Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #3

In "How Green Was My Goblin!", Peter Parker visits the doctor with a cold, only to learn Aunt May’s health is more fragile than he thought. When Spider-Man is ambushed by thugs wielding a strange gas that dulls his spider sense, he’s left exposed—unmasked and vulnerable—just as the Green Goblin appears, revealing a shocking truth: the villain is Norman Osborn.

In "Spidey Saves the Day!", Spider-Man faces off against the Green Goblin in a high-stakes clash that takes a sudden, unexpected turn when an explosion wipes away Norman Osborn’s recent memories, leaving him disoriented and stripped of his villainous past. The battle’s outcome hangs in the balance as the hero confronts a foe who no longer remembers who he is.

In "The Horns of the Rhino!" from Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #3, Spider-Man races to prevent the Rhino from abducting John Jameson, whose knowledge of the U.S. space program makes him a target for foreign operatives. With the stakes high and time running short, the web-slinger must outwit the heavily armored villain before secrets are stolen and national security is compromised.

When astronaut John Jameson returns from space bearing mysterious spores, he awakens with super strength—just in time to confront a new kind of threat. With Spider-Man wrongly accused of a bank robbery, Jameson takes it upon himself to track down the web-slinger, turning his newfound powers into a personal crusade.

In this standout tale from the Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #3, Spider-Man faces his ultimate trial: capturing the Hulk to prove he’s ready to join the Avengers. With the team watching, Jo must outthink and outmaneuver the rampaging green giant in a high-stakes test of skill, courage, and heart.

In "From the Depths of Defeat!" from Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #3, Peter Parker struggles to recover from his latest battle, only to see a televised clash between the Vulture and Kraven that pulls him back into the fray. With his strength still fading, he must decide whether to face both foes again—before they turn their attention to someone else.

When Peter Parker quits being Spider-Man to focus on college and protect Aunt May, the city begins to unravel under rising crime—especially as the Kingpin consolidates power. A discarded suit ends up in the Daily Bugle, drawing public attention and Jonah Jameson’s pride, while Peter watches from the sidelines. Haunted by the consequences of his choice, he must decide whether the lessons of Uncle Ben still matter when the world needs a hero again.

In "In the Clutches of...the Kingpin!", Spider-Man takes a bold stand against the Kingpin’s growing empire, only to be outmaneuvered when the crime lord kidnaps J. Jonah Jameson and enlists the help of the dubious reporter Foswell. As Spider-Man rushes to stop him, he’s overcome by a sinister gas and left defenseless at the feet of his most dangerous foe.

In "To Die a Hero!", Spider-Man faces a deadly trap in Kingpin’s basement, where the villain attempts to drown him and J. Jonah Jameson. With Foswell’s unexpected betrayal and sacrifice, Jameson narrowly escapes, while Flash Thompson’s return adds urgent tension to the unfolding crisis.