Whether it's his crippling bad luck, the harshness of everyday life or running straight into danger as a superhero, Peter Parker finds himself going up against one major adversity after another in order to become a hero that New York, as well as the world, really needs...even if it means being the universe's chew toy. R&R please.

Fresh from saving the Earth from Galactus, The Avengers, as well as reserve member Spider-man, now find themselves fighting for survival in a fighting tournament, against a mysterious group of superheroes calling themselves the Thunderbolts...who might not be who they seem to be. R&R please. COMPLETE

In this two-part short story, Peter Parker is just receiving his pay delivering some footage to the Daily Bugle of Spider-Man, which J. Jonah Jameson used to make him look like a menace once more. However, while attending a special event, Peter is given a reminder of why he must continue as Spider-Man. One that's worth more than any paycheck combined.