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Peter Parker is, shockingly, without a job and looking for gainful employment — but his search is interrupted by a rampaging Rhino, who is but the tip of a Sinister iceberg! What major Spider-Villain is working behind the scenes weaponizing other Spider-Villains, including one we haven’t seen in almost seven years?! Also, what is that Goblin-free Norman Osborn up to, anyway?

In the wake of his defeat at the hands of Hellgate, Spider-Man is far away from his friendly neighborhood. So who is that swinging around town in the red-and-blues? More to the point, who’s playing the role of Peter Parker so convincingly his colleagues and even his Aunt May haven’t noticed? If only the would-be webbed wonder was doing such a good job. Instead, his actions have attracted the attentions of NYC’s other arachnid-themed heroes – and they aren’t happy! Meanwhile, the deadly Goblin-Slayer is out for Norman Osborn’s blood – while the new Spider-Slayer endangers not only the stand-in Spidey, but also new teen hero Kintsugi! As Osborn’s sins come back to haunt him and everyone he cares about, one of the Spiders will make the ultimate sacrifice!

While both Peter Parker and Spider-Man’s shoes are being filled back on Earth, the real deal is light years away in a distant solar system, wearing a new suit and running with strange companions. One such companion? A creature named Symbie! Another you will recognize as Rocket Raccoon! But who else is one of Spidey’s cosmic friends? And will they have his back when he finds himself between a rock and a giant alien beast intent on his death?! Peter may be lost in space with no way home, but does he even want to return after his shocking defeat at the hands of Hellgate? And even if he can somehow find Earth, is he ready for round two with the most powerful foe he’s ever faced?

Peter Parker’s life has been worse. He’s got a steady job. Black Cat is giving him the time of day again. As Spider-Man, Peter’s taken some super-powered punches. But he’s never caught the kind of Hell that’s in store for him next: fighting for survival as he tries to keep Hellgate from destroying Manhattan! But what does this strange new foe want? And can Peter figure it out before his day gets a whole lot worse?! The city watches as Spider-Man takes the worst beating of his life. Battered and broken, Peter needs to level up if he’s going to survive the next round — and he has resolved to get stronger by any means necessary. He is a different man following Hellgate’s revelation — but Mary Jane Watson has a secret of her own to share! And the first foes to put Spidey’s strength to the test are Shocker and his new allies, the Aftershocks!

From the FALL OF X to BLOOD HUNT! The Avengers have hung in space over Earth, a sword of Damocles over Orchis, the enemy of mutantkind, for too long. But knowing they had only one chance to strike, they waited while Iron Man prepared. Now, on his signal, it is time — and the Avengers only know one way to strike: hard! But as the true extent of Orchis’ Stark Sentinel program is revealed, will Earth’s Mightiest Heroes fall against the metal onslaught? Plus: With the Avengers under siege as vampires sink their teeth into the Marvel Universe, Steve Rogers must assemble a new roster to join the BLOOD HUNT! Quicksilver, Hawkeye, Hercules and Hazmat answer the call — but when they encounter an organized army of vampires in uniform led by a surprise villain, it gets personal!