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!

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.

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?

The Doc Ock story you've waited 50 years for! Doctor Otto Octavious holds the entire earth hostage with his dying breath. What price will Spider-Man have to pay to buy the whole world one more day? COLLECTING: Ends of Earth 1, Amazing Spider-Man 682-687, Avenging Spider-Man 8

Before Peter Parker lost the first great love of his life, her father fell toone of Spider-Man's greatest adversaries. This is the story of Captain GeorgeStacy and the dying wish he made to Spider-Man.

Peter Parker is back! He's got a second chance at life, and he's not wasting a moment of it. But his old foes Electro and the Black Cat are back as well, re-energized and madder than ever! And a new revelation rocks Spider-Man's world: The radioactive spider that granted Peter his powers bit someone else, too! Who is Silk, and where has she been all these years? Find out as Peter Parker retakes his life, putting the "friendly" back in the neighborhood, the "hero" back in "super hero" - and the "amazing" back in "Spider-Man!" Plus, it's a new chapter in the story you know by heart! He sought revenge, but found responsibility. COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man 1.1-1.5 (2014), 1-6, Annual 1

Your favorite wall-crawler is back in action, and he's not alone Middle-grade readers can get tangled up in these all-new adventures of Spider-Man and his amazing friends Two complete adventures, two sinister villains making their Marvel Action debuts First, Miles and Gwen are preparing for the biggest test of their high school careers, but can they stay focused with the team all shook up over their newest foe, the Shocker? Then, Peter and his friends have faced their share of tough battles, but that doesn't ease the bitter sting of defeat at the hands of the Scorpion The Marvel Action line from IDW makes the world's most popular super heroes accessible to middle-grade readers through stories that emphasize humor and fun alongside action and super-powered heroics. Collects the first six issues of the new ongoing comic series starting in 2020.

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!