Spider-Man by Mark Millar Ultimate Collection #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Down Among the Dead Men Part One," Peter Parker faces a city on edge as a $5 million bounty on his identity draws every crackpot and criminal from the underground. With Aunt May still missing and no leads, Spider-Man turns to unlikely allies—including a reformed Eddie Brock auctioning off the Venom suit for charity—only to find that every villain in New York has a bid on the next symbiote host. Written by Mark Millar and illustrated by Terry Dodson, with inks by Rachel Dodson and colors by Avalon’s Ian Hannin, this gripping chapter of the Ultimate Spider-Man saga unfolds with tension and unexpected twists, all capped by a striking cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson.
In "Down Among the Dead Men Part One," Peter Parker is still reeling from his latest clash with the Goblin when a quiet moment with the Parkers takes a dark turn—Aunt May’s new apartment is just the beginning. A call about a broken gravestone sends Peter racing to the cemetery, where a chilling voice on the phone sets him on a desperate hunt. By the time he reaches May’s side, she’s vanished, leaving only a trail of unanswered questions and a growing dread.
In "Down Among the Dead Men Part Two," Spider-Man races against time to find his missing Aunt May, turning to Norman Osborn for answers—only to clash with the Avengers when they refuse to help. With no other leads, he reluctantly enlists the aid of the Owl, who points him toward Electro and the Vulture, sending Spider-Man swinging into a high-stakes chase.
In "Down Among the Dead Men Part Three," Spider-Man, haunted by the belief he betrayed Aunt May, confronts a dangerously enhanced Electro in a brutal clash that leaves him broken and bloodied—yet not before he hands over the $20 million stolen by the Vulture and the Owl to a crowd of stunned New Yorkers. Laid up in the hospital, his body battered and his mind racing, Spider-Man is visited by an unexpected guest: the Vulture himself.
In "Down Among the Dead Men Part Four," Peter Parker’s fragile recovery is shattered when the Vulture storms his hospital room, revealing a painful truth: the money he stole from the villain was meant to save his dying grandson. Black Cat steps in to help Spider-Man fight back, but the aftermath brings a new threat as the Owl takes grim pleasure in the Vulture’s downfall. Meanwhile, a single photo of a maskless, bandaged Spider-Man—captured by a passing orderly—lands on the Daily Bugle’s desk, sending Jonah Jameson into a frenzy.
In "Venomous Part One," Eddie’s arrival stirs tension as Peter grapples with Mary Jane’s hidden financial struggles and the shocking $5 million reward J. Jonah Jameson is offering for Spider-Man’s identity. When Spider-Man subdues a newly released Doc Ock, the moment turns dangerous as police attempt to rip off his mask for the bounty—putting the hero’s secret in even greater peril.
In "Venomous Part Two," Peter Parker is caught between protecting his secret identity and hunting for Aunt May, while a $5 million bounty draws every crackpot and criminal in New York to the Daily Bugle. With Osborn offering no help and psychic Rachel Summers delivering chilling news, Peter’s desperation grows—especially when Eddie Brock, claiming redemption, auctions off the Venom suit to the highest bidder, unleashing a chaotic bidding war among every villain with a taste for symbiotes.
In the aftermath of a personal tragedy and a media storm, Spider-Man struggles to reclaim his identity while confronting old enemies. Black Cat reveals the truth behind the new Venom, as Eddie and Angelo take on the symbiote’s power in a dangerous shift. When Peter attends his high school reunion to escape the chaos, the newly awakened Venom begins targeting his former classmates—leaving Spider-Man to face a threat that’s both personal and terrifyingly familiar.
In "Venomous Part Four," Spider-Man faces off against the relentless new Venom, but when the symbiote abandons its host in search of a stronger ally, Peter must rely on wit and resourcefulness to outmaneuver both the threat and the fallout. With the Bugle’s prize money, he helps the Vulture’s grandson, while a chilling message from Aunt May’s captor adds urgency to an already desperate situation.
In "Last Stand Part 1," Peter faces off against Mac in a tense, high-stakes confrontation that cuts to the core of the superhero-villain dynamic, revealing a history far deeper than anyone knew. With Aunt May’s fate hanging in the balance, Mac offers Peter a chilling choice—one that forces him to confront the true cost of doing what’s right.
In "The Last Stand Part 2," Spider-Man and the Black Cat risk everything to free the Goblin from prison, hoping to secure Aunt May’s safe return—only to find themselves cornered by the very villain they trusted and the shocking army of supervillains he’s gathered. With the stakes higher than ever, every move could mean the difference between rescue and ruin.
In "The Last Stand Part 3," Spider-Man and Black Cat face off against a ruthless crew assembled by Green Goblin, struggling to hold their ground until reinforcements arrive. With Goblin now targeting Mary Jane and Spider-Man stalled by the Venom-powered Scorpion, the final confrontation unfolds on a bridge steeped in memory—where every step forward feels like a reckoning.
In the final clash of "The Last Stand Part 4," Spider-Man faces the Green Goblin in a desperate battle to save Mary Jane, the stakes higher than ever. With the fight ending in a shocking twist, Spider-Man uncovers the location of the kidnapped Aunt May and must race against time to reach her. As the dust settles, Norman pens a letter that could change everything.
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