A scientist named Adrian Toomes accuses Norman Osborn of stealing his flying technology; Peter, concerned that Aunt May is running out of money, makes a deal with J. Jonas Jameson.

Peter Parker and Spider-Man both try to make connections. Pete attempts to tutor Liz Allan, while Spidey reaches out to stop a new menace: Electro.

Peter Parker and Spider-Man both have to learn to own their choices when decisions made by Dr Curt Connors transforms Pete's mentor into the Lizard.

While Peter Parker resists the responsibility of helping Aunt May pay the bills, Montana becomes Shocker to fulfill his responsibility: eliminating the Spectacular Spider-Man.

Peter Parker and Harry Osborn try out for the football team. Flint Marko, newly transformed into Sandman, is out for glory too, at the expense of our friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man.

Peter Parker struggles to get a date for the fall formal. Meanwhile, the unstoppable Rhino, the latest of the Big Man's creations, has sworn vengeance on Spider-Man.