Spider-Man Family #9

When Nick Fury enlists Spider-Man and Marvel Girl to keep an eye on Bruce Banner, the last thing anyone expects is for Doc Ock to crash the babysitting shift. With the Hulk’s transformation looming and the stakes rising, Spider-Man and Marvel Girl must keep Banner under control—just as the real danger begins to punch through.

In "Lethal Protector Part 3: A Verdict of Violence," Venom confronts the Jury—led by the vengeful Orwell Taylor—while Spider-Man uncovers painful truths from Eddie Brock’s past, including the lingering shadow of his father, Carl Brock. As the threat of the Jury begins to fade, Venom is drawn into a new trap set by Roland Treece, who seeks to exploit the alien symbiote’s power by harvesting its offspring.

In the aftermath of Captain Stacy’s death, Peter struggles to balance his duties as Spider-Man with protecting Gwen Stacy, who’s now a target for a vengeful Dr. Octopus. When Spider-Man misjudges the villain’s next move, he’s forced to intervene to save J. Jonah Jameson—only to realize the cost of his mistake may be greater than he expected.

Spider-Man J teams up with the Human Torch and the Thing as the Fantastic Four’s latest mission brings them to Japan—where Dr. Doom is making waves, and the clock is ticking. With danger brewing and egos clashing, the heroes must stop a threat that could shake the world, even if it means facing their own limits.