Best of
Spider-Man

2009

Amazing Spider-Man by J. Michael Straczynski: Ultimate Collection, Vol. 1


J. Michael Straczynski - 2009
    Michael Straczynski and John Romita Jr. introduce an enigmatic stranger who will forever change the way Peter Parker views himself ... and the origins of his amazing alter ego Plus, the web-slinger struggles with the most horrific tragedy ever to befall his city: the events of Sept. 11. Then, for years, Peter Parker kept his heroic double identity a guarded secret from his beloved Aunt May. Now that she's finally learned the truth, how will May react to the shocking revelation? Plus: On a trip to California, Spider-Man takes on his classic foe, Doctor Octopus Collects Amazing Spider-Man #30-45.

Amazing Spider-Man by J. Michael Straczynski: Ultimate Collection, Vol. 2


J. Michael Straczynski - 2009
    Michael Straczynski and artist John Romita Jr., featuring Spider-Man continuing to protect innocent citizens from harm as he struggles to keep his personal life together. Peter always believed the radioactive spider-bite that granted him his powers was an accident. Now, the mysterious Ezekiel offers a shockingly different explanation! Next, Peter's career as a teacher intersects with his life as Spider-Man in a touching story about family devotion. Then, the web-slinger teams up with Iron Man, Captain America and others to battle a group of monsters set on destroying New York City! Volume also includes the historic 500th issue featuring artwork by legendary Spidey artist John Romita Sr.! Collects Amazing Spider-Man #46-58, #500-502, and Best of Spider-Man Volume 3 HC, with extras.

Spider-Man 2099 Classic, Vol. 1


Peter DavidTerry Kavanagh - 2009
    Venture, the Specialist, the Vulture - the future is full of menaces, but none so vile as a corrupt government and the corporations behind it! A scary future needs a hero who's just as creepy - perhaps a Wall-Crawler of some kind? See the world of tomorrow and the cast who inhabit it as the Spider-Man of 2099 battles evil in both high and low society in the 2099 imprint's flagship title, written by industry legend Peter David! Collecting: Spider-Man 2099 1-10

Ultimate Spider-Man, Volume 10


Brian Michael Bendis - 2009
    It's a gut-wrenching, emotional roller coaster you'll never forget. And Spider-Man is on the call when there is a huge explosion in the side of the Triskelion - the high-tech site housing superhuman criminals. From the acrid smoke emerges a man seething with vengeance - a man who wants Peter Parker dead That man is Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin And for the web-spinner, things are about to get out of control Then, things are changing in the young life of Peter Parker: the Fantastic Four's Johnny Storm is now his buddy - and the hot-headed super hero has taken a liking to Peter's classmate, Liz Allen But something is horribly wrong with Liz - something that will soon affect the life of every student at Midtown High - including Peter's ex-girlfriend, Kitty Pryde Guest-starring the X-Men and the most malevolent mutant of all: Magneto, Master of Magnetism Plus: The return of Omega Red And the worst day in Peter Parker's life.Collecting: Ultimate Spider-Man 112-122

Amazing Spider-Man by J.M.S. Ultimate Collection Book One


J. Michael Straczynski - 2009
    Michael Straczynski and John Romita Jr. introduce an enigmatic stranger who will forever change the way Peter Parker views himself...and the origins of his amazing alter ego! Plus, the web-slinger struggles with the most horrific tragedy ever to befall his city: the events of Sept. 11. Then, for years, Peter Parker kept his heroic double identity a guarded secret from his beloved Aunt May. Now that she's finally learned the truth, how will May react to the shocking revelation? Plus: On a trip to California, Spider-Man takes on his classic foe, Doctor Octopus!Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1999) #30-45.

Spider-Man Noir, Vol. 1


David Hine - 2009
    The year is 1933, and New York City is not-so-secretly run by corrupt politicians, crooked cops, big businesses... and suave gangland bosses like New York's worst, the Goblin. But when a fateful spider-bite gives the young rabble-rouser Peter Parker the power to fight the mobster who killed his Uncle Ben, will even that be enough? It's a tangled web of Great Depression pulp, with familiar faces like you've never seen them before! By "Hardboiled" David Hine, Fabrice "The Spider" Sapolsky, and Carmine "Carbine" Di Giandomenico! Collects Spider-Man Noir #1-4.

Spider-Man/Mary Jane: ...You Just Hit The Jackpot


Stan LeeRon Frenz - 2009
    Fans know her as Spider-Man's girlfriend, wife and confidante - but Mary Jane Watson won't stand in ANYONE'S shadow! This red-headed knockout has plenty of her own stories to tell! Learn about MJ's tragic upbringing - witness her reconcile with her family by making the hardest decisions she ever made, stand up to an obsessed stalker, and fight for her life against a madman who thinks SHE'S Spider-Man! Plus: When did she learn Spider-Man's secret identity? What did they do on their first date? And how tightly do her and Peter's lives entwine? Get the full scoop here, Tiger! Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #43, #259, #291-292, #309, and Annual #19; Untold Tales Of Spider-Man #16; The Amazing Spider-Man: Parallel Lives Graphic Novel; and Amazing Spider-Man (1999) #50.

The Amazing Spider-Man #531


Joe St. Pierre - 2009
    As if suffering politicians who want to impose all sort of new rules on guys like him isn't enough, he's also got to deal with the monstrous might of the Titanium Man! Good thing for Spidey, his new costume's got some very special features - Get ready, True Believer. The clouds are quickly building on the horizon for a storm that will shake the entire Marvel Universe next month!