These are the stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators.
When young Peter Parker gains remarkable abilities from a radioactive spider, he must step up and try to become a hero - while also dealing with the fantastic pressures of an everyday teenager! For with great power, there must also come great responsibility!
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Vol. 1: Enjoy these stories of spectacular web-slinging adventure from Spidey's very beginning - including the tragic origin that started it all; the first appearances of the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson, Doctor Octopus, the Sandman, the Vulture and Electro and guest-star nods from the Fantastic Four and Human Torch! Relive the foundation of every amazing arachnid adventure that followed!
- Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #1-10 and material from Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15.
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Vol. 2: Peter Parker has not been Spider-Man for very long, but the threats this newly minted hero must face are mounting quickly! Experience the debuts of Mysterio, Kraven the Hunter, the Scorpion — and most dastardly of all, the Green Goblin! And as if that weren’t enough, the eight-armed Doctor Octopus has returned, determined to unmask Spidey! Plus: Witness the wall-crawler’s first meetings with Daredevil and the Hulk, and the continuing development of his love/hate friendship with the Human Torch! But when Doc Ock recruits five villainous allies to join him in the Sinister Six, Spider-Man will face the battle of his life!
- Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #11-19 and Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #1.
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Vol. 3: Peter Parker may have the most amazing powers in the super hero biz, but that only goes so far when you're a bad luck magnet. Not only does his boss consider him Public Enemy No. 1, he's sending not just one but two super villains after him: the Scorpion and Spider-Slayer. To add insult to injury, the Human Torch one-ups Spidey against the Beetle. And making matters worse, the Green Goblin teams up with the Crime-Master, Aunt May finds a certain red-and- blue costume and the Molten Man makes high school graduation a day to remember. Plus: an iconic team-up between Spider-Man and Doctor Strange
- Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #20-28 and Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #2.
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Vol. 4: The Master Planner saga is as perfect a Spider-Man story as you'll ever find, including one of the most iconic moments in Marvel history. Plus: Peter's first days on campus at Empire State University introduce you to Gwen Stacy, tease something strange afoot with Norman Osborn and feature villains from the colorful (Kraven the Hunter) to the crazed (J. Jonah Jameson).
- Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #29-38.
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Vol. 5: With his identity uncovered by the Green Goblin, Spider-Man finds himself fighting for his life - only to discover that the Goblin is none other than Norman Osborn. It's a story that reset the stakes for super heroes, and the historic moments don't stop there. This volume also features the first appearance of Mary Jane Watson, Spidey's attempt to join the Avengers, and the debuts of the Rhino and the Shocker.
- Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #39-46