Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #9

When Peter and Ned Leeds dig into the mysterious origins of Gwen Stacy’s clone, their search takes a dangerous turn—Ned is taken by the Jackal and the Tarantula, leading to a chilling revelation: the Jackal is none other than Professor Warren. The truth behind the clone and the man behind the mask unravels in a story that redefines what it means to be a hero.

In "Even If I Live, I Die!", Spider-Man and Ned are trapped by the Jackal, who reveals a twisted past fueled by grief and obsession. As the clock ticks down on a deadly bomb, Spider-Man must face a clone of himself while confronting the shattered psyche of Miles Warren, whose love for Gwen Stacy drove him to unimaginable lengths.

In "Skirmish Beneath the Streets!", Peter Parker tries to put the past behind him after disposing of a dangerous clone, only to face a new threat when the Shocker launches a surprise attack on the city. With tensions still high from the Jackal's recent schemes, Spider-Man must balance the fallout with the urgent need to protect New York.

When Peter and his friends gather for Betty and Ned’s wedding, the celebration takes a sudden turn as the enigmatic villain Mirage crashes the event with a daring heist in mind. Amid the chaos, Peter must balance his role as a guest with the urgent need to protect his friends and stop the masked intruder.

Spider-Man and Nightcrawler cross paths in the middle of a chaotic street shooting, each convinced the other is the shooter—leading to a tense, lightning-fast clash of acrobatics and claws. As the dust settles, both heroes realize they’ve been set up, while the Punisher’s hunt for an imposter takes a dangerous turn.

In "Let the Punisher Fit the Crime!", Spider-Man teams up with the Punisher to track down a mysterious sniper targeting New York. As Jigsaw captures Spider-Man, the Punisher and Nightcrawler launch a daring rescue, but the real threat is just beginning—while J. Jonah Jameson enlists Dr. Marla Madison in a new campaign to bring down the web-slinger.

In "Deadline!", Spider-Man faces a desperate race against time after Kingpin drains his life force to save his dying son, leaving him weakened and near death. With the help of Dr. Conners, Spider-Man fights to reverse the effects of the Vita-Drain machine before it's too late.