Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis Epic Collection volume of Amazing Spider-Man reprints the web-slinger's adventures from the late 1960s and early 1970s, including the classic storyline where the Green Goblin discovers Spider-Man's secret identity, leading to a tragic confrontation. Collecting issues from the original series, this edition features the work of legendary creators like Stan Lee, John Romita Sr., and Gil Kane, and includes the debut of the Prowler and the return of the Lizard. This is a new printing of the 2014 collection, part of Marvel's comprehensive Epic Collection line that presents Spider-Man's history in chronological order.
"The End of Spider-Man!" marks a pivotal moment in the web-slinger’s saga, spotlighting a desperate Joe Smith—just an average man pushed to extremes—transformed into a violent force after a lab accident. As Norman Osborn offers a bounty on Spider-Man’s head, Peter Parker struggles to stay one step ahead of relentless attackers, all while narrowly avoiding a fateful encounter with Mary Jane. Written by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, with Ditko handling art, inks, and even the cover, this gripping tale blends personal tragedy with high-stakes action in a story that remains a cornerstone of Spider-Man’s legacy.
In "The End of Spider-Man!", Peter Parker faces his lowest moment when the city turns against him, believing he's abandoned his duty. Haunted by the weight of failure and the crumbling of his personal life, he stands at a crossroads, wondering if he can truly walk away from being Spider-Man.
In "Spidey Strikes Back!", Spider-Man races to rescue the Human Torch after learning the Enforcers and Sandman have captured him. With a lead from an unexpected source, Spider-Man swings into action, determined to stop the villains before they strike again.
In "The Coming of the Scorpion!", J. Jonah Jameson's desperate bid to catch Spider-Man backfires when he funds Dr. Stillwell's experiment to turn Mac Gargan into the Scorpion. The transformation unleashes a far more dangerous foe than anyone anticipated, sending the city into chaos as the Scorpion's rampage threatens to spiral out of control. Spider-Man must face off against a villain who's more monstrous than ever before—before it's too late.
When the Circus of Crime breaks free from prison, they shed their old leader, the Ringmaster, and rebrand as the Masters of Menace, turning their sights on a high-stakes art heist. With their new identity and a fresh agenda, they’re no longer just circus freaks—they’re a threat with a plan.
When Xandu’s henchmen steal half the Wand of Watoomb from Dr. Strange, Spider-Man intervenes, thinking they’re just burglars—only to find himself in over his head. The unlikely duo must combine their skills to stop Xandu’s larger scheme before the wand’s power falls into the wrong hands.
In "The Claws of the Cat!", Spider-Man takes on a high-stakes chase after a thousand-dollar bounty from J. Jonah Jameson for capturing The Cat, all while wrestling with personal news: Betty tells Peter that Ned has asked her to marry him.
When Aunt May’s life hangs in the balance due to a mysterious radiation in her blood, Peter Parker races against time to find a cure—only to discover that Dr. Octopus has stolen the vital isotope needed to create it. With the clock ticking and no clear path to recovery, Peter must confront the scientist’s motives before it’s too late.
In "The Final Chapter!", Spider-Man fights to free himself from a collapsing underwater base as water surges around him, with Aunt May’s life hanging in the balance. With time running out, he must push through pain and desperation to reach the serum that could save her, facing off against Doc Ock’s forces in a race against the rising tide.
In "The Molten Man Regrets...!", the fiery villain returns with a new plan—this time, he’s determined to think ahead. But when Spider-Man shows up, even his smoldering resolve might not be enough to outwit the web-slinger.
When a mysterious meteor grants Norton Fester superhuman strength and agility, he channels his newfound abilities not as a villain, but as the Looter—robbing banks to fund his secretive scientific pursuits. This gripping tale explores the line between ambition and ethics, as one man’s quest for knowledge pushes him into the shadows.
In "Just a Guy Named Joe!", Joe Smith, a man with no superpowers and even less luck, takes a bizarre turn when a freak accident transforms him into a rampaging, electrically charged menace—just as Spider-Man is caught in a deadly crossfire between Norman Osborn’s bounty hunters and a city on edge. With Mary Jane just out of reach and a new threat on the loose, Peter Parker must dodge both bullets and madness in a fight that’s as personal as it is chaotic.
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Reprinted in The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1 [Fifth Edition] (2022)
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