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The Superior Spider-Man (2013)
Series · 9 books · 2013-2018

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The Superior Spider-Man, Vol. 1

My Own Worst Enemy

2013

Part of the Marvel NOW! initiative! THEN!...Peter Parker spent a lifetime living up to the responsibilities his powers foisted upon him, but his story finally ended dramatically in the historic Amazing Spider-Man #700. NOW!...The new Amazing Spider-Man has arrived, and he is better in every single way. Smarter, stronger...Superior. And he'll prove it, both to himself and the world, when he faces down the all-new Sinister Six! But is this all-new Spider-Man in cahoots with J. Jonah Jameson? And has Carlie Cooper figured out the Superior Spider-Man's secret identify? Plus: Spider-Man and Mary Jane...reunited?! All this and the return of the villainous Vulture! It's an all-new era of web-slinging excitement, and it all starts NOW! COLLECTING: SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN 1-5
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The Superior Spider-Man, Vol. 2

A Troubled Mind

2013

An Avenger no more? In light of his recent violent actions, will the Avengers kick Spidey off the team? With a villain acting like a hero and a hero acting like a villain, one man has decided that enough is enough! The ghostly revenant of Peter Parker fights to regain control of his body, his mind, and his destiny! Is this the beginning of the end for Otto Octavius? The time has come to see who will live, who will die, and who will emerge as the one, true Superior Spider-Man! But when the Green Goblin returns, why is Spidey nowhere to be found? Plus: Jester! Screwball! Cardiac! And a new development for a Spider-Man who hasn't been seen for some time. And by "time," we mean centuries! COLLECTING: Superior Spider -Man 6-10
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The Superior Spider-Man, Vol. 3

No Escape

2015

The Spider-Slayer is scheduled for execution and Mayor J. Jonah Jameson is leaving nothing to chance. To ensure that everything goes according to plan, Jameson's called in the one man he can trust to oversee everything - the Superior Spider-Man. COLLECTING: Superior Spider-Man 11-16
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The Superior Spider-Man, Vol. 4

Necessary Evil

2014

Back by popular demand, Spider-Man 2099 returns! But when the future Spidey and the Superior Spidey clash, who will be the most superior Spider-Man in the multiverse? It may not matter, because the end of the battle brings about a moment that will alter the world of Spider-Man - and the Marvel Universe - for years to come! But which Spider was responsible for this shocking change? Then, from the ashes of battle come the first team-up between the Superior Spider-Man and the Black Cat. Felicia Hardy always cared for the Spider more than the man...but what happens when that man is Otto Octavius? And as an Osborn we haven't seen in a while returns, Otto celebrates a milestone! Is the world ready for "Dr. Peter Parker"...or what he plans to do next? COLLECTING: Superior Spider-Man 17-21
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The Superior Spider-Man, Vol. 5

Superior Venom

2014

Otto Octavius, alias le Spider-Man supérieur, doit faire face à Venom, sans savoir que le symbiote est désormais contrôlé par Flash Thompson. Et, privé des souvenirs de Peter Parker, la menace d'être découvert devient encore plus dangereuse que Venom lui-même ! (Contient les épisodes US Superior Spider-Man 22-26, Annual 1, publiés précédemment dans les revues SPIDER-MAN (V4) 12 à 15)
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The Superior Spider-Man, Vol. 6

Goblin Nation

2014

The so-called Superior Spider-Man has failed. Under his watch, the Green Goblin took control of New York's underworld. This is all Otto Octavius' fault...and now it's his responsibility to take the Goblin down. Win or lose, this will be Otto's greatest battle. But when Spiderlings, goblins, super villains and giant robots clash in a violent assault on Spidey's home base, Spider-Island, will Otto be able to regain his footing and prevail? The End starts here, as Spider-Man takes on...the Goblin Nation! Plus, the long-awaited return of Peter Parker! Collecting Superior Spider-Man #26-31, Annual #2.
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Spider-Verse

2015

When the evil Inheritors begin exterminating spider-characters throughout the Multiverse, every single Spider-Man ever is needed to save the day! An interdimensional Spider-Army gathers to fight Morlun and his deadly family, but none of them is safe as the Prophecy comes to fruition! What will this brutal war for survival mean for Peter Parker and the rest of the spiders? Starring the Superior Spider-Man, the Ultimate Universe's Miles Morales and Jessica Drew, Spider-Man 2099, Spider-Woman, Silk, Kaine, Scarlet Spider, MC2's Spider-Girl, Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Man 1602, Spider-Ham, Spider-Monkey, Lady Spider, Spider-Punk, Spider-UK, a spider-powered Gwen Stacy...and hundreds more, from the beloved to the obscure! Collecting: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2014) #7-15, SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #32-33, SPIDER-VERSE #1-2, SPIDER-VERSE TEAM-UP #1-3, SCARLET SPIDERS #1-3, SPIDER-WOMAN (2014) #1-4, SPIDER-MAN 2099 (2014) #6-8 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2014 (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) #1 Written by DAN SLOTT, CHRISTOS GAGE, MICHAEL COSTA, DENNIS HOPELESS & PETER DAVID with SKOTTIE YOUNG, ROBBIE THOMPSON, KATIE COOK, KATHRYN IMMONEN, JED MCKAY, ROGER STERN, GERRY CONWAY, TOM DEFALCO & MORE Penciled by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, OLIVIER COIPEL, DAVE WILLIAMS, PACO DIAZ, GREG LAND & WILL SLINEY with HUMBERTO RAMOS, ADAM KUBERT, MIGUEL SEPULVEDA, JAKE PARKER, DENNIS MEDRI, KATIE COOK, MARK BROOKS, DAVID LAFUENTE, SHELDON VELLA, BOB MCLEOD, PAUL SMITH, RON FRENZ & MORE Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
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The Superior Spider-Man

The Complete Collection, Vol. 1

2018

Doctor Octopus claims the ultimate victory over Spider-Man! After years of defeats at the wall-crawler's hands, Otto Octavius achieves the unthinkable -putting his mind in the body of Peter Parker! As one Amazing era ends, a new one begins for a smarter, stronger, Superior Spider-Man! And he'll prove it, by donning an upgraded costume - and facing down the all-new Sinister Six! But things aren't so friendly in the neighborhood with this Spidey - and his more ruthless approach to crimefighting soon concerns his "fellow" heroes. Will his violent actions mean Spider-Man is an Avenger no more? With classic foes including the Vulture and the Green Goblin, and new friends like Anna Maria Marconi, this is Spider-Man like never before - but whatever happened to the real Peter? COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) 698-700, SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN 1-16
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The Superior Spider-Man

The Complete Collection, Vol. 2

2018

The stunning conclusion of Otto Octavius' superior saga! Having taken over Peter Parker's body and life, Doctor Octopus is determined to be a better Spider-Man than Peter ever was. And if his clashes with Spider-Man 2099, the Black Cat and Blackout are any indication, he just might be! But as "Peter" earns his doctorate and starts his own company, dark forces gather. Flash Thompson is back in town, and he's brought the Venom symbiote with him! Both know Spidey very well, so will they sense something off about the Superior Spider-Man? And when the Green Goblin takes control of New York's Underworld, Otto faces his final battle. The Superior Spider-Man must bring down the Goblin Nation - even if it means his own defeat, and the rebirth of an amazing hero! COLLECTING: SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN 17-31, ANNUAL 1-2

Authors

Mike Costa
Mike Costa
Author · 9 books
Mike Costa is an American comic book and television writer.
Roger Stern
Roger Stern
Author · 32 books
Roger Stern is an American comic book author and novelist.
Skottie Young
Skottie Young
Author · 58 books

Skottie Young has been an illustrator and cartoonist for over ten years working for entertainment and publishing companies such Marvel, Warner Bros., Image, Upper Deck, Mattel, and many more. He is currently illustrating the New York Times Best Selling and Eisner Award Nominated adaptions of L. Frank Baum's OZ novels with writer Eric Shanower. The series has gained acclaim from both fans and critics. Skottie currently lives in Illinois with his family, Casey, Baxter and their Saint Bernard, Emma.

Giuseppe Camuncoli
Giuseppe Camuncoli
Author · 5 books
Giuseppe Camuncoli, noto anche con lo pseudonimo di Cammo, è un fumettista italiano nascitto en Reggio Emilia.
Richard Elson
Author · 1 books

Richard Elson (born 1962) is a British comic book artist best known for his work on Sonic the Comic, 2000 AD and Thor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard...

Peter David
Peter David
Author · 185 books

aka David Peters Peter Allen David (often abbreviated PAD) is an American writer, best known for his work in comic books and Star Trek novels. David often jokingly describes his occupation as "Writer of Stuff". David is noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real world issues with humor and references to popular culture. He also uses metafiction frequently, usually to humorous effect, as in his work on the comic book Young Justice.

Dennis Hopeless
Dennis Hopeless
Author · 38 books

Dennis "Hopeless" Hallum is an American comics writer from Kansas City, Missouri who has written for Marvel Comics, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Boom! Studios, Arcana Studio, and Oni Press. See also under Dennis Hallum

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