Essential Spider-Man

Written by STAN LEE & STEVE DITKO Penciled by STEVE DITKO, JOHN ROMITA & DON HECK Cover by JOHN ROMITA The bite of irradiated spider granted high-school student Peter Parker incredible, arachnid-like powers. When a burglar killed his beloved Uncle Ben, a grief-stricken Peter vowed to use his amazing abilities to protect his fellow man. He had learned an invaluable ?lesson: With great power, there must also come great?responsibility! The wisecracking web-slinger's chosen profession is a series of unrelenting tests - but through all his trials, Spider-Man remains steadfast in his determination to use his gifts for the benefit of all! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #21-43 and ANNUAL #2-3. 536 PGS./All Ages ?$19.99