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Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection #5 cover
Cover: Joe Quesada & Danny Miki

Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection #5

Nov 2010 · Marvel · 34.99 USD; 39.99 CAD
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This Epic Collection gathers the final issues of J. Michael Straczynski's celebrated run on Amazing Spider-Man, along with the tie-in issues from The Other crossover event. Set against the gritty backdrop of New York City, the volume sees Peter Parker facing off against a rogues' gallery including the Rhino, the Shocker, and the Absorbing Man, while also dealing with personal upheavals in his relationships with Mary Jane and Aunt May. Collecting Amazing Spider-Man #519-524 and tie-in issues from Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and Marvel Knights Spider-Man, this is a pivotal chapter leading into the Civil War era.

In "Mr. Parker Goes to Washington: Part One of Three," Peter Parker faces an impossible choice when Mephisto offers to save Aunt May’s life—on the condition that Peter live in a world where he and Mary Jane never married. Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada, with art by Joe Quesada and inks by Danny Miki, this pivotal issue dives into the emotional weight of alternate realities, as Peter wakes to a changed life where memories of their past together feel both familiar and distant. The cover by Joe Quesada and Danny Miki captures the quiet tension of a world reshaped, where even the smallest moments carry the echo of what was lost.

Contains 20 stories
Mr. Parker Goes to Washington: Part One of Three
22 pp · Superhero

In "Mr. Parker Goes to Washington: Part One of Three," Peter Parker suits up in a sleek new red and gold Spider-Man costume designed by Tony Stark—complete with body armor, gliding wings, and enhanced senses—just in time for a high-stakes mission. With Tony’s unexpected offer to become his protégé, Peter finds himself heading to Washington, D.C., where he’ll face a Senate committee probing the future of superhumans.

Mr. Parker Goes to Washington: Part Two of Three
22 pp · Superhero
Senator Dickerson

In "Mr. Parker Goes to Washington: Part Two of Three," Peter Parker faces a high-stakes political showdown as he and Tony Stark appear before a Senate investigative committee on superhuman registration. With Tony’s new red and gold Spider-Man suit now featuring adaptive camouflage and retractable metal limbs, Peter must balance his identity as a hero with the weight of national scrutiny—until an ambush by Titanium Man erupts on the Senate steps, forcing Spider-Man into action.

Mr. Parker Goes to Washington: Part Three of Three
22 pp · Superhero
Senator Dickerson

In "Mr. Parker Goes to Washington: Part Three of Three," Spider-Man stands before the Senate to testify on superhuman registration, unaware that his mentor Iron Man orchestrated the very crisis that brought him there. As the fallout from the Stamford disaster reaches home, Peter grapples with the weight of his role in a system he never asked to join.

The War at Home: Part One of Six
22 pp · Superhero

In the aftermath of the Stamford tragedy, Spider-Man joins Iron Man in Washington as the government pushes forward with a sweeping superhuman registration bill. With Tony Stark urging Peter to reveal his identity and stand by the new law, Peter faces a crushing choice that tests his beliefs, his loyalty, and the very foundation of who he is.

The Night the War Came Home: Part Two of Six
23 pp · Superhero
Mach IV (cameo)

In "The Night the War Came Home: Part Two of Six," Peter Parker grapples with the escalating fallout of his identity being exposed, forced to confront the personal cost of his choices. Though he’s reluctant, Spider-Man agrees to join Iron Man’s side in the Civil War, stepping into a divided world where even allies are now adversaries.

The War at Home: Part Three of Six
23 pp · Superhero

In "The War at Home: Part Three of Six," Spider-Man finds himself caught between duty and loyalty when he aids Iron Man in escorting a convoy of imprisoned heroes—only to face off against Captain America, who leads a daring attempt to free them. The clash between the web-slinger and the patriotic icon escalates as personal convictions collide with the chaos of war.

The War at Home: Part Four of Six
21 pp · Superhero

In "The War at Home: Part Four of Six," Peter Parker and Iron Man arrive at Reed Richards's lab to investigate Number 42, the Negative Zone prison holding unregistered heroes. As Peter grapples with regret over his choice in the Civil War, his private moment with his family is shattered when Iron Man suddenly attacks.

The War at Home: Part 5 of 6
23 pp · Superhero

In "The War at Home: Part 5 of 6," Spider-Man, still reeling from the fallout of the Superhuman Registration Act, races through the city’s underbelly after a brutal clash with Iron Man, fleeing into the darkened sewers. With Aunt May and Mary Jane in danger, Peter takes them to a run-down motel to keep them safe, then makes a bold, public declaration on national television that he regrets his decision to register—sending shockwaves through the fractured superhero world.

The War at Home: Part 6 of 7
22 pp · Superhero
Ultra-GirlJake Martino (villain)

In "The War at Home: Part 6 of 7," Spider-Man finds himself caught between fighting alongside Captain America and his allies and defending the people he loves. With the Kingpin pulling strings from prison, an assassin is sent to eliminate Spider-Man—targeting Aunt May and Mary Jane as leverage.

The War at Home: Part 7 of 7
23 pp · Superhero
Jake Martino (villain)Mach IV (cameo)Lectronn (cameo)

In the final chapter of the Civil War arc, Spider-Man returns home to Mary Jane and Aunt May, only to find the threat isn’t over—Kingpin’s sniper has been waiting, and with the battle behind him, the real danger comes at the cost of family. As Peter tries to protect those he loves, a single shot changes everything.

Back in Black Part 1
23 pp · Superhero
Jake Martino (villain)

In "Back in Black Part 1," Peter Parker races to save Aunt May after she’s shot by a sniper meant for him, only to be forced to abandon her as a Jane Doe when his identity is exposed and the law closes in. Mary Jane steps in at the hospital, posing as a relative to shield her, while Peter, cloaked in a black Spider-Man suit that mirrors his growing darkness, plunges into the city’s underworld in a relentless hunt for the shooter.

Back in Black Part 2
23 pp · Superhero
Jake Martino (villain)

In "Back in Black Part 2," Peter Parker, driven by grief and fury after Aunt May falls into a coma, goes on a relentless hunt for the sniper responsible. Tracking Jake Martino to a train station, he confronts him brutally—only for Jake to be killed moments later by an unseen shooter. Rushing to the hospital, Peter learns the grim news from Mary Jane, then discovers a spider tracer leading him to the killer’s phone, revealing a shocking call from the Kingpin.

Back in Black Part 3
22 pp · Superhero

In "Back in Black Part 3," Spider-Man confronts a captured enforcer in the sewers, pressing him for answers about Aunt May’s attack, while back at the hospital, Peter faces a desperate choice when her condition worsens and their resources dwindle. With no time to spare, he risks everything by giving her his own blood, trusting in a past miracle. Just as he’s forced to face the consequences, Kingpin’s escape plan unfolds—and Spider-Man arrives to meet him head-on.

Back in Black Part 4
23 pp · Superhero
Back in Black Part 5: An Incident on the Fourth Floor
22 pp · Superhero

In "Back in Black Part 5: An Incident on the Fourth Floor," Peter Parker finds himself tangled in a web of suspicion when a hospital nurse raises alarms over strange substances in an elderly patient’s blood—linked to a transfusion Peter gave—and the mysterious cash payments from the patient’s niece. With a detective pressing him with hostile questions, Peter makes a desperate move, scrambling to protect Aunt May and fleeing the hospital with a series of escalating actions that could land him in serious trouble.

One More Day Part 1
24 pp · Superhero

In "One More Day Part 1," Peter Parker is desperate to keep Aunt May in private care as her medical bills mount, forcing him to confront Iron Man—now an enemy—over a lifeline he can’t afford. Though Tony refuses direct help, claiming the risk of exposure is too great, a surprising ally steps in with a generous solution.

One More Day, Part 2: The Other Side of Darkness
25 pp · Superhero
Dead Girl (cameo)
One More Day, Part 3
23 pp · Superhero
One More Day, Part 4
32 pp · Superhero

In "One More Day, Part 4," Peter Parker faces an impossible choice: save Aunt May’s life by erasing his marriage to Mary Jane Watson from reality. With time running out, he and Mary Jane confront the weight of their decision, seeing a glimpse of the daughter they might have had. When the world goes dark, Peter wakes to a changed morning—Aunt May is safe, but the bond between him and Mary Jane feels fragile, as if something vital has been rewritten.

Peter Is Who We All Want to Be...
29 pp · Superhero
Spider-ManMary Jane ParkerAunt MayIron Man

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Cast · 40 characters

Full credits

writer, artist, inker Joe Quesada
colorist Dean White
cover pencils Joe Quesada
cover inks Danny Miki

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Amazing Spider-Man #529 (2006), The Amazing Spider-Man #529 (2006), The Amazing Spider-Man #530 (2006), The Amazing Spider-Man #531 (2006), The Amazing Spider-Man #532 (2006), The Amazing Spider-Man #533 (2006), Civil War: Spider-Man Decisions #[nn] (2006), The Amazing Spider-Man #534 (2006), The Amazing Spider-Man #535 (2006), The Amazing Spider-Man #536 (2006), The Amazing Spider-Man #537 (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man #538 (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man #538 (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man #539 (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man #539 (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man #540 (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man #541 (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man #542 (2007), Spider-Man: One More Day Sketchbook #[nn] (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man #543 (2007), Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24 (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man #544 (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man #544 (2007), Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24 (2007), Marvel Spotlight: Spider-Man - One More Day / Brand New Day #[nn] (2007), Sensational Spider-Man #41 (2007), Sensational Spider-Man #41 (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man #545 (2008), The Amazing Spider-Man #545 (2008), Wizard: The Comics Magazine #179, Wizard: The Comics Magazine #182

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