Spider-Man Universe #2

May 2000 · Marvel · 4.99 USD; 7.50 CAD

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In "The Time Before," John Romita Jr.'s dynamic art brings to life a tense clash between Hulk and Spider-Man amidst the rusted rails of a train yard, all while Peter Parker grapples with the devastating news that Mary Jane has died in a plane crash. Writer Howard Mackie crafts a poignant moment where Spidey’s anguish resonates with Hulk, whose own loss mirrors Peter’s pain, leading to an unexpected alliance to save a train hurtling toward disaster. The story closes on a quiet note of relief as Peter learns Mary Jane is alive—thanks to John Byrne’s evocative cover, which captures the weight of the moment.

Contains 3 stories

The Time Before

22 pp · Superhero

Spider-ManCarnageBlastaarDuskGeneral Nim

In "The Time Before," Spider-Man finds himself in a desperate battle against the tyrannical Blastaar, forced to make an unexpected alliance in the face of overwhelming odds. With the odds stacked against him, Spidey turns to an unlikely ally—Carnage—raising more questions than answers about what this alliance truly means.

Break Of Hearts

22 pp · Superhero

Spider-ManSpider-WomanMadame WebCharlotte WitterSpider-Woman IINorman OsbornMorris MaxwellOverride

Denial

22 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Hulk [Bruce Banner]Aunt May ParkerJill StaceyRobbie Robertson [Joe Robertson]J. Jonah JamesonFlash ThompsonBetty BrantGlory GrantArthur StaceyLiz OsbornAnna WatsonBen Urich

In "Denial," Spider-Man battles the Hulk amid the wreckage of the train yards, his focus fractured by the devastating news that Mary Jane has died in a plane crash. As their fight rages, a shared grief emerges—Hulk, too, has lost his wife, and the collision of their pain cuts through the chaos. Together, they set aside their differences to repair the tracks just in time to stop an oncoming train. The story closes with Peter receiving a call that changes everything: Mary Jane is alive.