Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #2
"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.
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Average Joe, Joe Smith, fails at being a fighter and tries his hand at acting. Dressed up as a robotic monster, he is zapped with electricity and chemicals which causes him to go on a violent spree against those who doubted his abilities. Meanwhile, Norman Osborn puts a price on Spider-Man’s head and our hero is plagued with goons trying to bump him off. Pete narrowly misses meeting Mary Jane.
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