SMURF : Big Time to Ock's Dying Wish (Mindswap)

"Big Time" (Part 1)

"The Girl's All Right With Me"

"Big Time" (Part 2)

"BIg Time" (Part 3)

"Big Time" (Part 4)

J. Jonah Jameson, aka Mayor of New York City, pays a visit to Jamie Madrox (aka Multiple Man), who leads X-Factor Investigations, a detective agency. In exchange for the favor Jameson had paid Madrox (by not busting up his investigative firm), Jameson asks Madrox to investigate the murder of General Samuel Ryan. General Ryan was an old friend of Jameson, he knew him from when JJJ covered him as a journalist way back in the day. The arrival of the mayoral motorcade drew Spidey's attention, as the web-slinger assumed Jameson was causing trouble for someone. When he pops in on a nearby rooftop he spots two other X-Factor members (M aka Monet St. Croix and Shatterstar aka Willie Garvin) who are also keeping a distant, yet watchful eye on the situation. After Spider-Man rips on JJJ, Monet takes the mayor's side in his war on the web-slinger that had persisted for years. She claims his anonymity is all the rationale JJJ needs. Spidey pushes back against her argument but then quickly leaves the rooftop. Spider-Man is not seen again in the story. *Note An editor's note at the beginning of the story states that this story takes place before Amazing Spider-Man #654.

"New Avengers (Vol. 2) #8" The New Avengers battle Doctor Doom.

"Lock and/or Key " (Part 1)

"Lock and/or Key " (Part 2)

"Army of Insects" (Revenge of the Spider Slayer Part 1)

"All You Love Will Die" (Revenge of the Spider Slayer Part 2)

"Self-Inflicted Wounds" (Revenge of the Spider Slayer Part 3)

"Flashpoint"

"Massacre" (No One Dies Part 1)

"Resolve" (No One Dies Part 2)

[Pg. 19 panel 4] Spider-Man makes a single panel non-speaking (flashback) cameo when Anya references a conversation she had with Spider-Man regarding the recent death of her father. Despite her admitting that Spider-Man does understand her struggle, her take was that Spidey sees her as Spider-Girl, not Anya. Suggesting Spider-Man was not as personally connected to her as she would have liked. Spider-Man is not seen again in the story.

Spider-Man makes a single panel non-speaking cameo playing poker with a handful of other super heroes. This scene depicts Ben Grimm, in his human form, really enjoying the night with the other fellas. Spider-Man is not seen again in this story.

This story takes place over a month and depicts various folks throughout the Marvel universe (mostly the Fantastic Four) and how they're coping with the recent death of Johnny Storm. Spider-Man makes a single page appearance as he approaches Franklin Richards, who is sitting alone a rooftop. Franklin and Spider-Man's conversation occurred on day 14 of this month of mourning. Spider-Man is not seen again in the story.

This story depicts the conversation that followed Spider-Man approaching Franklin Richards on the rooftop (as seen in story #1). Franklin, who idolizes Spider-Man, has a heart-to-heart with him as he shares his feelings about his lost uncle. Spider-Man connects with him because he had lost his uncle when he was young as well. Spidey gives him good advice, a hot dog and ride on his back web-swinging through the city with the hopes of cheering Franklin up. It appeared to have worked a bit.

"Torch Song"

Spider-Man makes a brief appearance at the conclusion of this story when Noh Varr (aka Marvel Boy aka the Protector) introduces his girlfriend to his fellow Avengers at the Avengers Tower. Suddenly, the Red Hulk comes crashing through the window uttering the word "infinity."

The Red Hulk explains to the group that he was attacked by a man wielding colored gems (Stark realizes he's talking about the Infinity Stones). The mysterious man in question is Parker Robbins (aka The Hood). Stark convenes the Illuminati to discuss this development. At the conclusion of the story Spider-Man, Cap and all the other heroes confront Illuminati and ask them what they are doing. To this point, no one outside the Illuminati even knew that they existed and that they've been manipulating events for years.

The heroes continue to confront Stark and the other members of the Illuminati. Obviously all the heroes outside of the Illuminati are not very happy with them, especially the close team members.

Due to the team's mistrust of Stark and the other members of the Illuminati, Rogers kicks Stark out of the Avengers. Nevertheless, Cap and Iron Man (and many of the other Avengers including Spider-Man) go to Area 51 in New Mexico (Stark had purchased the facility from the US Government). The Illuminati had hidden some of the Infinity Gems at this facility. However, when the arrive, the Hood is already inside the facility with the gems. He uses the gems to blast the heroes then disappears immediately...

Spider-Man and the other Avengers recover from the Hoods attack and go out in search of him. The Hood was confronted by the Red Hulk, Thor and Namor who are persuading the Hood to relinquish the gems. By the time Spider-Man and the other Avengers arrive, the Hood disappears once again...

The Avengers eventually catch up to the Hood and, with the help of the Red Hulk, Iron Man is able to swipe four the infinity gems away from the Hood. The gems then reunite, completing the Infinity Gem gauntlet for Stark. He uses the Gauntlet to place the Hood in jail and also to wish the Infinity Gems out of existence. Spider-Man does not do much in this story aside from spectating.

Princess Shuri, sister of T'Challa and the current Black Panther, arrives at Avengers Tower looking to enlist the aid of the Avengers in her quest against Klaw. The sonic-based villain had usurped the Savage Land Vibranium and was no working with AIM to take over the world. However, only Spider-Man was present at the time, so she had to settle for only his help. Soon after, Spider-Man and Shuri infiltrate an AIM facility and are able to get one of the scientists to spill info on Klaw's plan (Shuri's helper Flea also stole information from the AIM database during that interrogation). Shuri and Spider-Man then storm an AIM design lab. After a brief confrontation with Klaw, Spider-Man prevents Shuri from taking her revenge out on him (Klaw killed her father), and rather, helps her focus on their mission (which was the shield generator). Spider-Man stays behind to battle Klaw. Shuri eventually locates the generator and learns about Klaws plans to unleash MUSIC (Multiframe Universal Integration Codec). More specifically, MUSIC is what remains of a young girl named Joya, the daughter of an AIM scientist, who was put into orbit alongside Klaw's vibranium and is integral to his plan for world domination...

Spider-Man, now in the clutches of Klaw, is spared by the villain who leaves the AIM design lab in order to enact his plan (plus in his new world he'll need strong slaves like Spidey). Spider-Man regroups with Shuri, now aware of Klaw's plan. The villain hijacked an AIM space station and in order to attack that station they'll need break through so serious anti-intrusion tech to break through its failsafe. Bottom line, they need a top notch spy. Spidey calls Steve Rogers who sends them Black Widow. Spider-Man stays behind at the AIM design lab to clean up and see if he can get more information. Shuri takes off to meet with the Black Widow to stop Klaw. Spider-Man is seen only one more time in the story, alongside various other heroes who are being tortured when Klaw activates "The Scream." Eventually Shuri and the Black Widow stop Klaw.

Spider-Man and the New Avengers stake out Superia (upon orders by Victoria Hand). Mockingbird is mortally wounded during the conflict.

The New Avengers are decimated by a seemingly Superia, who is wielding a seemingly tremendous amount of power.

Spider-Man and the others begin to question Victoria Hand's loyalty to the New Avengers, they suspect she may have set them up to be slaughtered by Superia.

Spider-Man and the New Avengers are able to defeat Superia and, along with some help from Nick Fury, recover an old Nazi formula (a combination of the Super Soldier Serum and the Infinity Formula) which is used to save Mockingbird. Superia, whilst in custody, receives a note with the Green Goblin insignia...HAMMER is about to return.

[Pgs. 3 - 8] Spider-Man quits the New Avengers over his distrust of Victoria Hand. Although Hand vehemently denies it, Spider-Man thinks she's working in cahoots with Osborn and his new HAMMER organization. Hand claims she is working (loyally) for Steve Rogers, and nothing more.

Spider-Man makes a brief appearance alongside his fellow Avengers when the arrive at the Avengers Academy base in response to the arrival of Korvac. Michael Korvac had confronted the Avengers Academy staff after Veil had given his wife a physical form. The Avengers arrive to quell the situation...they were not very successful in doing that.

Spider-Man makes a single panel non-speaking cameo as he lays defeated in the rubble, alongside his fellow Avengers as Korvac makes his way through Avengers Academy.

When Spider-Man is web-swinging through the city, he sees a news report of a battle between Spider-Girl and the Hobgoblin (Phil Urich). Spidey realizes she's way out of her league, so he rushes to help her. His attempt to spare her also messes up her plan though, she had baited Urich into a trap which Spidey had bungled for her. Urich manages to escape, so Spidey's efforts were not very effective. Nevertheless, he lectures Anya that she should never try to battle the Hobgoblin alone again! *Note This entry was moved up slightly from its MCP placement because the Future Foundation has been started, but it appears Spider-Man has not been integrated into the team yet. In fact, one could argue that he was on his way to the matriculation process before witnessing Spider-Girl battling the Hobgoblin on TV.

"Welcome to the Future Foundation" After the death of Johnny Storm, Spider-Man officially joins the Future Foundation. He's given a new costume and access to the Baxter Building. In their first mission together they face the Wizard and his AIM scientists. Spidey then joins the family for a celebration dinner that evening.

"Doom Nation" Spider-Man is present when the Dr. Doom arrives at the FF Headquarters to request the aid of restoring his mental capacity (Doom had suffered brain damage recently). Spider-Man helps put together a plan to fix Doom, he then travels to Latveria with Reed Richards and Doom (and Valeria Richards!) to perform the restoration. Reed uses Doom's son, Kristoff, in the restoration process. In the end, Doom is cured, but he does not immediately perform any evil deeds because of a promise he made to Valeria.

"Carnage Part One" (Spider-Man and Iron Man face Doppelganger!)

"Carnage Part Two" (Carnage gets a new host!)

"Carnage Part Three" (Spider-Man and Iron Man vs. Carnage!)

"Carnage Part Four" (The true Carnage is back!)

"Carnage Part Five" (Spider-Man and Iron Man battle Carnage, Shriek and Doppelganger!)

Peter Parker makes a brief appearance at the beginning of the story when Norah Winters seeks his advice regarding her piece on Norman Osborn. His advice, ultimately, is to run the story and let Urich decide if it is too risky...after all, Osborn is locked away safely in jail.

Spider-Man makes a single panel non-speaking cameo when the Silver Surfer turns his gaze toward Earth. He sees, amongst other things, Spider-Man battling the Scorpion. Spider-Man is not seen again in this story.

Spider-Man, alongside the other members of the Future Foundation, aids Norrin Radd (aka the depowered Silver Surfer) in stopping the High Evolutionary who was terraforming the Mexican desert (in an uncontrollable fashion). They then go to space, more specifically the moon, because the High Evolutionary was terraforming that celestial body as well. However, when they arrive Norrin reunites with Suzi Endo, the new herald of the High Evolutionary...

The Silver Surfer's powers are restored when he kisses Suzi Endo, now a herald herself. Spider-Man and the rest of the Future Foundation help in the battle against the High Evolutionary. However, it is ultimately the emergence of Galactus that sends the High Evolutionary packing. In debt to Galactus, Norrin Radd leaves Suzi to once again serve as Galactus' herald.

Spider-Man happened to be in the vicinity when Paladin was battling a group of ninjas atop the George Washington Bridge. Spidey lends the assist then digs for more details from Paladin who is not willing to share any information. In fact, he flat-out refuses to work with Spidey citing their incapability. Paladin even tells Misty Knight, who serves as mission control, that he doesn't get along with Spider-Man because he (Paladin) works for money and Spidey is purely altruistic. Nevertheless, Spider-Man is persistent and manages to get Paladin to share details of his mission (he's tracking a shipment of lethal Atlantean narcotic called Hook). Spider-Man also talks to Misty Knight and she provides the details on how this new Heroes for Hire business works (not everyone works for money, some work for information or simply altruism). Paladin shakes Spider-Man but soon finds himself at the mercy of Batroc the Leaper. With Paladin compromised, Misty calls Spider-Man and asks if he is for hire...

After Batroc took Paladin out of the picture, the mercenary struggles to get back to tracking his lead. Enter the web-slinger, who is now in direct contact with Misty Knight and fixed himself to the bottom of the transport vehicle in order to gain access to their criminal facility. The plan works and Spider-Man is able to get into their headquarters (which is an abandoned factory). However, the criminals soon become aware of his presence and begin firing demonic bullets at him (damunition according to Paladin). Eventually Spider-Man finds himself toe-to-toe with Batroc and after a few wisecracks and punches are exchanged, Spider-Man finds himself in bad situation. Batroc was leading him into a trap, to be more specific, a gladiatorial arena. Suddenly there are spectators surrounding the web-slinger as his opponent marches in...the Scorpion and a handful of dinosaurs!

Spider-Man battles it out with the Scorpion in the ring and manages to best Gargan and the dinosaurs. Meanwhile, Satana steps in to aid Misty and Paladin in destroying Batroc's goons. However, Gargan does manage to escape when Spider-Man goes after Batroc. In the end, the authorities are called in to officially shut the racket down. Spider-Man then parts on good terms with the Heroes for Hire.

"Identity Wars" (Part 1)

"Identity Wars" (Part 2)

"Identity Wars" (Part 3)

Spider-Man makes a brief appearance alongside his fellow Avengers when they land atop Avengers Tower. Upon arrival, Wolverine picks up a scent, its an animal pheromone and Logan knows that's meant to throw him off-track. The team splits up to find the infiltrator. Spider-Man sticks with Wolverine, but the two eventually get separated as well. The infiltrator turns out to be Daken, his son, who confronts his dad once he isolates him. He tells him that he is not coming around for while, so this is a goodbye. Soon after, the team gives the all clear, no one is inside the premises. Only Wolverine knows who came through.

Spider-Man makes a brief appearance at the beginning of this story when he, Captain America and Wolverine meet with Marc Spector at a movie theatre in Los Angeles. They task Spector with following up on Daken Akihiro (aka Wolverine's son) who is making moves to be the Kingpin of crime in LA. Spector accepts, despite the fact that he's an LA movie producer as well. Spider-Man is not seen again in the story.

Tony Stark tracks down Peter Parker because he's become preoccupied with a weapon that he had tried to design, but has now forgotten what it was and what it was for. But he did recall that Peter Parker worked for him during that time and Stark was hoping Peter could help jog his memory (Stark had mindwiped himself during Dark Reign to prevent his knowledge from falling into the wrong hands). Peter does some digging and helps him uncover aspects of the weapon, he even helps Stark track down folks who are actually trying to make the weapon (the plans were leaked on the web during Dark Reign). It turns out that a group called The Bastard Sons of Wilbur Day are the group trying to manufacture Stark's weapon of mass destruction. Stark, who is unaware now that Peter Parker is Spider-Man, takes off to go fight the Bastard Sons, leaving Peter to get room service. Peter doesn't stay and get room service, rather he changes into his Spider-Man costume and meets up with Iron Man. Together the defeat the Bastard Sons, who were really out of their league for this type of weapon manufacturing. But it did cause Spider-Man and Iron Man to pose the question, what if a legitimate terror organization tried to build this weapon. Stark then returns to the hotel to find Peter Parker was there the whole time eating room service. Peter tells Stark to release plans of the weapon, but with a hidden failsafe in it. Stark then asks what is Peter's deal, to which Peter responds...he got special powers when he was a kid and he's actually...the Human Torch.

"Welcome to the Future Foundation" *Note Despite the misleading title, this issue takes place a bit after Spidey 'officially' joined the Future Foundation back in FF #1. In this issue, he arrives at the Baxter Building in his newly designed spider-based Fantastic Four costume. Ben and the other FF members are slightly offended and make him put on the black and white FF costume that he left there last time.

"Fantastic Voyage" (Part 1)

"Fantastic Voyage" (Part 2)

"Can't Get the Service" (Part 1)

"Can't Get the Service" (Part 2)

"Can't Get the Service" (Part 3)

"The Substitute" (Part 1)

"The Substitute" (Part 2)

"Infested Stage 3: Great Responsibility"

"Introducing: Magnetic Man in the Choice"

"Thanks...But No Thanks"

"The Ghost of Jean DeWolff" (The Return of Anti-Venom Part 1)

"Revelation Day" (The Return of Anti-Venom Part 2)

[Pgs. 3 - 17] "The Way of the Spider"

"Infested Stage 5: Wall-To-Wall"

The Avengers battle Wonder Man (Part 1) *Note An editor's note in Avengers (Vol. 4) Annual #1 (the second part of this two part story) states that this story takes place before Fear Itself #1.

The Avengers battle Wonder Man (Part 2) *Note An editor's note at the beginning of this story states that this story takes place before Fear Itself #1.

[Pgs. 7 - 8] Spider-Man appears alongside his fellow Avengers at the Avengers Tower in the hours before the events of Fear Itself. Spider-Man gets nauseous watching Red Hulk eat raw eggs.

[Pgs. 1 - 32] Spider-Man makes a handful of appearances throughout this story, all alongside his Avengers teammates. First, they gather together to observe the unexplained riots that breakout in Manhattan. He's present at Stark's press conference announcing Stark Resilient, the organization that will help repair Broxton, OK after the fall of Asgard. He also dines alongside Asgardians shortly after that. When Red Skull's daughter, Sin, liberates the Serpent, Spider-Man witnesses an argument between Thor and his father Odin.

Spider-Man makes a single panel non-speaking cameo when he witnesses Odin crack his disobedient son Thor with his staff.

[Pgs. 33 - 44] After Odin and the rest of the Asgardians leave Earth, Spider-Man and the other Avengers realize they are on their own in order to combat Sin and the Serpent.

Spider-Man makes a single panel non speaking cameo as he gathers with his fellow Avengers. In the wake of Sin's attack on Earth, Steve Rogers divides his Avengers up into teams in order to combat the attack. It is not stated specifically, but Spider-Man is presumably given Manhattan since that is where is seen throughout Fear Itself.

[Pgs. 1 - 4] "Day One" Spider-Man saves a man named Naveed Moshtaghi, who was being attacked by an unruly mob who assumed he was a terrorist.

[Pg. 1 panel 2] Spider-Man makes a single-panel non speaking cameo in this flashback which depicts his rescue of Naveed from the mob of attackers.

[Pgs. 5 - 22] Conclusion to "Day One" Spider-Man continues to save others throughout the city as fear and desperation run at all time highs.

"Day Two"

"Day Three"

After Sin mortally wounds Captain America (aka Bucky Barnes), Steve Rogers resumes the role of Cap. Spider-Man makes two non-speaking cameos. The first is when he charges alongside Cap and the other Avengers against Sin's forces in Manhattan. The second is when they're obliterated by Sin's forces.

[Pg. 1 - Page 22 panel 1] Spider-Man and the Avengers attack the Serpent directly, but he quickly thwarts their attack and then disappears. Spider-Man later witnesses a battle between Thor and the Serpent-mind controlled Hulk, which ends in a draw. Thor walks away from the battle at first, but then collapses.

[Pg. 3 panels 1 - 4] Spider-Man makes a brief appearance when he and the other Avengers surround the fallen Thor.

[Pg. 22 panels 2 - 4] After realizing that defeat is imminent, Spider-Man leaves his fellow Avengers behind (presumably to check up on his loved ones).

After making three laps around New York City, randomly searching (and screaming!) for May Parker, Spider-Man finally finds her. She has no idea why he would be looking for her, but he tells her that Peter asked him to check on her. She tells Spider-Man to keep Peter safe. Spider-Man then swings off knowing Aunt May is okay...for now.

Spider-Man makes a single (splash) page cameo at the conclusion of this story when Iron Man returns from Asgard, alongside Thor and other Asgardians. Iron Man had gone to Asgard to use Odin's workshop to forge a new weapon...he returned in a variation of the Destroyer armor.

[Pgs. 1 - 8] After Tony Stark's return for Asgard, he arms his fellow Avengers with various weapons from Asgard, all 'blessed' by Odin himself.

Spider-Man makes a single panel non-speaking cameo alongside his fellow Avengers as they prepare for the final battle against Sin and the Serpent.

Spider-Man makes a single (splash) page cameo as the final battle with the Serpent commences.

[Pgs. 9 - 41] The heroes are victorious as the Serpent God and his army. Although both Thor and Bucky Barnes are lost in the war. The Avengers vow to rebuild everything that was lost in this tragedy.

Spider-Man is present when Thor is laid to rest and his subsequent funeral pyre. From the flames of Thor's pyre, emerges Tanarus (aka Ulik), the new God of Thunder. Spider-Man celebrates the arrival of the new God of Thunder with the other Asgardians.

This single page story features an interaction between J. Jonah Jameson and Peter Parker just before Mayor Jameson addresses the city in the post-Serpent War aftermath. Jonah is nervous to speak to the crowd and first but some light banter between he and his former colleague helps Jonah to get his head straight.

Spider-Man makes single page appearance at the conclusion of this story when he interrupts a discussion between Luke Cage and his Thunderbolts. Spider-Man arrives thinking Luke had called an Avengers meeting at the mansion, he quickly realizes this is Thunderbolt business instead. Spidey then tells Luke he has another visitor who just arrived...Valkyrie.

"Fear Itself" This story features one on one interviews with each Avenger as they reflect on the events of the Serpent War (ie, Fear Itself)

"Fear Itself" This story features one on one interviews with each Avenger as they reflect on the events of the Serpent War (ie, Fear Itself)

"Fear Itself" This story features one on one interviews with each Avenger as they reflect on the events of the Serpent War (ie, Fear Itself)

"Fear Itself" This story features one on one interviews with each Avenger as they reflect on the events of the Serpent War (ie, Fear Itself). *Note However, for the most part this story focuses on Daredevil during the Serpent War. Spider-Man makes two brief appearances.

"Fear Itself" This story features one on one interviews with each Avenger as they reflect on the events of the Serpent War (ie, Fear Itself)

"Fear Itself" This story features one on one interviews with each Avenger as they reflect on the events of the Serpent War (ie, Fear Itself)

"Shattered Heroes" In the aftermath of the Serpent War, Captain America gathers all the Avengers at Avenger Mansion to determine who will be an Avenger. Also, Ben Grimm apologizes for his mind-controlled role in the Serpent War.

Spider-Man makes a single (splash) page appearance when he, alongside his fellow Avengers, attack Crossbones. The villain had been tracking Valkyrie as she tries to recover the eight mystical war hammers that fell to Earth during the Serpent War.

Spider-Man and the other Avengers battle the Final Sleeper, the Serpent's Destroyer. The Destroyer is being controlled by Red Skull's daughter, Sin, and the Avengers occupying the giant robot allows Valkyrie to go take out Sin.

Spider-Man makes a brief appearance alongside his fellow Avengers when they battle, and defeat, Terminus.

Spider-Man and the other members of the Future Foundation aid Iron Man and War Wachine as they struggle to stop the mass rioting occurring in the streets. A virus, created by the deceased Palmer Addley, is responsible for causing the violence. Ultimately a blast of lightning from Storm helps to shut the virus down.

When the Young Avengers fear that Wiccan's power is getting out of control, they go searching for Wanda Maximoff in the hopes that she can help them. Magneto intercepts them along the way, but soon after that occurs, Spider-Man and the Avengers confront all of them. Realizing they can't outmatch the Avengers or Magneto, Wiccan and the Young Avengers disappear, leaving Spidey and the others behind.

In order to reach Wanda Maximoff before the Young Avengers, Spider-Man and the Avengers employ Wonder Man to help them reach her. His connection to Wanda, Iron Man proposes, could help them get to her faster than simply searching. Wolverine and Wonder Man exchange words (and blows) as Logan disagrees with the plan. Logan goes out on his own to find Wanda.

Spider-Man and the other Avengers track Wonder Man (who decided he wasn't going to help them) to Latveria, where Wanda and Wiccan are holed up inside Doom's castle. Doom has convinced the de-powered Wanda to marry him. However, when Doom captures Wiccan a massive battle breaks out, stalled only by the return of...Iron Lad!

Spider-Man is caught in the middle of a massive battle between multiple factions, his Avengers, the Young Avengers, Doom and Magneto. The battle rages until the Young Avengers once again vanish.

Spider-Man and the Avengers confront the X-Men, who are looking to exact vengeance upon Wanda for her role in a mutant genocide. Captain America stands strong and says, as an Avenger, they will defend her. Soon after, a brawl breaks out between the X-Men and the Avengers, with Cyclops attacking. Eventually things settle, but Wanda takes off with Doctor Doom.

When Doctor Doom steals Wanda's powers, he returns in front of all the heroes as a reborn Victor Von Doom. He then uses the immense powers of the Life Force to persuade the other heroes to follow him, but they refuse. A battle ensues and Stature takes on the villain, but is mortally wounded in the process. Doom ends up depowered and disfigured...once again.

Stature dies after her brave attempt to defeat Doctor Doom. This leads to an argument between Iron Lad and Vision, in which the Vision is killed. Eventually the situation calms down, and not long after, the Young Avengers are officially granted Avenger status. Spider-Man is present when that happens.

When an explosion in a nearby lab decimates a city block, Laura Kinney (aka X-23) steps up to save civilians. However, when she struggles to complete the rescue mission of an old lady trapped inside a collapsing building, Spider-Man arrives to help her finish the job. Once they're both back on the ground, the two see a symbol burned into the sky that they're both familiar with, which was an odd coincidence. Soon after, a police officer calls Spidey for help and Laura insists she come along with him...Spidey obliges. After sifting through wreckage a debris to save civilians, Laura and Spider-Man are greeted by the remaining members of the Future Foundation...

Laura Kinney goes to the Baxter Building with the FF, so they can study the strange energy signatures surrounding the recent earthquake. Kinney gets uncomfortable while there, and presses to leave. They all encourage her to stay and after she spends some time with the kids, she suddenly uncontrollably releases a massive amount of energy. Sue Richards saves everyone with a force field, but soon after Reed is convinced she's the mysterious source of energy. However, when Valeria recalibrates her father's device, she finds that Spider-Man and her mom are also exuding the energy signal. Spider-Man suggests the common thread is The Enigma Force (the force which turned him into Captain Universe)..because Sue also had that possess her as well. Valeria tries to activate the passive radiation inside the three of them (X-23, Spidey, Sue) and suddenly the three are transported to another planet where an army of alien warriors are ready to attack!

The alien warriors attack Spider-Man, Sue and X-23 and appear to kill them. As it turns out, this was more of an illusion and they soon find themselves talking directly to The Enigma Force. The force tells them that his archenemy, King of the Whirldemons, has made it to Earth using the same device that decimated the buildings earlier. The Whirldemon then transports himself to the FF HQ where he easily deflects their attack. X-23 attacks and manages to toss him out of the window, but this allows him to escape. Or so they thought, the Whirldemon has possessed Valeria!

The Whirldemon King possessed Valeria in order to force the hand of the FF to help activate the device which was destroyed in the explosion. However, Laura forces the demon king to posses her, then she tells Reed to destroy the device. Laura then travels to confront Whirldemon directly, and in doing so, she's converted to Captain Universe. In the end, X-23 leaves the demon in his prision and returns to Earth. She wakes up inside the FF HQ (it is unlikely she ever left in the first place). The FF explain to X-23 that her sacrifice for Valeria was a truly heroic deed.

With Venom in the Savage Land, Peter makes (and burns) dinner for Betty Brant. He encourages her to not give up on Flash, she had been struggling to deal with his mood swings.

"Web of Death"

"The Same Coin..."

"Father's Day"

"Crossroads"

"I'll Never Let You Go"

After reports of a mysterious reptilian creature kidnapping people in New York City reaches in the X-Men in California, Storm leads a group of them to investigate. Whilst searching the sewers for leads on this mysterious creature, the X-Men are attacked by a pack of feral lizards. As it turns out, they're not alone in the sewers. Spider-Man makes a brief appearance at the conclusion of this story when he tells the X-Men, if they want at the Lizard, they're gonna have to go through him.

Spider-Man explains to Storm and her team that the Lizard has been converting people into Lizards and forcing them to do his bidding. He further explains that the feral-lizard people running around are victims, thus need to be saved...and to save them they need to stop the source, Connors. Spider-Man and the X-Men go back to a hotel to regroup and see if they can find a connection between Connors' victims. The end up finding a connection, all the victims were chatting online to someone named DB001. They discover someone is currently talking to that user, so they send Wolverine to the location of the kid chatting to DB001. Suddenly, Wolverine is face to face with the Lizard. He does not fair well though, because he's overrun by Lizard people!

Wolverine is able to fend off the lizard people and soon he's joined by Spider-Man and the rest of the X-Men. They continue to make their way through the sewers where they see evidence of human experimentation. Spider-Man is convinced that this is not the Lizard's doing (because Connors was the scientist, not the Lizard). It is soon revealed to the reader that the Dark Beast is behind the experimentation. After battling a few different attacks by lizard-people, the X-Men and Spider-Man make their way to the origin of all this madness. Suddenly, the X-Men are converted into lizard-people

Spider-Man and Emma Frost are the only two spared from the Dark Beast's lizardification (Spider-Man was not in the room and Emma's diamond form protected her). The two do their best to avoid the attack from their friends...they run, they dump thousands of gallons of water on them. Eventually Emma and Spider-Man realize they need to shut down Dark Beast's transformation device. The return to the Dark Beast's lair, but it is actually Curt Connors, as the Lizard, who defeats Dark Beast. The Dark Beast had been manipulating him and experimenting with his DNA to convert the victims to lizards. Spider-Man and the X-Men hand the Dark Beast over to the authorities, but the Lizard escapes deeper into the sewers...

[Pgs. 18 - 20] Conclusion to "The Way of the Spider" *Note This sequence takes place after weeks of training between Spider-Man and Shang-Chi.

Spider-Man helps Anya Corazon (aka Spider-Girl) infiltrate various facilities run by Raven (the organization that murdered her father). In the process, the battle mindless ninjas and a laser-firing cyclops robot (which Anya defeats with some nifty reprogramming). Spider-Girl quickly departs Spidey's company when she realizes that Raven may be targeting someone close to home!

Spider-Man and the Red Hulk help Spider-Girl defeat a group of Raven ninjas so that she can rescue her roomate Rocky and Rocky's father.

"The One and Only" (Prelude to Spider-Island)

"The Amazing Spider-Manhattan" (Spider-Island Part 1)

[Pgs. 1 - 7] "Peter Parker: The Unspectacular Spider-Man" (Spider-Island Part 2) With New York in disarray with the swarm of spider-powered people, Peter Parker makes a video calling for folks to act with responsibility with their powers.

"The Hobgoblin in Out of the Picture" *Note Peter Parker's appearance in this story involves his recording to the people of New York and a call for heroes.

[Pgs. 8 - 11] Cont. "Peter Parker: The Unspectacular Spider-Man" (Spider-Island Part 2) Peter Parker leads a charge of people looking to do good with their powers, and stop any criminal activity perpetrated by a spider-powered people.

"Deadlier than the Male" Peter Parker makes a brief cameo as he prepare to a group of spider-powered people as heroes, to help quell the problems caused by the other spider-powered people.

[Pgs. 12 - 22] Conclusion to "Peter Parker: The Unspectacular Spider-Man" (Spider-Island Part 2)

"Arachnotopia" (Spider-Island Part 3)

"Spiders, Spiders Everywhere"(Spider-Island Part 4)

"A New Hope" (Spider-Island Part 5)

"Boss Battle" (Spider-Island Part 6)

"The Naked City" (Spider-Island Epilogue)

Spider-Man makes a brief appearance at the beginning of the story onboard Future Foundation's Science Vessel within the Bermuda Triangle. Spider-Man is there to debunk the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle for the children, although they aren't interested in hearing about that. Suddenly an object comes crashing from space into the water next to them. It looks to be a mysterious tracking device attached to buoy. Spider-Man and the others are not seen again in the story. *Note Reed, Sue, Ben are off with Doctor Doom and they meet with the X-Men, it is pretty clear in this story that Spider-Man has babysitting duty, keeping the kids occupied while their parents are away.

Spider-Man makes a brief appearance at the beginning of this story alongside his fellow New Avengers at Avengers Mansion. Maya Lopez (aka Echo) calls Ms. Marvel for some advice on Moon Knight, Spider-Man and the other Avengers all chime in briefly. Spider-Man is not seen again in this story. *Note Moon Knight has multiple personalities at this point, and one of those personalities is Spider-Man.

Spider-Man, Captain America, Ms. Marvel, Wolverine, Luke Cage and Black Widow go to LA after they get a distress call from a former SHIELD agent who said that Moon Knight gave them Ultron's head for safekeeping. They all confront Spector in his home and question his tactics for taking down a Kingpin. The New Avengers are reluctant to trust Spector's risky strategy, but ultimately let him go ahead with it.

Spider-Man makes a single (splash) page cameo at the conclusion of this story alongside his fellow Avengers who converge on the Annihilators for invading Earth.

The Avengers and the Annihilators battle each other in a heavyweight slugfest. However, it is not until Spider-Man tracks down Quasar and tries to get answers from him as to what they're doing on Earth. Eventually Quasar tells him about the Church of Universal truth and then they both stumble upon a chamber eerily similar to the one that Adam Warlock arrived in many years ago. Spidey and Quasar soon realize the Magus has been reborn!

With the Magus reborn as a young child, the Avengers imprison the child to prevent it from doing any harm. However, the Magus retaliates by spreading his consciousness in to 30% of the US population. Both teams struggle for an answer that doesn't involve killing people, meanwhile, the Universal Church of Truth (the folks behind the rebirth), prepare to invade Earth. Ronan responds by calling in his own army to destroy North America in order to prevent Magus' spread throughout the cosmos.

The Avengers and Annihilators continue to brainstorm on how to defeat Magus and the Church of Universal Truth. They realize they cannot simply destroy the temple and energy source without hurting the civilians under its spell. However, the Gladiator steps up, allows himself to be captured into the Magus's control. This draws out the Magus and allows Stark and Ronan to break his control over the minds of the people...neutralizing him in the process. With the Magus defeated, the Church of Universal Truth withdrawals from Earth and retreats.

"Trust Issues" (Great Heights Part 1)

"Partners in Crime" (Great Heights Part 2)

Peter Parker makes a single panel non-speaking cameo when he's scalded by the staff at the offices of the Daily Bugle for using the bathrooms when he no longer works there. Peter is depicted in this scene because he crosses paths with Wolverine's girlfriend, Melita Garner, who happens to be interviewing for a job at that time. *Note This story must take place in the Big Time era because Peter works at Horizon Labs at that point.

Spider-Man makes a brief appearance alongside his fellow Avengers as they work through the wreckage of a supposed AIM attack. As it turns out, thanks to Coldmoon and Dragonfire, they learn that a company named Taiji is behind the attack and they're looking to enslave humanity.

"Jameson Kidnapped"

"More!"

"Red Dead"

"A New Beginning" (Road Trip Part 1)

"Home Again" Peter Parker stops by Flash's place to check on in him. Betty, in tears, had told Peter that Flash had been lying about his whereabouts. Peter finds out that Flash had relapsed, the two then share a conversation about recoverying.

After four Skrulls tricked X-Men member Pixie (aka Megan Gwynn) into helping them steal a remote from the Fantastic Four (in order for them to return home), Spider-Man intervenes to stop the Skrulls. One of the Skrulls, Nazum, takes a hostage, which complicates matters. To make things worse, he activates a giant subterranean ship...sending Skrull war machines loose in New York City.

The young Pixie finds courage inside herself to strategically lead Spider-Man and the other heroes against the Skrulls. She teleports herself, Spidey and the three Skrulls who defected against Nazum onboard the warship he had launched. They take over control of the ship and crash it into a nearby body of water. The Skrulls then return home with Nazum as a prisoner.

"New Avengers (Vol. 2) #16.1" Norman Osborn escapes prison, resumes the lead of HAMMER.

Spider-Man and Hawkeye team up.

Spider-Man and Captain America team up.

Spider-Man makes a brief appearance at the beginning of this story when he stops a jailbreak with some of his fellow Avengers. The jailbreak featured some long-time Avenger foes like Grim Reaper, Radioactive Man and Whirlwind.

Spider-Man makes a single (splash) page cameo at the conclusion of this story as he and Wolverine attack Cable (who was in the middle of an argument with Cyclops).

Since Cable had defeated (and imprisoned) most of the Avengers, Wolverine made it his goal to take him down...Spider-Man tagged along. In the battle, Spider-Man gets knocked into the Hudson River, but Wolverine manages to free the other Avengers and together they pummel Cable. Once he's incapacitated, Cyclops and Cap come to terms on how to deal with him. In short, he gets to go free, but the Avengers get his weapons.

"Norman Osborn's Second Dark Reign and the Return of HAMMER"

"Norman Osborn's Second Dark Reign and the Return of HAMMER"

"Norman Osborn's Second Dark Reign and the Return of HAMMER"

"Norman Osborn's Second Dark Reign and the Return of HAMMER"

"Norman Osborn's Second Dark Reign and the Return of HAMMER"

"Norman Osborn's Second Dark Reign and the Return of HAMMER"

"Norman Osborn's Second Dark Reign and the Return of HAMMER"

"Norman Osborn's Second Dark Reign and the Return of HAMMER"

"Whatever Happened to All Those Reeds?"

"The Beating of Drums..."

"...the Sounds of War"

"Ascension"

"Burn it Down"

"What I Need"

"Intelligence"

Spider-Man, the Future Foundation and the Avengers confront Ronan the Accuser and the Kree Armada, who are looking to destroy Earth. As the battle rages, Valeria activates the alarm system inside the Baxter Building. Reed sends Spider-Man to go investigate and protect the children. Upon his search for the children Spider-Man finds himself face to face with his presumed 'deceased' friend...Johnny Storm!

Johnny and Spider-Man reunite in the only way they know how, making fun of each other. Soon after, Johnny Storm leads the Fantastic Four into battle (in space) as he commands the Annihilation Wave as they take on the Kree Armada. Spider-Man joins the Future Foundation aboard the Human Torch's ship, Pestilence, but the fallout from their battle in space causes more harm then good on the Earth below.

As the Kree's invasion becomes too overpowering, Reed Richards summons Galactus in an effort to halt the Kree. However, when Galactus arrives, he claims it is too late to save Earth...because the Mad Celestials have arrived to kill everyone.

[Pgs. 1 - 9] Galactus battles the Mad Celestials and the intensity of their fight causes the Kree Armada to retreat. However, Galactus is gravely injured during the battle and the Mad Celestials return their attention to Earth. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Johnny Storm is reunited with his niece and nephew, Franklin and Valeria.

[Pg. 16 panels 4 - 6] After FF family has reunited, Reed Richards and his father prepare to activate the immense weapon known as Sol's Anvil in order to combat the Mad Celestials.

[Pgs. 10 - 20] The Sol's Anvil kills one of the Mad Celestials, but in the process the weapon is rendered useless. The other three Mad Celestials prepare to destroy the FF (and Earth!), however, the future versions of Valeria and Franklin arrive to save the day.

[Pgs. 1 - 23] The Franklin and Valeria from tomorrow defeat the Mad Celestials, however, Manhattan takes a great deal of damage in the process.

The Future Foundation, no rejoined by Johnny Storm, begins the clean up of the damaged buildings in New York City. Johnny Storm makes plans to be Peter's roommate in the Baxter Building headquarters.

[Pgs. 24 - 25] In the story's epilogue, Spider-Man makes a single panel cameo as he is present as Franklin builds the courage to jump from atop a ledge (his father is there to catch him).

Spider-Man makes a single page non-speaking cameo as he is depicted web-slinging through New York City. His appearance has no effect on the story itself other than Daken seeing him (which is a reminder that he's not in LA).

Determined to take the 'heroes' down, Daken bombs their various headquarters or attacks them directly after he's diagnosed with a terminal condition. Spider-Man is one of the heroes that fights back against Daken, attacking him on a rooftop near Times Square. Their battle is a draw, but eventually the Avengers and the FF arrive to help take Daken down. Daken ultimately detonates a bomb in front of himself and his father, seemingly killing him.

Spider-Man makes a two page non-speaking cameo when Deadpool, who is trying to get himself killed, avoids Spider-Man as he swings through the city. Spidey then goes on to snoop in on Tombstone. Spider-Man is not seen again in the story.

"The Sinister Six in TOMORROW, THE WORLD!" *Note Spider-Man does not appear in this book, but like similar instances in Amazing Spider-Man, we're including them on this with a 'BTS' annotation (since Amazing is his flagship title).

"Devil and the Details" (Part 1)

"Devil and the Details" (Part 2)

"Schrodinger's Catastrophe" (I Killed Tomorrow Part 1)

"A Date with Predestiny" (I Killed Tomorrow Part 2)

"@UatuJackson Watches"

Spider-Man makes a brief appearance at Avengers Mansion alongside Iron Man and Daredevil, as Spidey and Stark try to demonstrate how easily they can detain DD if need be (spoiler, it was not that easy for them). Suddenly, the Red Hulk arrives and demands to see Dr. Strange. They explain to the Hulk that he is not there, once they tell him where Strange is, the Red Hulk leaves as quickly as he arrived.

Spider-Man and the Avengers arrive in Nevada to request the X-Men's help in tracking down some Super Skrulls who had recently escaped custody. Specifically, the Avengers needed the help of a teleporter in order to move their sub-groups swiftly throughout the globe to track the Skrulls. At that time, Cyclops and the other X-Men were helping the SWORD organization as well, but they decide to help the Avengers. They split up into groups and Spider-Man teams up with Magneto to defeat Voidian the Destroyer in Peru. Spider-Man is not see again in the story.

As the Avengers and the X-Men battle Fing Fang Foom (which is presumably a Skrull, but that is not explicitly stated) in Argentina, the X-Men leave the battle early because Cyclops receives word that Hope Summers may be in danger. Hope was trapped in the Canadian Wilderness by Unit, a villainous robot. The Avengers eventually neutralize Fing Fang Foom. When the X-Men return, Captain America questions Cyclops rationale for prioritizing X-Men-related concerns over saving the world. Cyclops and the others do not address Cap's concern, they simply teleport away from the scene.

"This Land is MY Land"

"Red, White, and Die!"

"Die Free or Live!"

"Oh Say Can You Scream!"

"The Dawn's Early Fright!"

"The Omega Effect" (Part 1)

"The Omega Effect" (Part 2)

"The Omega Effect" (Part 3)

Spider-Man tracks the criminal Coldheart through the city, but she's able to out-maneuver and freeze him, allowing herself to escape. Spider-Man breaks free from his ice cocoon and continues to follow her, he watches as she gives gifts to two people inside an apartment. Spider-Man calls the authorities in to get her and they're successful at arresting her. Spider-Man then goes into the apartment where the two people were, only to discover that they were simply dummies (ie, not real people). Coldheart was giving gifts to these mannequins as a surrogate for the family that she has lost (her son and husband). Coldheart finds herself in jail, seeking revenge on Spider-Man. *Note This story is narrated by Coldheart as an internal monologue. Neither she, nor Spider-Man, has any spoken-word dialogue in the story itself.

"Wadjetmacallit?!"

"Spidey in Space!" (Part 1)

"Spidey in Space!" (Part 2)

"My World on Fire" (Ends of the Earth Part 1)

"Earth's Mightiest" (Ends of the Earth Part 2)

"Sand Trap" (Ends of the Earth Part 3)

"Global Menace!" (Ends of the Earth Part 4)

"Ends of the Earth"

"From the Ashes of Defeat" (Ends of the Earth Part 5)

"Everyone Dies" (Ends of the Earth Part 6)

"Ends of the Earth Epilogue"

"The Win Column" (No Turning Back Part 1)

"Cold Blooded" (No Turning Back Part 2)

"Natural State" (No Turning Back Part 3)

"Human Error" (No Turning Back Part 4)

Spider-Man (technically just his hand) makes a single panel non-speaking cameo when he attends the wedding of the X-Men member Northstar and his boyfriend Kyle.

Spider-Man makes a single panel non-speaking cameo at the beginning of this story, which continues the events of Northstar's wedding in Central Park. Spider-Man is depicted web-slinger around at the reception while others dance. Spider-Man is not seen again in the story.

"Spider Who?"

"Public Enemies" (Savage Six Part 1) Peter makes a brief appearance at the beginning of the story as he once again gives advice to Betty about how to deal with Flash in their relationship.

"The Roommate Experiment" Peter and Johnny Storm struggle to make it work as roommates. It ultimately leads to Peter forcing Johnny to move out.

"Old Haunts"

"...Someone is Killing the Brooklyn Avengers" (Brooklyn Avengers Part 1)

"Brooklyn Avengers Part 2"

Spider-Man makes a single page non-speaking appearance alongside his fellow Avengers at the grand opening of the new Avengers Tower in New York City. Spider-Man is not seen again in the story.

Spider-Man makes a brief appearance at the beginning of the story when he and a large group of his fellow Avengers and allies are briefed by Maria Hill regarding Thanos' stealing of the Cosmic Cube.

Spider-Man and the other heroes attack Thanos after he comes to Earth, equipped with the Cosmic Cube and ready to destroy everything. In the end, the heroes are able to defeat Thanos with the help of the Elders of the Universe. The Elders then take Thanos with them as they leave Earth.

[Pgs. 1 - 23] When Nova, member of the Intergalactic Nova Corps, comes crashing into to New York City, he creates havoc and puts civilians lives at risk. The Avengers rush to assemble to save the civilians. When they realize it was Nova behind the damage, he gives a grave warning...it is coming. They soon uncover from the energy signal that it is the Phoenix Force on its way back to Earth.

[Pgs. 5 - 17] Captain America gathers all the Avengers to brief them on the latest developments regarding the Phoenix Force. Upon hearing the news, X-(wo)Man Storm leaves to join her fellow X-Men. After she leaves, Iron Man and Cap continue to inform others on the nature of the Phoenix Force.

[Pgs. 3 - 4] The Red Hulk prepares to address the group after Storm leaves. *Note In this story Spider-Man makes two cameos. The first, the scene with Red Hulk and the other Avengers. The second, he's depicted on a monitor aboard Hulk's ship as he battles Juggernaut.

[Pg. 18] The Red Hulk tells his fellow Avengers to prepare for a potential battle against the X-Men.

Spider-Man makes a single panel non-speaking cameo, aboard the Avengers Helicarrier as they are en route to the X-Men's Utopia home.

[Pgs. 1 - 2] Spider-Man and the others chat as they await orders from Captain America. When they witness Cyclops and Cap's discussion going awry, they prepare to join him on the ground below.

[Pgs. 32 - 34] Cyclops attacks Captain America when Cap asks for the X-Men's help with approaching Phoenix Force. Cyclops cites Cap's inaction toward mutants in the past and that the Phoenix Force could be the rebirth that mutantkind needs. Spider-Man and the Avengers prepare to jump from the Avengers Helicarrier.

[Pg. 1 - Page 4 panel 2] Before the Avengers could launch their attack, Colossus preemptively attacks, blasting a hole through the Avenger's ship.

[Pgs. 3 - 4] As the Avengers ship starts to crash, Spider-Man and the others prepare to jump from the ship into the water below.

[Pgs. 19 - 20] Spider-Man and his fellow Avengers jump from their transport.

[Pg. 4 panel 3 - End of page 7] After falling into the water from the damaged helicarrier, the Avengers emerge from the water and take the X-Men on head to head.

Spider-Man makes two brief cameos as the battle between the X-Men and the Avengers rages on at Utopia.

[Pg. 2 panel 1] Spider-Man makes a single panel non-speaking cameo as part of the massive brawl on Utopia between the X-Men and the Avengers.

[Pgs. 12 - 19] As the battle rages on, Spider-Man follows Wolverine who sneaks out of the battle. The two then make their way through the drainage system to confront Hope Summers. Hope now has the power of the Phoenix Force and she obliterates Spider-Man and Wolverine with a single blast.

[Pgs. 12 - 21] As Wolverine approaches Hope, she obliterates him with a single blast. Spider-Man is caught in the crossfire as well.

[Pg. 21] Cap and the Avengers as well as Cyclops and the X-Men witness the aftermath from Hope's attack on Wolverine (and Spider-Man), as the heroes lay unconscious on the floor below. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Force-powered Hope leaves Utopia.

Spider-Man waits for Logan to recover from the Phoenix Force blast. Once Logan recovers, Spidey tells him that Cyclops and the X-Men had surrendered to Cap. Logan knows that can't be the case, he charges toward the prisoners. It's later revealed that Magik manipulated Strange into making an illusion of Cyclops and the X-Men. The real X-Men had already left to find Hope. Later, Spider-Man and Spider-Woman are assigned to check Latveria for Hope Summers.

[Pgs. 1 - 3] In search of Hope Summers, Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, Daredevil and Mockingbird arrive in Latveria. After taking out some Doombots, Spider-Man's Spider-sense goes off...a Juggernaut-powered Colossus is heading their way!

Spider-Man makes a single panel non-speaking cameo as he, Daredevil and Spider-Woman attack the Juggernaut-powered Colossus.

Spider-Man makes a single panel appearance as his battle with Colossus rages on. Spidey makes a fairly spot-on observations about heroes battling heroes in the old days.

[Pgs. 4 - 10] Spider-Man and Colossus continue to go toe-to-toe as the X-Men member tosses Spidey around. Just as Spider-Man summons the mental and physical strength to match Colossus, Daredevil tells Spider-Man that Hope is not in Latveria. Spider-Man then leaves with the group having never finished his battle with Colossus.

Spider-Man rejoins the Avengers as Captain America explains that they need to go out into the field to keep the X-Men occupied to buy T'Challa and Stark more time. However, they are attacked by a Phoenix Force-powered group of X-Men. Things look bad for the Avengers, however, when Wanda Maximoff emerges, Colossus calls his X-Men back to retreat.

The Phoenix Force-powered Namor begins to destroy Wakanda, but Spider-Man and the other Avengers arrive to stop him. Unfortunately they are no match for Namor in this state. Things change when the Scarlet Witch takes him on, she's able to depower him. The only trouble is that make the other Phoenix Force-powered X-Men even stronger. Spider-Man and the Avengers are once again forced into hiding this time in K'un Lun.

In K'un Lun, Spider-Man, Iron Fist and Hope Summers find themselves under the consult of Master Yu Ti. After having a vision, Master Yu Ti suggests that Hope be trained by...Spider-Man! Both Hope and Spider-Man are reluctant first, Spider-Man saying he's got nothing he could to great teachers she's had already and Hope agreeing with that sentiment. But then, when forced alone, Spider-Man explains his great power/great responsibility guiding light and Hope finds herself engaged in his teaching.

Spider-Man continues Hope's training in K'un Lun, however when Captain America returns from battle with the news of more losses to their side, Spider-Man stops the training. He then joins the Avengers who attack Colossus and Magik at the Bering Strait. Spider-Man, however, does not have much success, because Colossus, now infused with the Phoenix Force, crushes him. The only thing that keeps Spider-Man alive is that Colossus holds back and does not want to kill Spider-Man. Nevertheless Spider-Man continues to try to get inside both of their heads.

As Spider-Man nurses his injuries, Captain America tries to convince Professor X to remain safely with them. However, Xavier knows he must help his students defeat the negative influence of the Phoenix Force. Spider-Man makes one other brief cameo when the Avenger regroup in K'un Lun.

[Pgs. 1 - 14] Professor X provides Captain America and his allies much needed reinforcements in the form of the various mutants who have defected from Cyclops and Emma Frost. Professor X is able to read their minds and provide them with safe harbor. Spider-Man greets the mutants as they arrive. Soon after, the battle between Cyclops and Professor X begins.

Spider-Man makes a single panel non-speaking cameo as he is depicted in the final confrontation between the Phoenix Force-powered Cyclops and his allies against Professor X, the Avengers and their allies.

[Pgs. 15 - 30] Once Cyclops faces imminent defeat against his mentor Professor X, he's forced to absorb the final piece of the Phoenix Force from Emma Stone...this leads to Cyclops' complete transformation into the immensely powered Phoenix!

With Cyclops now as the Phoenix, he was completely unstoppable...with the exception of one person, Hope Summers. Hope is able to remove the Phoenix Force from Scott, then absorb it. Then, along with some help from Wanda Maximoff, she is able to eliminate the Phoenix Force in its entirety by uttering, "No more Phoenix." Suddenly the Phoenix Force disappears and, surprisingly, mutants begin to return all over the world. Spider-Man is the process of saving a girl from from a bus crash when suddenly, she gains mutant powers (thus doesn't need Spider-Man's help!).

After the young mutant Broo (a Brood alien) was shot by Kade Kilgore, Hank McCoy has been racking his brain to find a way to save his life. One of the folks he calls on is Horizon Labs' Peter Parker. Peter tries to give his best advice to help the situation, but it all seems hopeless. Later, Spider-Man even makes an appearance when he visits Wolverine's school for mutants. Of course Spider-Man can't resist poking fun at his teammate. So as he's taking pictures, he asked where does Wolverine sit to grade papers?

Spider-Man makes a brief appearance when he shares a conversation (and a training session!) with the newly minted Captain Marvel (aka Carol Danvers). After throwing Spider-Man around the gym for a few minutes, she goes on her way. *Note Avenging Spider-Man #9 is the 'first appearance' of Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel. However, an editor's note at the beginning of that story states that the events of Captain Marvel (Vol. 6) #1 takes place before Avenging Spider-Man #9.

When The Maestro (a futuristic version of the Hulk) decides he wants to make his way to the God Ship (a transport constructed by Reed Richards and Ted Castle to return to Nu-World), Spider-Man and the Thing stand in his way. Spidey tries to make peace between the two but it is to no avail. After a brief tussle (and Spider-Man being launched a mile by the Maestro), Johnny Storm stops the fighting and allows the Maestro in to see it. The ship is in the form of a giant Galactus, and thus is called the God Ship Galactus. Soon after, the machine is fully powered and ready to return to Nu World...Maestro goes along with Ted and Alyssa Moy back to Nu World.

"Ronance" Spider-Man joins the FF when they go to Attilan to speak with Black Bolt. Spider-Man has a few interesting interactions with some of the Inhumans at Attilan.

Spider-Man and Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers) team up (Part 1) *Note Despite this being the first appearance of Danvers as Captain Marvel, chronologically this story takes place after Captain Marvel (Vol. 6) #1 according to an editor's note.

Spider-Man and Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers) team up (Part 2)

Peter and Aunt May discuss their past and the events surrounding the death of Uncle Ben.

"Point Of Origin" (Alpha Part 1)

"That Something Special" (Alpha Part 2)

"Final Grade" (Alpha Part 3)

The Father, leader and creator of group of artificial life forms known as the Descendants, attacks New York City using a combination of his own robot army and taking control of various other robots within the city. Spider-Man, and many other heroes stand up to confront the robots. Spider-Man is first attacked by the Reavers but there are plenty of any robot combatants to take on.

Spider-Man continues to battle the Father and giant Robot army, but is struggling to make any progress in slowing them down. He's saved by Captain Britain when he was nearly killed by the Father, and soon after he, Captain Britain, Hawkeye and the Beast work together to combat the invasion. The Father's plan involves a nano-mist that converts normal people into robots under his control. The Orb of Necromancy, which the heroes possess, is the only way to stop him. Destroying the Orb will destroy the nano-virus and the Descendants. However, Spider-Man and the others are attacked by roboticized versions of Wasp and Giant Man, who steal the Orb from the heroes. Eventually, Pym is able to overcome the control of the Father, convert to Giant Man and take on the Father inside his giant robot.

Pym's counterattack is not able to stop the Father and his giant robot, as Spider-Man swoops in to save Hawkeye from certain death. However, the Father lands a crushing blow on Spidey, neutralizing him in the process. Jim Hammond, the original Human Torch, eventually turns against his mind-controlling master and destroys the Orb of Necromancy, wiping out the Father's robotic control.

Daredevil hires Spider-Man to be his bodyguard when he goes out on a date with the Assistant DA Kirsten McDuffie. However, at the end of the story (and the date), with Spider-Man diverted, Murdock and McDuffie are attacked by a masked criminal claiming to be working for Black Spectre. The criminal then disappears quickly as he arrived. *Note When Daredevil asks Spider-Man to be his bodyguard for his date, Spider-Man first asks if it is a date with Black Cat. When DD says no, Spider-Man immediately agrees to help. This is a nod to the Daredevil (Vol. 3) #8 story when DD and Black Cat kiss, and Spider-Man gets jealous.

It is revealed that the masked criminal that attacked Murdock on his date was Spider-Man! In fact, Daredevil hired Wolverine, Luke Cage and Mockingbird to attack him at Times Square. The point of these staged attacks was to make a public display of villainy of Megacrime, Black Spectre and the other criminal enterprises Murdock has been trying to stop.

Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four battle the Wizard and the AIM scientists who freed him from jail.

"You Are Whatever You Want To Be" Spider-Man, Grimm and Johnny Storm share the story of their recent battle with the Wizard AIM to the children at the FF Headquarters.

"End Times--Avengers" (Part 1)

"End Times--Avengers" (Part 2)

"End Times--Avengers" (Part 3)

"End Times--Avengers" (Part 4)

"End Times--New Avengers" (Part 1)

"End Times--New Avengers" (Part 2)

"End Times--New Avengers" (Part 3)

"End Times--New Avengers" (Part 4)

Spider-Man makes a single panel non-speaking cameo alongside Iron Man and the other Avengers as they help Reed Richards stabilize an energy containment system. This energy field was responsible for sending the Thunderbolts to a dystopian future. Spider-Man is not seen again in this story.

Spider-Man makes a single panel non-speaking cameo as he and a few of the Avengers are cheered on by a crowd of New Yorkers. They are being celebrated for their recent work to prevent a massive explosion from harming innocent civilians (this occurred in Dark Avengers #182). The unstable energy chamber (located just off the former supermax facility known as the Raft) was safely detonated outside Earth's atmosphere. Spider-Man is not seen again in the story.

When Tony Stark and Bruce Banner place a bet with one another as to who can form a team that will find a missing Russian scientist named Sergei Sorokin, Spider-Man is one of the heroes they ask to join. Spider-Man declines, claiming he's on like six team at the moment. Spider-Man is later depicted alongside Wolverine and Captain Marvel at Avengers Tower keeping tabs on the success of the two different teams. *Note Carol Danvers is depicted as Captain Marvel, so this must take place after Captain Marvel (Vol. 6) #1.

Tony Stark and Bruce Banner's teams both failed to find Sorokin...however, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man and the other heroes did manage to track down the scientist. This makes both Stark and Banner the losers of their bet, which means both had to do the naked walk of shame from the Baxter Building to Avengers Tower. Spider-Man even snapped photos of the event for the Daily Bugle!

Spider-Man makes a single panel non-speaking cameo alongside fellow Avengers Thor and Iron Man as they battle a giant monster in New York City. Daredevil was tracking an evidence-stealing gnome when he came across this battle, which prevented him from being able to continue to track the gnome.

As the giant monster continues to rampage through New York City, Spider-Man helps to save civilians who's apartment buildings have been torn apart by the monster. Spidey saves a woman, who then screams for him to go back and save her baby. Before Spidey can do that, Daredevil swoops in and saves the child. Spidey asks Daredevil to stick around and help coordinate the response, but Murdock just runs off without talking...he's too fixated on catching the gnome named Buggit. This gnome has run off and plans to suicide-bomb a man named Milo, who had killed his friend Michael.

Spider-Man makes a single panel non-speaking cameo as he, alongside his Avenger teammates, cleans up the debris and wreckage caused by a recent attack by the mutant terrorist Avalanche. Spider-Man is not seen again in the story.

After the Avengers take down a monster called Infernock, Wolverine tries to kill it because it had burned off half of his face. The other Avengers, including Spider-Man, stop him from doing so. Later, at Avengers Tower, Spider-Man tries to talk to Wolverine about what caused him to flip out like that, but Wolverine wants nothing to do with the conversation. Soon after, Elektra comes crawling through the window and tells Wolverine she needs him for a mission (this ultimately involves working for the Kingpin). At first Spider-Man thinks they want him to come as well, but then he realizes Elektra had no intent for him to come along. Wolverine then makes Spider-Man swear he won't tell anyone where he went. *Note An editor's note at the beginning of the story states that these events take place "awhile back. Like, at least, before last October." That is most likely a reference to the fact this story involves Peter Parker Spider-Man, and not Otto Octavius as the Superior Spider-Man.

After Wolverine and Elektra's work with the Kingpin is complete, Logan returns to Avengers Tower. Upon entering his room, and feeling a combination of despondent and surly, Logan is greeted by Spider-Man. The web-slinger had sewed Wolverine's sheets (which Spidey had torn with a one of Wolverine's swords in issue #6). Logan then tells Spider-Man he can keep him company, if he can remain quiet...

[Pg. 10 panel 2] This single panel flashback depicts Iron Man and Captain America recruiting Spider-Man to join their new Avengers effort. They're able to convince him...with money. *Note It is not explicitly stated how long before the contemporary portion of this story that this panel takes place, however, one can assume it was within a few weeks.

Spider-Man and the Beast (unintentionally) travel in time to the future where Beasts rule the land and humans are undead zombies. These 'Beasts' are direct descendants of Hank McCoy, who worship him as the 'Origin Maker.' Spider-Man, on the other hand, is not so lucky, he's thrown into a gladiatorial combat with a giant blue Beast monster. Eventually McCoy finds out what they did with Spider-Man, so he joins the web-slinger in the ring to defeat the giant beast. McCoy then rebukes the Queen Beast, Talia, and he and Spider-Man return home (somehow). *Note Editorial notes at the beginning of this story state that this takes place for Doc Ock replaces Peter Parker as the Superior Spider-Man.

Spider-Man and Deadpool star (Part 1)

Spider-Man and Deadpool star (Part 2)

Peter Parker meets with Flash Thompson in upstate New York, where his mother had just entered rehab. After thanking Peter for making the visit, Peter tells Flash that A.J. Patton, a fellow student in Midtown High with both of them from back in the day, just moved back into town. Flash used to bully A.J. relentlessly too, but he apparently A.J. wanted to talk with Flash. The next day, Peter and Flash meet up again where they share a heartfelt moment. Flash tells Peter how proud of him he is, that he overcame all the bullying. Peter tells Flash that he truly made his high school years miserable, but that he found a way to put it past him. Flash then tells Peter he's leaving New York City for good.

After a battle with a group of AIM scientists gets a little too rough for Hawkeye, Spider-Man recommends he take some time off to recover. As the title suggests, this story features six days of Barton's life...his battle with the AIM scientists alongside Spider-Man and Wolverine is day one.

"Spider-Man and the Thing"

Spider-Man makes a single (splash) page appearance at the conclusion of the story as he, and his fellow Avengers, assemble behind Captain America.

Spider-Man helps Iron Man and Captain America build their Avengers Machine (a retrofitted quinjet). Stark and Roger's basic plan for this new team is to go bigger than before, to take on the bigger threats that are constantly coming at them. Spider-Man is later seen with the full team, prepared to assemble.

Spider-Man, along with his fellow Avengers, are transported to Mars to free Iron Man and Thor who were captured by the three gods where were terraforming the planet. Ex Nihilo was in the process of creating a new life, Adam, for the terraformed planet.

After Spider-Man reads in the newspaper that Frank Castle has been "utilizing an unknown device to swing between buildings" (ie, Castle stole one of his web-shooters), Spidey decides to confront Castle. The web-slinger is extremely pissed that the Punisher used something he had made in order to kill. So Spider-Man begins to attack the Punisher, with the intent of turning him over to the authorities. The Punisher did not go down easily though, and after he detonates a grenade that causes Spider-Man to lose his bearings, Frank then knocks him unconscious. The Punisher is then able to escape. That is, of course, after he steals another one of Spider-Man's web-shooters!

Spider-Man makes a single page appearance at Avengers Tower when he confronts Natasha Romanov (aka the Black Widow) regarding her recent battle with Frank Castle. Spider-Man is disappointed she let him go, but she counters with the fact that she saved 117 children in the process. As Natasha walks off, Spidey laments that no one is taking Frank's war seriously.

Spider-Man and the Avengers set up a sting to capture Frank Castle. The recently convicted (of murder) former Marine Sergeant Rachel Cole-Alves had acted as a proxy for the Punisher during his war on crime. She was being transported upstate and the Avengers tried to use that as bait to draw out Castle. However, Frank out-maneuvers them, steals Iron Man's armor and attacks Spider-Man. After neutralizing the web-slinger, he absconds with Cole-Alves and heads into the wind. The Avengers are left with nothing.

The Avengers regroup and go back out after Frank Castle. They're able to track him thanks to Spider-Man having placed a Spider-tracer on him. It takes all the efforts from Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow and Spider-Man to eventually bring Frank down. The Punisher was even able to unload a shotgun blast on to Spider-Man, he used rubber bullets of course. It turns out, after they have Castle in custody, that all this running and non-lethal force was just a distraction by Castle to allow Cole-Alves to escape authorities. Soon after, we see that she has now taken on the role of the Punisher and begins her war on crime. *Editor's note at the beginning of this story states that these events take place before Amazing Spider-Man #698.

Spider-Man goes to the Savage Land with Moon Boy and Devil Dinosaur (Part 1)

Spider-Man goes to the Savage Land with Moon Boy and Devil Dinosaur (Part 2)

"Spider-Men #1"

"Spider-Men #2"

"Spider-Men #3"

"Spider-Men #4"

"Spider-Men #5"

"Warning Signs" (Danger Zone Part 1)

"Key to the Kingdom" (Danger Zone Part 2)

"War of the Goblins" (Danger Zone Part 3)

"Day in the Life" (Dying Wish Part 1)

"Outside the Box" (Dying Wish Part 2)

"Suicide Run" (Dying Wish Part 3)