Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man, swings through the city capturing criminals in his web and making the city safe for everyone - except the bad guys.

Take a closer look into the web filled world of one of the world's favorite Super Heroes, Spider Man! Featuring detailed profiles of more than 200 of Spidey's friends and foes, as well as tons of facts and information on the Web Slinger himself, Spider Man Character Encyclopedia will test your knowledge of the world of Spider Man. Organized alphabetically, each character profile is crammed with facts, statistics, informative annotations, and exciting...

"The Sandman camps out in Central Park...and it's no picnic! Monkey bars and mayhem are in store for Spider-Man and Squirrel Girl when they try and stop Sandman from taking over New York City!"--Back cover.

"The amazing Spider-Man faces off against the world's most fearsome super villains, but can Spidey swing into action and save the day in just five minutes? Each story is ideal for reading along in just around five minutes, making it perfect for bedtime or any time."--Page 4 of cover.

"An alien invasion attacks New York City and the only one who can stop it is ... Spider-Man?! But that's far from all you'll find here - a revelation from the past puts Peter Parker's job, relationships and whole life in jeopardy! And if even that's not enough, you'll see a new roommate, new love interests and a new villain!"--T.p. vero.

Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. When his suit suddenly changes, turning jet black and enhancing his powers, it transforms Peter as well, bringing out the dark, vengeful side of his personality that he struggles to control. Under the influence of the suit, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care...

Head back to high school to explore Pete's younger years. It's a return to the days of overdue homework, not knowing how to talk to girls (or anybody, really), and plenty of danger. Witness Spidey's early tangles with Doctor Octopus.