins! The wall-crawler's chances of victory are somewhere between slim and none! And slim doesn't have vertigo! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Devin Lewis. (Notes: Spider-Man (alongside the X-Men) also fought the Juggernaut in Marvel Team-Up 150. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

"Little Lies" Part 1 of 3. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Andy Smith. Inks by Art Thibert. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. Mary Jane and Jill Stacy arrange a surprise dinner for MJ's husband and Paul Stacy at a local restaurant! Predictably the dinner goes over like a lead balloon and Paul storms out! But Gwen Stacy's cousin doesn't know that the Friends of Humanity have put a price on his head! And sent Spider-Man's old foe, the Shocker, to collect! When Peter catches up to Paul, they both get the shock of their lives! Is the web-slinger ready to spar with the new and improved Shocker? Cameo appearances by Anna Watson, Arthur Stacy, and Billy Walters. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover recapping the events of last issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

"The Span of Years" Part 2 of 3. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. Atop the Brooklyn Bridge, the Amazing Spider-Man battles the Shocker to save the life of Paul Stacy! And with the memory of Gwen's tragic fall running through his head, the wall-crawler desperately fights to prevent history from repeating itself! The spectacular one is confident he can beat the Shocker, but what if a second super-villain were to show up? Meanwhile, the friend of the late Ben Reilly, Jimmy-6, is wounded in a shootout and needs a place to take refuge! How about crashing at Peter and Mary Jane's place? Cameo appearances by Anna Watson, Jill Stacy, Arthur Stacy, and the Trapster. Flashback cameos by Gwen Stacy and the Green Goblin. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 256,717; average paid circulation 140,059.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

"Enemies...A Love Story?" Part 3 of 3. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. Paul Stacy and the Spectacular Spider-Man are on the run from the Trapster and the Shocker! But the fleeing duo's hands are stuck together by the Trapster's sticky paste! The web-slinger and Paul will need a small miracle to survive! In the meantime an assassin has followed big Jimmy-6 to the Parkers' home in Queens! Can Jimmy keep Mary Jane and Aunt Anna safe while he takes out the hitman? It's a double dose of danger for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearance by Jill Stacy. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

"Who Did Joey Z?" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. In Midtown Manhattan the police find the body of a local criminal hanging from a lamp post! After cutting him down, New York's finest discover that he suffocated to death on what appears to be Spider-Man's webbing! Oh no, the Daily Bugle is going to have a field day with this one! Once Jonah, Peter, and Ben Urich arrive at the scene; the web-slinger immediately suspects that Norman Osborn has set him up again! When the wall-crawler confronts Norman on a nearby rooftop, he's distracted by the sudden appearance of the Green Goblin! Hold on, isn't Norman still the goblin? Then who is this new person clad in the green and purple attire? Plot continues in Sensational Spider-Man 25. First appearance of the fifth Green Goblin. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Arthur Stacy. (Notes: This issue serves as the prelude to the Spider-Hunt storyline. This issue also features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Cover A: Spider-Man "Wanted Poster" - Spider-Hunt: Part 3 of 4. "Spider, Spider!" Guest-starring the Punisher. Story by Howard Mackie. Art and cover by John Romita, Jr. and Scott Hanna. Story continued from Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #432. Wanted for a murder he didn't commit, Spider-Man soon finds himself starring down the barrel of the Punisher's gun! Story concludes in Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #255. Cover price $1.99.

Cover B: Black cover with Punisher - "Spider, Spider" Spiderhunt Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 432. After talking with the deceitful Norman Osborn, the Punisher joins the citywide manhunt for the Sensational Spider-Man! But Frank Castle will have to get in line behind hundreds of gun-toting citizens looking for the wall-crawler too! At this point most heroes would go into hiding, but the amazing one cannot as long as little Normie Osborn is missing! When the web-slinger appears near the East River docks, the free-for-all begins! The Green Goblin, Punisher, Shotgun, Jimmy-6, and assorted vigilantes fire relentlessly at one another and Spider-Man! Can the web-spinner dodge the hail of bullets and keep the spiderhunt going for one more issue? Story concludes in Spectacular Spider-Man 255. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Arthur Stacy, Jill Stacy, Paul Stacy, John Romita, and Virginia Romita. (Notes: The Green Goblin in this story is known as the "fifth" Green Goblin. This issue features a gatefold cover. This story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man Spiderhunt.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

"It Started on Yancy Street...Again!" Guest-starring S.H.O.C. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. A bizarre black hole opens up on the Lower East Side while Peter and Mary Jane are on their way to dinner! And despite the amazing one's best efforts three teenagers get sucked in! Without hesitation (and with help from S.H.O.C.), the web-slinger leaps into the black hole and dramatically reappears in the Negative Zone! Once the wall-crawler gathers his wits, he realizes a civil war is raging all around him! With a freedom fighter called Dusk on one side and the Fantastic Four's long-time foe, Blastaar, on the other! Is the Amazing Spider-Man ready to challenge the might of the Living Bomb-Burst? First appearance of the Dusk costume. (Notes: Spider-Man's eight-part "Identity Crisis" begins next month in Amazing Spider-Man 434 and Sensational Spider-Man 27. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Spider-Man Identity Crisis #91 cover with Dusk #1 cover underneath. "Undercover" Identity Crisis Part 5 of 8. (Peter Parker as Dusk Part 1 of 2.) Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. After wearing the Dusk costume last issue, Peter decides to adopt the Dusk identity back in New York to help clear Spider-Man's name! Arthur Stacy advises Dusk to go find the Trapster, befriend him, and see if he will confess to the murder of Joey Z! But by the time Dusk locates the Trapster, the former Paste Pot Pete is under attack from the Shocker! Apparently Norman Osborn has put a price on the Trapster's head! And the Shocker is ready to collect! So in the heart of Times Square; Dusk will try to stop the Shocker, save the Trapster, and exonerate Spider-Man in one fell swoop! Good luck Dusk! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Jill Stacy. (Notes: Sensational Spider-Man 27 & 28 are parts 3 & 4 of the Identity Crisis storyline. This story was reprinted in 1998 in the trade paperback: Marvel Finest's Spider-Man Identity Crisis; and again in 2012 in the trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man Identity Crisis.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Dusk Cover - Spider-Man: Identity Crisis: Part 5 of 8 - Dusk: Part 1 of 2 - "Undercover!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Howard Mackie. Art and cover by John Romita, Jr. and Scott Hanna. Has Peter given up his Spider-Man identity and taken the new moniker - Dusk? Plus, it's time to settle some unfinished business with the dastardly duo of the Shocker and Trapster. Cover price $1.99.

Newsstand Edition (yellow background cover)- Spider-Man: Identity Crisis: Part 5 of 8 - Dusk: Part 1 of 2 - John Romita Jr. art. Same as Book A , only it does not come with 2 covers (you will receive the version pictured). Identity Crisis tie-in. "Undercover!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Howard Mackie. Art and cover by John Romita, Jr. and Scott Hanna. Has Peter given up his Spider-Man identity and taken the new moniker - Dusk? Plus, it's time to settle some unfinished business with the dastardly duo of the Shocker and Trapster. Cover price $1.99.

"Stuck in the Middle with You" Identity Crisis Part 6 of 8. (Peter Parker as Dusk Part 2 of 2.) Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. Dusk (aka the wall-crawler) has made a new friend...the Trapster! But the former member of the Frightful Four is not the kind of guy that nice people hang out with! However in order to get the murder confession and possibly put away Norman Osborn, the web-slinger is willing to roll the dice! Can Dusk pull off the double-cross against the Trapster? Or will Norman get the last laugh again? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Arthur Stacy, Paul Stacy, and Jill Stacy. (Notes: Spectacular Spider-Man 257 & 258 are parts 7 & 8 of the Identity Crisis storyline. This story was reprinted in 1998 in the trade paperback: Marvel Finest's Spider-Man Identity Crisis; and again in 2012 in the trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man Identity Crisis.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

"Reborn Again" Guest-starring Ghost Rider. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Javier Saltares. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. The wondrous wall-crawler is back in his classic red and blue attire! And wanting to prove to New York City that he's still one of the good guys! But someone else or perhaps something else is back too! The Spirit of Vengeance! Wow, is the web-slinger ready to rein in the Ghost Rider? Watch out for the hellfire! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Arthur Stacy, Paul Stacy, Jill Stacy, and Danny Ketch. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

"Who Was Joey Z?" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. Both Peter Parker and Jill Stacy are plagued by the mystery of Joey Z! Who was he? And why was he chosen to be killed (in Spider-Man 88) as part of the scheme to frame the wall-crawler? The trail of answers winds treacherously through the New York underworld! From the Kingpin to Silvermane to the Ox to Sebastian Shaw to the Hellfire Club! Surprisingly, the impetuous Jill is not afraid of any of them! But she should be! Can the Spectacular Spider-Man keep Jill Stacy alive? And the memory of Joey Z dead and buried? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, J. Jonah Jameson, Arthur Stacy, the Watcher, and the Thing. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

"Free Fall" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. A typical work day at the Daily Bugle is rocked by an explosion in the city room! And the powerful blast traps four people in the elevator: Peter Parker, Betty Brant, Normie Osborn, and Norman Osborn! Talk about an awkward quartet! As the elevator begins to collapse, Norman taunts the web-slinger to use his powers to save them! Will Peter risk revealing his secret identity to save Betty and Normie? Time is running out! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Hammerhead, Kingpin, and the Ox. (Notes: Elements of the plot from Spider-Man Made Men #1 continue in this story. This issue includes a gatefold cover recapping the events of last issue. This issue features Nitro, the villain whose actions sparked the superhero Civil War. See Civil War (2006 Marvel) #1. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

"Web of Despair" The Gathering of Five Part 3 of 5. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Norman Felchle. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Norman Felchle. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 440. Norman Osborn continues assembling pieces and players for his ominous gathering of five! And surprisingly the aged clairvoyant, Madame Web, receives an invitation to the goblin's gathering! Whoa, where has she been since Amazing Spider-Man 239 many years ago? No one is quite sure! But Madame Web always remembers to contact her wall-crawling friend when danger is near! In the meantime at the Daily Bugle, Jonah grabs his sidearm and storms into Norman's office! Is JJJ going to end the menace of the Green Goblin all by himself? Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 262. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Joe Robertson, Morris Maxwell, and Alison Mongrain. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. The Gathering of Five storyline was reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man The Gathering of Five.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

"Let the Heavens Tremble at the Power of the Goblin!" The Final Chapter Part 2 of 4. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 441. After learning that his daughter might be alive, the wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Norman Osborn's upstate hunting lodge! But to get inside the fortified estate, the web-slinger must do battle once again with his long-time foe... the Green Goblin! However the goblin is now super-charged after receiving the gift of Power at the Gathering! But Spider-Man doesn't care! He will not be stopped! What shocking secret awaits Aunt May's nephew inside the goblin's lair? Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 263. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Jill Stacy, and May Parker. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover recapping the events of last issue. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 202,975; average paid circulation 108,050.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Book A (yellow background top cover) - Final issue of the series. "The Final Chapter!" The Final Chapter Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Spectacular Spider-Man 263. In a stunning development, the gift that Norman Osborn received from the Gathering was not Power... it was Madness! And thus the wondrous wall-crawler emerges triumphant from their epic battle! But before Spider-Man can rejoice, he must prevent the Daily Bugle building from collapsing! And if that wasn't enough, the spectacular one must still get across town to the hospital where Reed Richards is operating on Aunt May... to prevent the deaths of countless other people! Don't miss these unbelievable acts of heroism and learn again why Peter Parker is called the "Amazing Spider-Man!" Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Glory Grant, Ben Urich, and the Brotherhood of Scriers. (Notes: The web-slinger's adventures (and continuity) continue in two new series: Peter Parker Spider-Man (1999) and Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd series). The first issues of both new titles were published in January 1999. The Final Chapter storyline was reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man The Gathering of Five.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

BOOK B (blue background is top cover) - Final Issue. The Final Chapter: Part 4 of 4. "I Killed Spider-Man!" Guest-starring Mister Fantastic. Story by Howard Mackie. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Scott Hanna. Cover by John Byrne. In the aftermath of their epic battle Norman Osborne is defeated and stark raving mad, but will the Green Goblin have the last laugh yet? A building is about to collapse and only Spider-Man has the power to save the people inside. Meanwhile, on the other side of town, if Spidey doesn't get to Reed Richards in time not only will he lose his Aunt May, but countless more may die. Don't miss the most unbelievable act of heroism, and learn why Peter Parker is called the "Amazing Spider-Man!" Cover price $1.99.

BOOK N (yellow background cover newsstand version): John Romita Jr. art. Same as Book A , only it does not come with 2 covers (you will receive the version pictured). This newsstand edition cover is by John Byrne showing Spider-Man swinging across the city. The "Final Chapter" Part 4 of 4. Green Goblin appearance. Cover price $1.99.

Story, Art and Cover by Todd McFarlane. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Spider-Man #1 In 1990, superstar AMAZING SPIDER-MAN artist Todd McFarlane wanted to stretch his creative muscles as a writer - and the result was a brand-new SPIDER-MAN book that needed no superlative! Boasting one of the most famous comic-book covers ever drawn, the record-breaking first issue sold over two million copies - and inside, McFarlane's Spider-Man looked more extraordinary than ever. But why has Spidey's classic foe the Lizard begun a brutal killing spree? As the pounding drums spell doom, the torment is only beginning for Spider-Man and Dr. Curt Connors! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

ClaytonCrain.com Exclusive "Doom Doom Doom" Edition Variant cover by Clayton Crain. Story and Art by Todd McFarlane. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Spider-Man #1 In 1990, superstar AMAZING SPIDER-MAN artist Todd McFarlane wanted to stretch his creative muscles as a writer - and the result was a brand-new SPIDER-MAN book that needed no superlative! Boasting one of the most famous comic-book covers ever drawn, the record-breaking first issue sold over two million copies - and inside, McFarlane's Spider-Man looked more extraordinary than ever. But why has Spidey's classic foe the Lizard begun a brutal killing spree? As the pounding drums spell doom, the torment is only beginning for Spider-Man and Dr. Curt Connors! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

ClaytonCrain.com Exclusive "Doom Doom Doom" Edition Virgin Cover by Clayton Crain. Story and Art by Todd McFarlane. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Spider-Man #1 In 1990, superstar AMAZING SPIDER-MAN artist Todd McFarlane wanted to stretch his creative muscles as a writer - and the result was a brand-new SPIDER-MAN book that needed no superlative! Boasting one of the most famous comic-book covers ever drawn, the record-breaking first issue sold over two million copies - and inside, McFarlane's Spider-Man looked more extraordinary than ever. But why has Spidey's classic foe the Lizard begun a brutal killing spree? As the pounding drums spell doom, the torment is only beginning for Spider-Man and Dr. Curt Connors! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Hive Comics and Big Time Collectibles exclusive variant cover by Peach Momoko. Story and Art by Todd McFarlane. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Spider-Man #1 In 1990, superstar AMAZING SPIDER-MAN artist Todd McFarlane wanted to stretch his creative muscles as a writer - and the result was a brand-new SPIDER-MAN book that needed no superlative! Boasting one of the most famous comic-book covers ever drawn, the record-breaking first issue sold over two million copies - and inside, McFarlane's Spider-Man looked more extraordinary than ever. But why has Spidey's classic foe the Lizard begun a brutal killing spree? As the pounding drums spell doom, the torment is only beginning for Spider-Man and Dr. Curt Connors! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Hive Comics and Big Time Collectibles exclusive virgin variant cover by Peach Momoko. Story and Art by Todd McFarlane. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Spider-Man #1 In 1990, superstar AMAZING SPIDER-MAN artist Todd McFarlane wanted to stretch his creative muscles as a writer - and the result was a brand-new SPIDER-MAN book that needed no superlative! Boasting one of the most famous comic-book covers ever drawn, the record-breaking first issue sold over two million copies - and inside, McFarlane's Spider-Man looked more extraordinary than ever. But why has Spidey's classic foe the Lizard begun a brutal killing spree? As the pounding drums spell doom, the torment is only beginning for Spider-Man and Dr. Curt Connors! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Scorpion Comics exclusive homage variant cover by Clayton Crain. Story and Art by Todd McFarlane. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Spider-Man #1 In 1990, superstar AMAZING SPIDER-MAN artist Todd McFarlane wanted to stretch his creative muscles as a writer - and the result was a brand-new SPIDER-MAN book that needed no superlative! Boasting one of the most famous comic-book covers ever drawn, the record-breaking first issue sold over two million copies - and inside, McFarlane's Spider-Man looked more extraordinary than ever. But why has Spidey's classic foe the Lizard begun a brutal killing spree? As the pounding drums spell doom, the torment is only beginning for Spider-Man and Dr. Curt Connors! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Scorpion Comics exclusive homage virgin variant cover by Clayton Crain. Story and Art by Todd McFarlane. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Spider-Man #1 In 1990, superstar AMAZING SPIDER-MAN artist Todd McFarlane wanted to stretch his creative muscles as a writer - and the result was a brand-new SPIDER-MAN book that needed no superlative! Boasting one of the most famous comic-book covers ever drawn, the record-breaking first issue sold over two million copies - and inside, McFarlane's Spider-Man looked more extraordinary than ever. But why has Spidey's classic foe the Lizard begun a brutal killing spree? As the pounding drums spell doom, the torment is only beginning for Spider-Man and Dr. Curt Connors! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Scorpion Comics exclusive negative variant cover by Clayton Crain - Limited to 800 copies. Story and Art by Todd McFarlane. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Spider-Man #1 In 1990, superstar AMAZING SPIDER-MAN artist Todd McFarlane wanted to stretch his creative muscles as a writer - and the result was a brand-new SPIDER-MAN book that needed no superlative! Boasting one of the most famous comic-book covers ever drawn, the record-breaking first issue sold over two million copies - and inside, McFarlane's Spider-Man looked more extraordinary than ever. But why has Spidey's classic foe the Lizard begun a brutal killing spree? As the pounding drums spell doom, the torment is only beginning for Spider-Man and Dr. Curt Connors! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Scorpion Comics exclusive Virgin Reverse cover by Clayton Crain - Limited to 800 copies. Story and Art by Todd McFarlane. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Spider-Man #1 In 1990, superstar AMAZING SPIDER-MAN artist Todd McFarlane wanted to stretch his creative muscles as a writer - and the result was a brand-new SPIDER-MAN book that needed no superlative! Boasting one of the most famous comic-book covers ever drawn, the record-breaking first issue sold over two million copies - and inside, McFarlane's Spider-Man looked more extraordinary than ever. But why has Spidey's classic foe the Lizard begun a brutal killing spree? As the pounding drums spell doom, the torment is only beginning for Spider-Man and Dr. Curt Connors! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Scorpion Comics exclusive Silver Trade Dress variant cover by Clayton Crain. Story and Art by Todd McFarlane. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Spider-Man #1 In 1990, superstar AMAZING SPIDER-MAN artist Todd McFarlane wanted to stretch his creative muscles as a writer - and the result was a brand-new SPIDER-MAN book that needed no superlative! Boasting one of the most famous comic-book covers ever drawn, the record-breaking first issue sold over two million copies - and inside, McFarlane's Spider-Man looked more extraordinary than ever. But why has Spidey's classic foe the Lizard begun a brutal killing spree? As the pounding drums spell doom, the torment is only beginning for Spider-Man and Dr. Curt Connors! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Scorpion Comics exclusive Silver Virgin Cover by Clayton Crain. Story and Art by Todd McFarlane. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Spider-Man #1 In 1990, superstar AMAZING SPIDER-MAN artist Todd McFarlane wanted to stretch his creative muscles as a writer - and the result was a brand-new SPIDER-MAN book that needed no superlative! Boasting one of the most famous comic-book covers ever drawn, the record-breaking first issue sold over two million copies - and inside, McFarlane's Spider-Man looked more extraordinary than ever. But why has Spidey's classic foe the Lizard begun a brutal killing spree? As the pounding drums spell doom, the torment is only beginning for Spider-Man and Dr. Curt Connors! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Scorpion Comics exclusive Gold Trade Dress variant cover by Clayton Crain. Story and Art by Todd McFarlane. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Spider-Man #1 In 1990, superstar AMAZING SPIDER-MAN artist Todd McFarlane wanted to stretch his creative muscles as a writer - and the result was a brand-new SPIDER-MAN book that needed no superlative! Boasting one of the most famous comic-book covers ever drawn, the record-breaking first issue sold over two million copies - and inside, McFarlane's Spider-Man looked more extraordinary than ever. But why has Spidey's classic foe the Lizard begun a brutal killing spree? As the pounding drums spell doom, the torment is only beginning for Spider-Man and Dr. Curt Connors! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1. 32 pages, full color. Rated T