Spider-Man, losing his first encounter with Doctor Octopus, thinks of giving up his role of Spider-Man but decides that he was just feeling sorry for himself.

"Has Spider-man finally met his match? Timid scientist Otto Octavius has been transformed into the multiple-armed menace Dr Octopus, and only the webbed wonder has the power to stop him! Inside this web-tastic book is everything you ever wanted to know about Doc Ock, plus a whole host of cool puzzles and activities."--Back cover.

The entire status-quo-shattering BACK IN BLACK saga, collected in one mammoth oversized hardcover! reeling in the aftermath of CIVIL WAR, Peter Parker has plenty of reasons to consider a change of wardrobe: Black is his state of mind. But the worst is yet to come for Spider-Man! In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, events are set in motion that will forever change life of your favorite web-slinger. There IS no going back! In FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, the secrets of the alternate Uncle Ben are revealed, but not before the Sandman attacks! And in SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN, younger, less-experienced versions of our web-spinning hero begin appearing all over the city, causing havoc wherever they go. Can Peter stop them, and whoever's behind them, before more lives are lost? Collecting Amazing Spider-Man #539-543, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #17-23 and Annual #1, Sensational Spider-Man #35-40 and Annual #1.

At a scientific demonstration about radiation, high-school student Peter Parker is accidentally bitten by an irradiated spider, which bestows upon him the arachnid's incredible abilities. When a burglar kills his beloved Uncle Ben, the grief-stricken Peter learns a valuable lesson: that with great power there also comes great responsibility. He vows to use his new found powers to help his fellow man and becomes the Amazing Spider-Man. This brings together the very best tales from Spidey's 50 year history.

Peter Parker was like any other average high school student until he was bitten by a radioactive spider, turning him into the amazing Spider-Man. Although fans adore him, his enemies absolutely loathe him, especially Doctor Octopus! Discover how scientist Otto Octavivs becomes the evil Doctor Octopus, and witness the first meeting between the dreaded "Doc Ock" and the spectacular Spider-Man! Can Spider-Man avoid being squished by Doctor Octopus? Or will the Super-Villain and his mechanical arms grab hold of Spider-Man and destroy him once and for all?

Revisit the very first meeting of Spidey and Doc Ock in this new ALL AGES series.

What's got six arms, a thirst for greed and a mad-on for the friendly neighborhjood Spider-Man? Otto Octavius aka the fiendish Dr. Octopus, that's who! Once a birlliantscientist, Octavius devised a set of artifical, mechanical arms with which to sonduct dangerous experiments. But when his ego caused him to overlook safety precautions, an explosion bonded those arms to his body forever, driving him mad in the process! Now Dr. Octopus uses his brillaince to hatch mad revenge schemes against his emenies, chief among them, the Amazing Spider-Man! Dr. Octopus is one of Spider-Man's most recognizable foes, and was featured prominently in the television ads for Marvel's Island of Adventure at Universal Studio's Florida theme park. Now Marvel collects some of the finest Spidey vs. Doc Ock battles of all time, from their first tussle right up to modern day. And you've got a front row seat!

Peter Parker was like any other average high school student until he was bitten by a radioactive spider, turning him into the amazing Spider-Man. Now, learn the startling history behind Spidey's arch nemesis--the Green Goblin! Then witness the epic battle between hero and villain as the amazing Spider-Man faces off against the gruesome Green Goblin! Will Spider-Man finally defeat the Green Goblin? Or will the Super-Villain escape to vex Spider-Man another day? Be here to find out!