The wonderfully classic, masterfully illustrated stories in this collection of Marvel's long-running Amazing Spider-Man series mark a historic turning point. After ten years as the main writer of Spidey's adventures, co-creator Stan Lee passed the baton to the young Gerry Conway – and the already legendary web-slinger soap opera became even wilder, more unpredictable, and more dramatic! In the early 1970s, Peter Parker has to deal with the return of the Spider-Slayer and the repercussions of Flash Thompson's time in Vietnam. Meanwhile, Kraven is hunting Spider-Man and the tragic Gibbon. His best friend Harry Osborn's drug problems and the disappearance of Aunt May also give Peter cause for concern – all the more so since May soon turns up in the tentacles of Dr. Octopus, who, after his gang war with Hammerhead, even wants to marry her?! In addition, Spidey faces Mysterio, Vulture, Man-Wolf, and Hulk, and the debuting Punisher makes his first move on Spider-Man. But of course, all of this is overshadowed by the dramatic saga of the return of Spider-Man's arch-nemesis Green Goblin and the shocking death of Pete's great love Gwen Stacy. For many comic book historians, this 1973 story is not only a milestone in Spider-Man mythology, but a watershed moment in the history of American superhero comics itself: the moment when the colorful picture books with their costumed heroes finally lost their childlike innocence. This storyline has since become etched in the minds of Marvel fans worldwide, transcending generations. It's no wonder that comics, films, and animated series still draw on this grippingly written and fantastically drawn Spider-Man classic. In addition, this volume includes commentary from the Marvel creators, sketches, original drawings, and promotional artwork. New product