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Cover: Steve Ditko

Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #2

Dec 2016 · Marvel · 39.99 USD; 52.00 CAD
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This 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.

Contains 22 stories
The End of Spider-Man!
22 pp · Superhero
Anna Watkins (May Parker's neighbor)Rocky Roberts (Car Thief)Irv (Cop)

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.

Spidey Strikes Back!
22 pp · Superhero
Mr. WormlyRock GimpyLouie (Stool Pigeon)

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.

The Coming of the Scorpion!
20 pp · Superhero
Dr. Farley Stillwell (death)

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.

Where Flies the Beetle...!
20 pp · Superhero
The Clown, and His Masters of Menace!
20 pp · Superhero
Mrs. Van Der Twilliger

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.

The Goblin and the Gangsters
20 pp · Superhero
Lucky LoboMr. Merriweather
Spider-Man Goes Mad!
20 pp · Superhero
Captured by J. Jonah Jameson!
20 pp · Superhero
The Man In The Crime-Master's Mask!
20 pp · Superhero
Mr. Davis (school principal)
Bring Back My Goblin To Me!
20 pp · Superhero
The Menace of "the Molten Man!"
20 pp · Superhero
Principal Davis
The Wondrous World of Dr. Strange!
20 pp · Superhero
barroom brawlers (unnamed)

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.

Never Step on a Scorpion!
20 pp · Superhero
The Claws of the Cat!
20 pp · Superhero
The CatJoe

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.

If This Be My Destiny...!
20 pp · Superhero
Foxy Briggs
Man on a Rampage!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Doctor Octopus [Master Planner]Betty BrantNed LeedsJ. Jonah JamesonAunt May ParkerDr. Curt ConnorsFrederick FoswellUncle Ben Parker (picture)Charlie

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.

The Final Chapter!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Aunt May ParkerCurt ConnorsFrederick FoswellJ. Jonah JamesonBetty BrantDr. Octopus' Henchmen (villains)Uncle Ben Parker (cameo flashback)Kraven (Last panel teaser, cameo)

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.

The Thrill of the Hunt!
20 pp · Superhero
The Molten Man Regrets...!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Molten Man

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 Falls the Meteor!
20 pp · Superhero
Sally Green

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.

Once Upon a Time, There Was a Robot...!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Professor StrommNorman Osborn (introduction)J. Jonah JamesonFrederick FoswellMax YoungGwen StacyFlash ThompsonHarry Osborn
Just a Guy Named Joe!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]J. Jonah JamesonNed LeedsHarry OsbornNorman OsbornFlash ThompsonGwen StacyAunt May ParkerJoe Smith (villain, introduction)Mary Jane Watson

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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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Steve Ditko
writer Stan Lee
colorist Stan Goldberg
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks Steve Ditko

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Amazing Spider-Man #18 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man #19 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man #20 (1965), The Amazing Spider-Man #21 (1965), The Amazing Spider-Man #22 (1965), The Amazing Spider-Man #23 (1965), The Amazing Spider-Man #24 (1965), The Amazing Spider-Man #25 (1965), The Amazing Spider-Man #26 (1965), The Amazing Spider-Man #27 (1965), The Amazing Spider-Man #28 (1965), The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2 (1965), The Amazing Spider-Man #29 (1965), The Amazing Spider-Man #30 (1965), The Amazing Spider-Man #31 (1965), The Amazing Spider-Man #32 (1966), The Amazing Spider-Man #33 (1966), The Amazing Spider-Man #34 (1966), The Amazing Spider-Man #35 (1966), The Amazing Spider-Man #36 (1966), The Amazing Spider-Man #37 (1966), The Amazing Spider-Man #38 (1966), Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man #2 (2009), Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man #3 (2009), Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man #4 (2010), Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man #1

Reprinted in The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1 [Fifth Edition] (2022)

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