Peter Parker, a.k.a. Spider-Man, has a mysterious foe named Geldoff to contend with, as he tries to win back Mary Jane Watson.

by Brian Michael Bendis BW 184pp Trade paperback In stores the week of December 11th. The Concept: Three time Eisner award winning Brian Michael Bendis (Powers, Ultimate Spider-Man titles, Daredevil, Alias) didn't just appear out of thin air, you know! He worked his tuchas off at all aspects of the medium before totally losing his hair in mainstream comics. Compiled in this exclusive collection are dozens of short stories that are widely considered his best work, handpicked by the author. Ranging from the 'Fortune and Glory' style autobiographical anecdotes, to some of the darkest crime noir stories he has yet to tell. Also included is a smattering of his favorite short work collaborationswith Warren Ellis, Mark (Nowheresville) Ricketts, James Hudnall, and Mike Avon Oeming. And a portfolio of line art and multi-media illustrations that have rarely been seen before. A fun and must have collection of rarely seen or never seen material.

Peter Parker, a.k.a. Spider-Man, fights perhaps his most dangerous foe yet--a man on a crime spree dressed up as the web slinger--leading to the destruction of Gwen Stacy's family and threatening his relationship with M.J.

Features homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim, who operate in a world where people with superpowers have to register with the government and are viewed generally with suspicion--basically, as potential criminals.

It doesn't take long for Spider-Man to encounter the other heroes in the Ultimate Marvel Universe along with the devious villains eager to destroy them.

Teenager Peter Parker uses his superpowers as Spider-Man to face off against the Green Goblin.

Still coping with high school, his night job, and his alter-ego as Spider-Man, Peter Parker reunities with his childhood friend Eddie Brock and discovers secrets that lie in their fathers' pasts, secrets that lead to the birth of Venom.

Spider-Man must defend himself on two fronts as Dr. Octopus sets out for revenge and Kraven the Hunter pursues the ultimate prize.

Peter Parker takes a job at the Daily Bugle, learns of the Kingpin's ties to his uncle's murder, and tries to figure out how to stop his Spider-Man alter-ego from interfering with his relationship with Mary Jane Watson.

Follows the adventures of the X-Men, who band together to fight enemies, form tentative alliances with members of Magneto's gang, and protect the carefully controlled world of Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.

A group of genetically altered men--Norman Osborn, Dr. Otto Octavius, Flint Marko, Max Dillon, and Sergei Kravinoff--escape from the S.H.I.E.L.D. containment center and band together to try and defeat Spider-Man.