Spider-man is one of the most popular superheroes, and like many has a ridiculous number of comics about him. Many are good, many are terrible. If you're looking for a good one to read or own, you can't do much better that this one.
First of all, this is a relatively recent book, and so has an outrageously complex backstory. However, Mark Millar did a great job at making a self-contained story that didn't alter Spidey's history but also didn't require extensive knowledge of it. A ton of characters make appearances, most importantly the Green Goblin, Venom, and The Black Cat (and tons of others), but it's really easy to figure out their connections. The only history that's important to know is the Death of Gwen Stacy, which I figure any Spider-man fan would know anyway.
Secondly, the story is great. It has epic action scenes, villains both maniacal and sympathetic, psychological torment (it wouldn't be Spider-man without it), and suspense. It even has a little political commentary. I won't give away much of the story because it's such a great read, but it's paced wonderfully and builds to a great climax. My understanding is that it was shortly after this story that Peter Parker revealed his secret identity and went public, and this would serve as a final chapter to Peter Parker's secret life, since his protecting his identity from both enemies and other heroes plays a big role in the story.
Finally, the art is great. Most of the issues were drawn by Terry and Rachel Dodson, and a few are by Frank Cho. They're styles are a bit different, but it's not a jarring change, and both are excellent. All the character designs and emotional beats and drawn fantastically. Of course, as in many comic books, the women are over-the-top babes, which might be a draw, and even if its not, at least the women in the story are heroic and not useless.
This book works for any comic fan, whether a Spidey die-hard or someone who just wants one good epic Spider-man story with great villains. The only other thing to note is that it's a "Marvel Knights" book, so it's not as kid-appropriate as many. The violence is pretty brutal and somewhat graphic (though not absurdly so by any means) and the themes can be a bit mature. It's fine for any teenager or older, I'd think.
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