Essential Amazing Spider-Man Series by Gerry Conway, Archie Goodwin, Len Wein, Ross Andru, Sal Buscema, Gil Kane, J.M. DeMatteis, Roger Stern, Dennis O'Neil, Michael Fleisher, Bill Mantlo, Bob McLeod, John Romita Sr., Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Marv Wolfman, David Michelinie, Jim Shooter, Mark Gruenwald

While attending a demonstration on radiation, high school student Peter Parker was bitten by a spider that had been exposed to radioactive rays. Learning he had gained great arachnid-like abilities, the timid teenager donned a colorful costume of his own design - seeking fame and fortune as the Amazing Spider-Man! But his Uncle Ben's death - tragedy he could have prevented - taught Peter that with great power there must also come great responsibility.. moreWhile attending a demonstration on radiation, high school student Peter Parker was bitten by a spider that had been exposed to radioactive rays. Learning he had gained great arachnid-like abilities, the timid teenager donned a colorful costume of his own design - seeking fame and fortune as the Amazing Spider-Man! But his Uncle Ben's death - tragedy he could have prevented - taught Peter that with great power there must also come great responsibility...and on that day a legend was born!Volume #1: Reprints Amazing Fantasy #15, Amazing Spider-Man #1-20, and Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 less

The bite of an irradiated spider granted high-school student Peter Parker incredible, arachnid-like powers. When a burglar killed his beloved Uncle Ben, a grief-stricken Peter vowed to use his amazing abilities to protect his fellow man. He had learned an invaluable lesson: With great power, there must also come great responsibility! Through all his trials, Spider-Man remains steadfast in his determination to use his gifts for the benefit of all!

Spider-Man's earliest adventures continue with classic stories featuring the Vulture, Doctor Octopus, Mysterio and the Shocker. Collects Amazing Spider-Man #44-65 and Annual #4.

After being bitten by an irradiated spider, young Peter Parker learned he had gained the proportional strength and agility of a spider. Combined with a keen "spider-sense" that warned him of danger, Peter became the hero we all know and love...Spider-Man! In this great volume, Peter will face some of his greatest challenges and overcome some of his most harrowing foes. Adventure at its best, true believer!Contains twenty-five Spider-Man adventures authored by Stan Lee... moreAfter being bitten by an irradiated spider, young Peter Parker learned he had gained the proportional strength and agility of a spider. Combined with a keen "spider-sense" that warned him of danger, Peter became the hero we all know and love...Spider-Man! In this great volume, Peter will face some of his greatest challenges and overcome some of his most harrowing foes. Adventure at its best, true believer!Contains twenty-five Spider-Man adventures authored by Stan Lee. Originally published in 1969 and 1989.Collects: Amazing Spider-Man #66-89 and Amazing Spider-Man Annuals #5. less

SC, TPB, NM/M, New, in cello, By Stan Lee, John Romita, Sr., and Gil Kane. Cover by Steve Skroce. Published in March of 2002, Softcover, 528 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Dark days loom as Spider-Man faces adversaries old and new - and learns that not only does great power come with great responsibility, but also great heartache. This volume includes classic stories featuring Spider-Man vs. the Hulk in Canada, the deaths of Gwen Stacy and the Green Goblin, the first appearances of the Man-Wolf and the Punisher...and the wedding of Dr. Octopus and Aunt May!? Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #114-137, GIANT-SIZE SUPER-HEROES #1 and GIANT-SIZE SPIDER-MAN #1-2.

From classic foes like Doc Ock to lesser-known lawbreakers like Cyclone, this volume has more villains than you can shake the proverbial stick at! Illusion's the order of the day with the miscreant misdeeds of Mindworm, Mysterio and Mirage - but the Jackal's got something much more enduring in mind! Witness the birth of the Clone Saga! Spidey endures a lashing from the Lizard, scraps with the Scorpion and tussles with the Tarantula - but can any menace truly match.. moreFrom classic foes like Doc Ock to lesser-known lawbreakers like Cyclone, this volume has more villains than you can shake the proverbial stick at! Illusion's the order of the day with the miscreant misdeeds of Mindworm, Mysterio and Mirage - but the Jackal's got something much more enduring in mind! Witness the birth of the Clone Saga! Spidey endures a lashing from the Lizard, scraps with the Scorpion and tussles with the Tarantula - but can any menace truly match...the Spider-Mobile?! Featuring the origins of the Jackal, the Grizzly, the Fly, Moses Magnum and more! Guest-starring the Punisher and Man-Thing! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #138-160 and ANNUAL #10, and GIANT-SIZE SPIDER-MAN #4-5. less

Spider-Man is as amazing as ever against adversarial alumni like the Lizard and the Kingpin, as well as up-and-coming enemies such as Stegron and Jigsaw - with the lesser-known larcenies of the Big Wheel and the Spider-Squad to fill his spare time! Featuring the first appearances of Rocket Racer and Will O' the Wisp! Forgotten chapters from the Green Goblin legacy and the Clone Saga! Spider-Man's origin and Peter Parker's college graduation! And J... moreSpider-Man is as amazing as ever against adversarial alumni like the Lizard and the Kingpin, as well as up-and-coming enemies such as Stegron and Jigsaw - with the lesser-known larcenies of the Big Wheel and the Spider-Squad to fill his spare time! Featuring the first appearances of Rocket Racer and Will O' the Wisp! Forgotten chapters from the Green Goblin legacy and the Clone Saga! Spider-Man's origin and Peter Parker's college graduation! And J. Jonah Jameson at his best and worst! Guest-starring the Punisher, Nova the Human Rocket, the Human Torch and the X-Men! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #161-185 and ANNUAL #11, GIANT-SIZE SPIDER-MAN #6, and NOVA (1976) #12. less

Daily Bugle Publisher J. Jonah Jameson's spent years making Spider-Man's life difficult -- but payback's a switch when he gets shackled to Spidey, who has to rescue the irascible editor from not one but TWO mad scientists! Plus: the introductions of the Fly and Jigsaw! Electro, Mysterio, Calypso, and Mesmero! And a Dr... moreDaily Bugle Publisher J. Jonah Jameson's spent years making Spider-Man's life difficult -- but payback's a switch when he gets shackled to Spidey, who has to rescue the irascible editor from not one but TWO mad scientists! Plus: the introductions of the Fly and Jigsaw! Electro, Mysterio, Calypso, and Mesmero! And a Dr. Octopus saga so big it took two annuals to cover it! The death of a forgotten Golden Age hero and the fate of the burglar who started Spidey's career in the first place! Features first appearances by the Black Cat and Madame Web! Guest-starring Captain America, Dazzler, Doctor Strange, the Punisher, and Spider-Woman!Collects: Amazing Spider-Man #186-210, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #13-14, and Peter Parker, Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #1 -- written by Marv Wolfman, Bill Mantlo, David Michelinie, Roger Stern, and Denny O'Neil; illustrated by Keith Pollard, Jim Starlin, Bob McLeod, John Byrne, Al Milgrom, Sal Buscema, Rich Buckler, Jim Mooney, John Romita Jr, Alan Weiss, and Frank Miller. less

The adventures of the Amazing Spider-Man continue as Peter Parker tries balancing his work problems and his love life with Deb Whitman, Spider-Man faces enemies right and left! See the web-spinner trade blows with the classics (Doctor Octopus, the Vulture), the deadly (Foolkiller, Juggernaut) and the new (Ramrod, Speed Demon)! Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Moon Knight, Black Cat and the Punisher! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #211-230 and ANNUAL #15.