The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Crisis on the Campus!" is a standout story in The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #3, collecting pivotal moments from the web-slinger’s early years. Written by Stan Lee and John Romita with art by John Romita and Jim Mooney, and lettered by Sam Rosen, this issue captures Spider-Man at his most vulnerable—on the run, hiding a mysterious tablet, and facing off against the Kingpin in a high-stakes clash. The tension escalates when Jonah Jameson’s outburst turns deadly, leaving readers questioning whether Spider-Man’s rage crossed a line. Cover by Mike McKone adds a striking visual to this gripping chapter in the classic saga.
In "Mission: Crush the Kingpin!", Spider-Man takes on the Kingpin in a high-stakes showdown that turns when the villain’s own cane-gun backfires. With the Kingpin arrested and the priceless tablet in play, Spider-Man races to return it—only to be met with gunfire from the police, who believe he’s the thief. As tensions rise between the hero, the city’s authorities, and the enigmatic Kingpin, Spider-Man must prove his innocence while navigating a web of betrayal involving Gwen Stacy, her father Mr. Stacy, and the ever-watchful eyes of J. Jonah Jameson and Robbie Robertson.
In the wake of a high-stakes fugitive chase, Spider-Man finds himself cornered between the Kingpin’s relentless pursuit and J. Jonah Jameson’s furious demands for his capture. With the tablet hidden and tensions boiling, a sudden confrontation erupts—only to be interrupted by a mysterious woman in a car, a shocking collapse, and a question that echoes through the streets: was Spider-Man’s rage the final blow?
When J. Jonah Jameson’s fall from grace opens the door for a fresh take on the truth, Peter Parker’s reputation takes a surprising turn—thanks to a reluctant alliance with Quicksilver, who arrives with a mission to stop a new threat. As the lines between hero and villain blur, Spider-Man finds himself at odds with the very public narrative that once defined him, while Quicksilver confronts his own past in a moment that could change everything.
In "If This Be Bedlam!", Spider-Man finds himself caught in a high-stakes race against time as Silvermane, backed by the Maggia and his allies Caeser Cicero and Man-Mountain Marko, hunts for the Fountain of Youth using a mysterious petrified tablet. With Dr. Connors pressured to decode the ancient text and his son Billy and wife Martha caught in the crossfire, Peter Parker must stop Silvermane’s dangerous experiment before the untested serum unleashes chaos—especially when the villain’s transformation proves terrifyingly real.
In "Death without Warning!", Spider-Man races to protect Dr. Connors and his family from the Maggia, only to find chaos unfolding as Silvermane claims he’s younger than he appears and Marko and Cicero are caught in the crossfire. With Dr. Connors on the run and the Lizard’s transformation imminent, Spider-Man must navigate a battle where time itself seems to be unraveling.
In "The Night of the Prowler!", Peter Parker tries to spend time with Gwen Stacy—only to find her seemingly on a date with Flash Thompson, leaving him unsettled. Meanwhile, Hobie Brown, frustrated by his boss’s dismissal of his safety ideas, secretly designs a new rig, dons a mask and cloak, and becomes the Prowler with a plan to steal from the Daily Bugle and return the money as a gesture of goodwill. When Spider-Man intervenes, the truth behind the masked thief begins to unravel—just as J. Jonah Jameson catches Peter in the act, setting off a chain of revelations.
In "To Prowl No More!", Spider-Man faces off against the Prowler in a tense clash that ends with a gas bomb and a daring escape. The Prowler, driven by a twisted plan to redeem himself, sets up a new heist to turn the tables and become a hero in the public eye. When Spider-Man arrives to stop him, the tables turn again—this time, the truth behind the mask reveals a young man with good intentions, just like Peter himself.
When a string of high-profile art thefts stumps Captain Stacy and baffles the city, Spider-Man tracks the elusive Chameleon through a glittering gala—only to find the thief’s identity hidden in plain sight. With Harry and Flash pushing for answers, Peter and Gwen must navigate their renewed bond while the web of deception tightens, leading to a shocking twist that leaves even Spider-Man questioning who’s behind the mask.
When Aunt May worries Peter is ill and puts him to bed, a desperate escape by the Kangaroo—Frank Oliver—sets off a chain of events that pulls Spider-Man into a high-stakes chase. After the fugitive steals a vial he mistakes for money, Peter sneaks out to stop him, only to return and find Aunt May collapsed, believing the web-swinging hero still in bed. The weight of his actions settles heavily as Peter grapples with guilt and the consequences of his choices.
Peter Parker takes a risky step to boost his public image by appearing on a talk show hosted by Marvin, only to find himself facing Electro—Max Dillon—whose powers are amplified by the broadcast. With J. Jonah Jameson pulling strings and the live audience watching, Spider-Man must fight not just for victory, but for his reputation, as the battle leaves both hero and villain battered in the aftermath.
In "The Schemer!", Richard Fisk, the Schemer, steps into the shadows to claim the throne of New York’s underworld, igniting a dangerous clash with his father, the Kingpin. With Flash Thompson deployed overseas and Gwen Stacy recovering from a devastating accident, Spider-Man finds himself caught between a rising threat and the chaos bleeding through the city—while secrets from the past, including the lingering presence of Vanessa Fisk and the ever-watchful J. Jonah Jameson, threaten to unravel everything.
Spider-Man takes on a high-stakes chase for a $5,000 reward, tracking the elusive Schemer through the city’s underbelly—only to find himself outmaneuvered at every turn. When the trail leads to the Kingpin’s mansion, tensions flare between Spider-Man and the crime boss, but their confrontation is cut short when both Schemer and Vanessa Fisk disappear without a trace.
Spider-Man dodges a trap set by the Schemer, only to find himself caught in a deeper scheme orchestrated by the Kingpin. As Peter tries to protect Gwen and Captain Stacy from the truth about his identity, the Schemer’s shocking reveal sends shockwaves through the web-slinger’s world.
In "Beware... the Black Widow!", Natasha Romanoff returns to New York with a new look and a new mission, testing her skills against Spider-Man—only to find herself outmatched, even as Peter Parker fights through a debilitating illness. The clash between the two forces sets off a chain of revelations that pull in echoes from the past, from flashbacks of old allies and enemies to the ever-watchful eyes of J. Jonah Jameson and Aunt May Parker.
In a high-stakes showdown that pulls Spider-Man into a web of international intrigue, Doctor Octopus escapes custody with his four mechanical arms and hijacks a plane, holding an Asian general hostage for a staggering $10 million. With Gwen Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, and Captain George Stacy watching from the ground, Spider-Man must race against time to stop the villain’s audacious scheme—before the city becomes collateral in a game of extortion and revenge.
When Iceman attacks Spider-Man, mistaking him for a threat to Gwen Stacy, the clash of powers and principles sends shockwaves through the city. As tensions rise and old suspicions resurface, the two heroes must set aside their differences to confront a corrupt politician whose schemes threaten more than just their friendship.
Spider-Man swings into action overseas, chasing a dangerous terrorist threat that pulls him far from home. With Gwen Stacy still grieving her father’s loss and Peter torn between duty and personal loss, the web-slinger must navigate a high-stakes mission that tests his resolve—both as a hero and as a man caught between worlds.
Peter Parker returns from England to find himself working for Norman Osborn—only to be caught in the terrifying moment when Norman’s mind fractures and the Green Goblin resurfaces, turning his old mentor into Spider-Man’s most dangerous enemy yet. With Betty Brant, Robbie Robertson, and Harry Osborn caught in the crossfire, Peter must face the man who once tried to save him, now driven by madness and vengeance.
Spider-Man tracks down the drug dealer responsible for the pills that nearly killed Harry Osborn, only to be ambushed by the Green Goblin in a brutal showdown. As the battle rages through the city, Spider-Man forces a reckoning with Norman Osborn—caught between his son’s suffering and his own descent into madness. Meanwhile, Gwen Stacy returns from London, just as the storm of secrets and consequences reaches its peak.
Peter Parker swings into a prison riot for a photo assignment, capturing the chaos as Spider-Man. After the situation calms, he finds himself on the Tonight Show, where he speaks out about prisoners' rights—surprising audiences and colleagues alike.
In "Vampire at Large!", Spider-Man finds himself caught in a chaotic clash between Morbius and the Lizard, as the origins of the vampire scientist are finally revealed. With Aunt May in danger and a mysterious serum in the works, Peter Parker must navigate a storm of superhuman threats—while the past of Morbius, tied to a tragic flashback involving Emil Nikos, begins to surface.
When J. Jonah Jameson bets his newspaper’s future on a sensational story from the Savage Land, he drags Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy into the wilds with him—only to find the jungle’s dangers far more real than any headline. As they’re ambushed by fierce tribesmen, the trio must survive the unknown, with Ka-Zar and Zabu watching from the shadows and a pair of deadly threats lurking just beyond the trees.
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