spider-man (fictional character)

Collects the first thirty-one issues of "Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man, " the comic that revived the character in the 1970s, following the adventures of the young hero as he faces Tarantula, Kraven, Lightmaster, Vulture, and many other villains. Features appearances by the Fantastic Four, the Inhumans, and the Champions.

Peter Parker, a studious high school senior, acquires superhero powers after being bitten by a genetically enhanced spider while on a field trip. Includes photographs for the 2002 "Spider-Man" film.

Spider-Man becomes the lead suspect when a rash of unspeakable crimes hits New York City and he will have to come up with some ingenious ideas to clear his name and find the real culprit.

Spider-Man tries to stop Sandman from using a duplicator machine to clone himself.

Spider-Man must rely on his superhero strength and intelligence to defeat the mad scientist, Doctor Octopus, who seeks to use his scientific research for world domination.

Spider-Man needs the help of the Fantastic Four when he is framed by the Chameleon for the theft of a secret formula.

Spider-Man, framed for a rash of robberies, learns he has been set up by a con man who is passing himself off as the superhero Mysterio.

Relates the story of how the bite of a radioactive spider turned Peter Parker into Spider-Man.

After young Miles Morales is bitten by a genetically altered spider, he is given incredible powers but doesn't understand this new world into which he has been thrust. Following in the footsteps of the original Spider-Man, Miles attempts to live up to Peter Parker's legend.

Spider-Man Miles Morales battles his uncle, the Prowler, while trying to stop the Scorpion from taking over the New York City underworld.