Revisit the very first meeting of Spidey and Doc Ock in this new ALL AGES series.

The famous Doctor Otto Octavius—now known as Doctor Octopus—plans to use his years of scientific research to dominate the world. Spider-Man must draw on both his powers and his brains to overcome the clever scientist and stop this evil scheme from becoming a reality.

The entire status-quo-shattering BACK IN BLACK saga, collected in one mammoth oversized hardcover! reeling in the aftermath of CIVIL WAR, Peter Parker has plenty of reasons to consider a change of wardrobe: Black is his state of mind. But the worst is yet to come for Spider-Man! In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, events are set in motion that will forever change life of your favorite web-slinger. There IS no going back! In FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, the secrets of the alternate Uncle Ben are revealed, but not before the Sandman attacks! And in SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN, younger, less-experienced versions of our web-spinning hero begin appearing all over the city, causing havoc wherever they go. Can Peter stop them, and whoever's behind them, before more lives are lost? Collecting Amazing Spider-Man #539-543, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #17-23 and Annual #1, Sensational Spider-Man #35-40 and Annual #1.

"Has Spider-man finally met his match? Timid scientist Otto Octavius has been transformed into the multiple-armed menace Dr Octopus, and only the webbed wonder has the power to stop him! Inside this web-tastic book is everything you ever wanted to know about Doc Ock, plus a whole host of cool puzzles and activities."--Back cover.

Peter Parker was like any other average high school student until he was bitten by a radioactive spider, turning him into the amazing Spider-Man. Although fans adore him, his enemies absolutely loathe him, especially Doctor Octopus! Discover how scientist Otto Octavivs becomes the evil Doctor Octopus, and witness the first meeting between the dreaded "Doc Ock" and the spectacular Spider-Man! Can Spider-Man avoid being squished by Doctor Octopus? Or will the Super-Villain and his mechanical arms grab hold of Spider-Man and destroy him once and for all?

Peter Parker was like any other average high school student until he was bitten by a radioactive spider, turning him into the amazing Spider-Man. Now, learn the startling history behind Spidey's arch nemesis--the Green Goblin! Then witness the epic battle between hero and villain as the amazing Spider-Man faces off against the gruesome Green Goblin! Will Spider-Man finally defeat the Green Goblin? Or will the Super-Villain escape to vex Spider-Man another day? Be here to find out!