Spider-Man: Am I an Avenger? #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 2011 collection brings together the five-issue miniseries that finds Spider-Man questioning his place among Earth's Mightiest Heroes. After a misunderstanding with the Avengers leaves him feeling unworthy, Peter Parker sets out to prove he has what it takes to be a true Avenger, facing off against foes like Doctor Octopus and the Rhino while crossing paths with numerous Marvel heroes and villains. The story balances classic Spider-Man humor and heart with a thoughtful look at what it truly means to be a hero.
In "… To Become an Avenger!", Spider-Man teams up with the Avengers as they unravel a mystery tied to Nebula’s strange experiments—each one causing the universe to briefly blink out of existence. When Sersi resists the latest test, she manages to shield those in the room, but the world beyond remains trapped in a terrifying void. Written by John Byrne and illustrated by Paul Ryan, with inks by Tom Palmer and colors by Christie Scheele, this 2011 issue features a striking cover by Stuart Immonen and Wade von Grawbadger.
In this 2011 installment from *Spider-Man: Am I an Avenger?*, the Avengers issue a challenge to prove Spider-Man’s worth: capture the Hulk. With the stakes high and the odds stacked, Jo must rely on wit and agility to succeed—before the green giant turns the test into a full-blown rampage.
In "I Want to Be an Avenger!", Spider-Man leaps at the chance to prove himself when the Avengers respond to an attack by the Lava Men at Project: Pegasus—only to find himself trailing behind them, determined to earn his place in the team, one risky move at a time.
In "Meltdowns and Mayhem," Spider-Man teams up with the Avengers to stop the chaos unleashed by villains escaping Project: Pegasus, proving his worth in the heat of battle. Though the team agrees to let him join as a probationary member, their government liaison blocks the decision—leaving Spider-Man’s future in the Avengers uncertain.
In "Along Came a Spider," Spider-Man teams up with the Avengers as they investigate Nebula’s strange experiments, which cause the universe to flicker out of existence. When Sersi resists the latest test, she manages to shield those in the room—but outside, the world has vanished into a silent void.
In "Doomsday Plus One," the Avengers' efforts to reverse Nebula's experiment bring the universe back into existence, but the chaos isn't over—Nebula escapes, and Iron Man and Vision are already moving to track her down before her next move.
In "Spiders and Stars," Spider-Man finds himself caught between the Avengers' offer of membership and a sudden cosmic twist when the Stranger arrives, hunting Nebula for a stolen device that could rewrite reality. The story unfolds with high stakes and unexpected turns, as Spider-Man’s choices ripple through a universe where even heroes aren’t immune to the unknown.
In "A Vengeful God!" from Spider-Man: Am I an Avenger? #nn, Spider-Man confronts the terrifying aftermath of Nebula wielding the Stranger's power and leaving Starfox gravely injured—events that shake his faith in the Avengers' ability to protect the innocent. As the dust settles, he's left questioning whether his place is truly among Earth's mightiest heroes.
In "Starting Line-Up," Spider-Man joins a new reserve team of Avengers as the superhero landscape shifts across the coasts, with fresh recruits like Rage and Sandman stepping into the spotlight—though not all alliances are built on trust, and the real test may be who’s truly ready to answer the call.
In "Righteous Sand," Sandman tracks an impending arms hijacking and enlists his new Avengers teammates for help—only to clash with Captain America’s authority and walk away in frustration. Meanwhile, Spider-Man picks up the same lead and steps in, forcing a tense alliance between the two heroes as they race to stop the shipment.
In "Next Avengers Part 1," Steve Rogers reassembles the Avengers under Maria Hill’s command, but not everyone’s on board—Wonder Man is notably skeptical. When Kang suddenly appears, he warns the team they must journey into the future to prevent their own children from unleashing catastrophe.
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