Spider-Man Family #1

Dec 2005 · Marvel · 4.99 USD; 7.00 CAD

📊 ~25,220 copies sold its debut month

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"Old Enemies Never Die!" kicks off a gripping tale of ambition and transformation in Spider-Man Family #1, where geneticist Miguel O'Hara faces a dangerous crossroads when his ethical dissent leads to a sinister trap. Written by Peter David and illustrated by Rick Leonardi, with inks by Al Williamson and colors by Steve Buccellato, the story follows Miguel as he attempts to break free from a designer drug's grip—only to be pushed into a radical experiment that reshapes his destiny. The cover by Ron Lim captures the tension of this pivotal moment.

Contains 6 stories

Old Enemies Never Die!

16 pp · Superhero

Courtney DuranDavida KirbyJack O' Lantern robot (villain)Spider-Man robots (villains)Anya, the Ant-Girl (cameo as cartoon character, first appearance)

Tangled Webs

18 pp · Superhero

Dr. LeamanMagnus (cameo flashback)Mike Mullaney (of the Daily Globe)

If He Should Punch Me!

19 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Superhero

Masked Marauder [Quincy Qhaker] (villain)The Gopher Gang (villains)Bartholomew BarkAlice GroundyRandolph Rodent

Begin the Future History of...Spider-Man 2099

22 pp · Superhero

Mr. Sims (flashback, death)Public Eye [Sgt. Rico EstevezMalikEstevez]

The Devil and Mrs. Parker

5 pp · Humor, Superhero

When Aunt May starts feeling dizzy after taking new medication, Peter Parker finds himself playing hero—again—when a well-meaning but overly dramatic Matt Murdock tries to save her from a truck full of radioactive material. It’s a chaotic, funny moment of mistaken heroics, and Peter’s got to step in before things get even more out of control.

To Serve and Protect?

20 pp · Superhero

Jason IonelloTiny McKeeverOfficer Pietrantonio (NYPD)Strike squad [CarlMarc]

In "To Serve and Protect?" from Spider-Man Family #1 (2005), a determined young Spider-Man tries to earn Captain Stacy’s respect by stopping a superpowered arsonist—only to accidentally disrupt a carefully laid police operation. The story captures the tension between heroism and duty, as Jo’s eagerness to help puts him at odds with the very system he wants to join.