Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #17

In "High Tide," Wolverine tracks down his old ally Charlemagne after learning she’s been executing KGB agents from a past mission. Peter Parker and Ned Leeds follow the story to Germany for the Daily Bugle, unaware of the deadly path they’re walking. When Spider-Man intervenes in Wolverine’s hunt, the clash of intentions leads to a tragic turn neither hero could foresee.

In the aftermath of Ned Leeds’ death, Peter Parker grapples with the fallout as Betty struggles to hold herself together. When the new Hobgoblin emerges and targets the Rose’s gang, Spider-Man is handed a file that could finally reveal the truth—only to lose it in a fiery clash. With Flash Thompson exonerated and the past laid bare, Peter must decide what comes next.

In "Mask," Spider-Man grapples with lingering guilt over Ned Leeds' death, a burden that clouds his judgment and sharpens his resolve. With Wolverine's unexpected guidance, he confronts the weight of his past while the Rose, scrambling to recover from her misstep, finds herself entangled with a dangerous new threat—the Hobgoblin.

In "The Wages of Sin," Spider-Man grapples with the shock of learning that Ned Leeds has been the Hobgoblin all along, while Richard Fisk, confessing his past to a priest, reveals the twisted origins behind his own identity as the Rose and Ned’s descent into villainy.

In "The Big Question," Peter Parker swings by a church rummage sale to reclaim his old microscope—donated by Aunt May—only to find himself stepping in when a thief tries to steal a priceless religious artifact. Amid the quiet chaos of the sale, Peter takes a moment to ask Mary Jane the one question that’s been on his mind.

In "Dark Journey!", Mary Jane faces a painful personal crisis when she turns down Peter's marriage proposal, forcing her to travel to Pittsburgh where she discovers her sister has been arrested. Meanwhile, Spider-Man is ambushed by a far more advanced version of the Spider-Slayer robot, now under the control of the relentless Smythe. With Mary Jane pleading for his help and a deadly threat closing in, Peter must choose between saving the woman he loves and stopping a villain who’s evolved beyond anything he’s faced before.

In "Growing Pains!", Peter Parker finds himself in Pittsburgh, where he faces a tense encounter with Mary Jane's father while also battling Smythe’s menacing Spider-Slayer robot. As secrets unravel and old tensions surface, Mary Jane takes a bold stand to clear her sister’s name and confront the truth behind her father’s deception. With emotions running high and the stakes personal, Peter and Mary Jane navigate a turning point that could redefine their future.

In "Crawling [Kraven's Last Hunt Part 2]," Mary Jane waits anxiously for Peter, unaware that Kraven has captured and buried him alive. Disguised in Spider-Man’s suit, Kraven now stalks the city, while Vermin prowls the sewers in search of prey. When Mary Jane provokes a pair of street thugs, she’s rescued by a brutal, unfamiliar Spider-Man—someone who doesn’t feel like the man she loves.

In "Thunder [Kraven's Last Hunt Part 5]," Spider-Man confronts Kraven in a final, desperate showdown beneath the city. Kraven, convinced he’s surpassed his prey by wearing Spider-Man’s costume and claiming victory through deception, forces the hero into a brutal underground trial against Vermin. With the fight over and Vermin defeated, Kraven declares an end to his hunt—then vanishes into a coffin, shotgun in hand, leaving Spider-Man to face the aftermath.