It's the stunning conclusion of Otto Octavius' superior saga. Having taken over Peter Parker's body and life, Dr. 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 a hero.

"Venom is back in town! Will his first run-in with the Superior Spider-Man be a friendly one, or will he sense something perilous about Peter Parker's presence? And as Otto Octavius takes another big step in his life as Peter Parker, could a big part of Flash Thompson's life be coming to a close? Will he be Venom no more?"--Page 4 of cover.

Spider-Man 2099 returns! But when the future Spidey and the Superior Spidey clash, who will be the multiverse's most superior Spider-Man? 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 comes 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?

When the Raft goes into complete shutdown, the Superior Spider-Man, Mayor J. Jonah Jameson, Glory, and Norah are all trapped inside with all of the villains Spider-Man has recently brutalized.

Peter Parker's archenemy Dr. Octopus has taken control of his body and his life. Now Otto Octavius is determined to prove himself a superior Spider-Man in every way. His baptism of fire comes when he faces down the new Sinister Six.

Having taken over Peter Parker's body and life, Doctor Octopus is determined to be a better Spider-Man than Peter Parker 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 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!

Under the Superior Spider-Man's watch, the Green Goblin has taken control of New York's underworld, and now Otto Octavius must take on the Goblin.

In light of his recent violent actions, the Avengers threaten to kick Spider-Man--now Otto Octavius in Peter Parker's body--off the team.