Comic Story Arcs

Doc Ock returns to do in Spidey, but with Hammerhead, the only gangster with more steel in his dome than in his gun, waging a turf war to take over the city it's open season on spiders! Always a man of the people, Spidey uncovers the machinations of a mayoral candidate who's not quite what he seems. Let's just say there's no doubt Richard Raleigh put the "action" in political action, alright? And topping it off comes a knuckle-busting, knock-down, drag-out fight between Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk that's one for the ages!

Norman Osborn’s memory has returned. The Green Goblin is back. Gwen Stacy is missing. And it will all lead to a confrontation atop the George Washington Bridge whose aftermath will leave Peter Parker, the Amazing Spider-Man, forever changed. That’s right it’s the—spoiler warning!— death of Gwen Stacy, the story that put a generation into therapy and cemented the Green Goblin’s name as the definition of evil. The Marvel Masterworks present this tragic tale and a host of Spider-Man classics that would come to define the Webspinner’s world for years to come: the debut of Col. John Jameson’s werewolf curse, the Man-Wolf. The beginning of Harry Osborn’s descent into madness and suspicion and a certain green costume. The first appearance of Frank Castle—the Punisher—the maybe-villain, maybe-anti-hero who would rise to become one of Marvel’s most famous characters. Topping it off, there’s first appearance of the nefarious Jackal, the return of the Vulture, Hammerhead, the hilarious Human Torch-built Spider-Mobile, and the shocking wedding of Aunt May and Doctor Octopus!

There's no doubting that Peter Parker has never had it easy. When he's facing a gauntlet of ne'erdo-wells the likes of the Molten Man, Morbius and Man-Wolf just for starters, then you know that the Parker luck is in full effect-and you're in store for some top-notch Spider-Man adventures! Exhibit A: Teetering on the edge of sanity since the death of his father (a.k.a. the Green Goblin), Harry Osborn goes off the deep end and takes up the mantle of Spidey's nemesis.

Peter Parker's life has never been easy, but it's hard to take a turn for the worse when your dead girlfriend shows up on your doorstep. Oh, then there's that famous Parker luck, which means it does. It means, Spidey, you've been cloned! The Amazing Spider-Man launches into the storyline that shocked the comics world! The scheming Jackal takes our hero through the wringer as he not only has to face one of his greatest personal tragedies, but also has to battle through the Scorpion, the Tarantula ... and himself! You'll also enjoy the blossoming of Peter and Mary Jane's relationship, and even their first kiss, as well as the return of the Shocker and the Sandman, and so much more!

Stories of spectacular web-slinging adventures from Spider-Man's early days including battles with the Green Goblin, the Molten Man, Vulture and Scorpion! Featuring appearences by Dr. Strange and the Human Torch! Collecting THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #20-30 & ANNUAL #2.

Spider-Man starts college! Plus, Kraven the Hunter and the Molten Man look to end the wall-crawler. And the Green Gobling appears looking for his final revenge.

After months of hints and failed setups, Mary Jane Watson jumps into Peter Parker's life with a bang - leaving him unsure who he likes more, MJ or Gwen Stacy! And while Peter gets a motorcycle and his fi rst apartment with friend Harry Osborn, Spider-Man faces villains deadlier than ever! The Lizard! Kraven the Hunter! A new Vulture! The Kingpin! And introducing the Rhino and Shocker! Plus: The Avengers try to recruit Spidey by sending him after the Hulk! And weary of public mistrust, Peter decides he'll be Spider-Man no more!

After a moment of doubt, Peter Parker is back as the Amazing Spider-Man! But now he'll have to contend with the new villainy of the Kingpin as well as the return of Doctor Octopus!

It's heroic Spidey battles against the likes of the villainous Vulture, Mysterio and Medusa of the Inhumans, this one's a nail-biter if there ever was. Plus, Spider-Man and Green Goblin fight to the finish in a battle that you'll never forget!

All the swingin' calamity and social consciousness kicks off with the Kingpin's quest to decipher an ancient clay tablet whose secrets promise great power. Poor ol' Spidey gets into the mix and after saving the day finds himself branded Public Enemy No. 1 ('natch). With the Kingpin on one side and J. Jonah Jameson turning up the heat in the Daily Bugle, things go from bad to horrible with the introduction of Man-Mountain Marko and Maggia bossman, Silvermane. It's a Peter Parker pressure cooker that only gets turned up from there! Also featuring battles with Quicksilver, the Shocker, and the Lizard!

Read the tales are enough to make even ol' J. Jonah Jameson fall in love with Spidey. (Well, maybe not!) But that means you've no competition for a date with the likes of the Prowler in his first appearance; the beautiful Black Widow seen for the first time in her sultry new spy gear; an underworld family in-fight between the Kingpin and the Schemer - including Vanessa Fisk's entrée into Marveldom; and the Chameleon, Electro and the Kangaroo - an assemblage that's always the bridesmaid but never the bride. It's not just the most colorful array of villains in comics, of course! There's melodrama aplenty in the fashion that could only befit poor Peter Parker. See how Mr. Luckless himself handles not only the loss of his powers and glowing Gwen's fear of Spidey, but how he wiggles his way out of revealing his identity right before Gwen, MJ, and the gang's very eyes! We'll be waiting, so don't forget that corsage, most Fearless Front Facer!

The critically acclaimed creative team delivers again! Peter Parker has learned that with great power, there must also come great responsibility, but in the wake of the Sept. 11th tragedy, Marvel's wisecracking wall-crawler comes to understand that not all heroes possess amazing abilities. Plus: Aunt May discovers Peter's greatest secret, as a new status quo is set for the web-slinger and the woman who raised him! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (vol. 2) #36 - #39!

The world-famous wall-crawler faces evil old and new as the Eisner-Award-winning team of J. Michael Straczynski and John Romita Jr. continue their acclaimed run! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (vol. 2) #40 - #45.

This is it, Arachnophiles!!!! Prepare for what promises to be the most pulse-pounding piece of four color fiction to be delivered unto the Mighty Marvel Minions in decades! You asked for more Spidey! You demanded it! And, by Buckley, you're gonna get it! After the devastatingly heartwarming events of ONE MORE DAY, Peter Parker puts the past behind him and sets forth on a BRAND NEW DAY! Starting with Amazing Spider-Man #546, you now have THREE times the action! THREE times the villains! THREE times the danger! Amazing Spider-Man - Bank on it, buck-o! And if that weren't enough: ASM #546 goes double-sized to bring you back-up features that introduce you to the new players in the lives of Peter and his family!

Silvermane has discovered the Elixir of Life and has had his youth restored. While Silvermane initiated his transformation, Curt Connors struggles to prevent his as the Lizard tries to force his way out!

It's 1955 in America and teenagers have gone wild and bloodthirsty. Travis Kidd takes on a mysterious enemy in a drag race--and someone's not walking away afterwards! But what does it all have to do with Skinner Sweet?

In Las Vegas circa 1935, Skinner Sweet and our gal Pearl are about to learn the hard way that the bloodsuckers in Hollywood were nothing compared to what awaits them in Sin City. When the bodies of prominent businessmen start showing up drained of blood, police Chief Cash McCogan faces a threat much darker and deadlier than anything he could have imagined...and the only sure bet in town is that Skinner and Pearl are right in the thick of it.

Henry Preston and his wife Pearl Jones have tried to live a quiet life, but when a second World War erupts overseas, he joins a clandestine group on a secret mission to Japan to hunt a new breed of bloodsucker. Meanwhile, Skinner Sweet has plans of his own...

The Rot has infected the entirety of the DC Universe! Now the guardians of the Red and Green must join forces and battle against insurmountable odds to save not only their lives and those of their loved ones--but all life. The War of the Elementals begins in this crossover event spanning ANIMAL MAN, SWAMP THING, and FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E.

Collects Annihilation #1-6 & Annihilation: Heralds of Galactus #1-2. Nova! Drax! Super-Skrull! Ronan! Quasar! Thanos! Annihilus! Silver Surfer! Galactus! With the power of Galactus behind him, is Annihilus unstoppable? The universe's one hope may be Thanos the mad Titan as sacrifices are made, ancient evil strikes, and new heroes rise!

Meet Scott Lang, the astonishing Ant-Man! To save his daughter, Cassie, Scott is forced to return to a life of crime, stealing Hank Pym's original costumed identity. But when his noble intentions win the Avengers' approval, he takes over as the all-new Ant-Man, full-time! Electronics whiz Scott secures a job with Tony Stark, but the size-changing super hero must save Iron Man after a brutal battle with the Hulk. No shrinking violet, Scott holds his own in astonishing adventures with Spider-Man, the Thing and the Avengers. And when Ant-Man and Hawkeye join forces, somebody's gonna get it!

A man of action and a man of science, Dr. Henry Pym invented an amazing growth serum and a cybernetic helmet, and with them he became — the Astonishing Ant-Man! Pym soon teamed with Janet Van Dyne, the winsome Wasp, and the two tiny titans went on to battle an array of mini- and maxi-sized menaces from the Scarlet Beetle to the Black Knight! But adventures in the microscopic world weren’t enough for one of the Marvel Age’s first super heroes. Soon, Ant-Man became the biggest Avenger there ever was — Giant-Man!

The city of San Diego is struck by a massive quake that sinks everything west of the San Diego Zoo. The "Sub Diego" survivors look towards Aquaman for help and leadership as Aquaman strives to maintain order in this new, chaotic society.

A mystery sends Aquaman to the ends of the Earth to solve an ancient murder--one that will reveal a horrific truth about Arthur Curry and threaten those closest to him.

As Aquaman faces his greatest foes, Black Manta plans his ultimate revenge on the Sea King--resulting in the death of Aquaman's infant son and the dissolution of his marriage.

It is a fresh beginning for a brand-new Aquaman, as he embarks on a quest for his missing father, discovers the fate of Atlantis, and confronts the terrifying King Shark and the mysterious Dweller as an undersea war breaks out.

The biggest band in rock history invades Riverdale! When the Archies find their town overrun by monsters because of a spell gone wrong, can rock legends KISS save the day? Sabrina the Teenage Witch is also featured adding a magical touch to this epic crossover.

Ares--who has invaded Olympus, attempted to take over earth, stood at the walls of Troy, and fought toe to toe with and against Earth's greatest heroes--has turned his back on Olympus and centuries of brutal warfare to begin life anew on Earth with one goal: to raise his child. But what happens when Olympus--under siege and in danger of falling--calls on its most violent son to come to its rescue? And what happens if Ares refuses?

In the aftermath of ARTIFACTS, Darkness bearer Jackie Estacado reconstructed the fabric of the universe to save his daughter Hope and resurrect his previously murdered lover, Jenny Romano. What seemed like an innocent transgression to set things right for himself has created cracks that have allowed older, greater evils to enter our world.

Cyclops, Emma, Wolverine and Armor are off in Japan dealing with giant monsters. Meanwhile, something dire happens that demands the attention of the X-Men. Storm, Colossus and Kitty Pryde join Beast and Agent Brand to take on the Brood.