Ultimate Spider-Man / Bendis, Brian Michael

"High school, puberty, first dances--there are many pitfalls to being young. Compound these with intense personal tragedy and super-powers and you can start to visualize the world of Peter Parker, A.K.A. Spider-Man! Witness the rebirth of a legend as Peter learns what it means to be a hero!"--Back cover.

Peter Parker and an old friend named Eddie uncover some secret work their fathers did on a protoplasmic bodysuit before they died. When the material composing it proves to be unstable, Peter vows to destroy it, but Eddie feels betrayed, dons the suit, and transforms into Spider-Man's greatest enemy, the maniacal Venom.

Spiderman and Wolverine team up to solve a bizarre mystery, and Johnny Storm enrolls in Queens High School where Peter Parker attends.

Spider-Man is challenged by two enemies: Dr. Octavius and Kraven the Hunter.

Presents seven chapters in the life and adventures of Peter Parker, a timid student who is bitten by a radioactive spider, transforming him into the superhero, Spider-Man.

Collects material from "Ultimate Spider-Man" magazine, volumes twenty-eight through thirty-two, which follows the story of Spider-Man's quest to save his reputation from being destroyed by a small-time crook wearing a Spidey costume.

After a terrorist attack by Magneto that killed millions in New York City, teenage Peter Parker is dating Gwen Stacy and mutants have been outlawed. Gwen, the Human Torch, and Iceman are all staying with Peter and Aunt May. Suddenly the three find themselves dealing with big problems when Kitty Pryde is exposed as a mutant, the boy next door develops superpowers, and an imposter tries to replace Spider-Man.

When Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin, escapes custody, he gathers villains Dr. Octopus, Kraven the Hunter, the Vulture, Electro, and the Sandman, and arrives at teenage Peter Parker's front door to kill him. Spider-Man, along with teenage allies the Human Torch and Iceman, take on the Sinister Six with deadly consequences.

Collects no. 1-7 of "Ultimate Spider-Man" in which Peter Parker begins to learn more about his powers and place in the world.

Collects no. 129-133 of "Ultimate Spider-Man" in which Aunt May is arrested, and Spider-Man notices big changes and has encounters with the Human Torch and Kitty Pryde.