SMURF : The Symbiotic Black Costume

"The War Begins!" Secret Wars Part 1

"Prisoners of War!" Secret Wars Part 2

"Tempest Without, Crisis Within!" Secret Wars Part 3

"Situation Hopeless!" Secret Wars Part 4

"The Battle of Four Armies!" Secret Wars Part 5

"A Little Death...!" Secret Wars Part 6

"Berserker!" Secret Wars Part 7

"Invasion!" (Spider-Man's first Black Costume) Secret Wars Part 8

"Assault on Galactus!" Secret Wars Part 9

"Death to the Beyonder!" Secret Wars Part 10

"...And Dust to Dust!" Secret Wars Part 11

"...Nothing to Fear...!" Secret Wars Part 12

[Pgs. 1 - 3] "Where Are They?!? Still No Word ON Missing Heroes" The folks at the Daily Bugle, like everyone else, are wondering where all the super heroes are.

[Pg. 13 - Page 14 panel 3] Occurring simultaneously with the events of Amazing Spider-Man #252 pages 4-8, Spider-Man and the rest of the heroes return to Earth from Battleworld. Spider-Man is holding Doc Connors in his arms. The scene in Amazing Spider-Man #252 is a bit more comprehensive than the one in Marvel Team Up #141, but they basically hit the same beats with some identical dialogue. Thus the identical SMURF codes.

[Pgs. 4 - 8] Occurring simultaneously with the events of Marvel Team Up #141 pages 13-14:3, Spider-Man and the rest of the heroes return to Earth from Battleworld. Spider-Man is holding Doc Connors in his arms. The scene in Amazing Spider-Man #252 is a bit more comprehensive than the one in Marvel Team Up #141, but they basically hit the same beats with some identical dialogue. Thus the identical SMURF codes.

[Pgs. 9 - 22] Peter heads back to his apartment, just misses the Black Cat who is still looking for him. Then he breaks up an argument between two New Yorkers, and heads off into the night.

[Pg. 14 panel 4 - End of page 22] "Blind Justice" Conclusion to the Spider-Man/Daredevil/Black Widow team up story. The events of this portion of the story take place the day after Peter's return from Battleworld.

"Where, Oh Where has my Spider-Man Gone...?" Black Cat searches for Spider-Man, she does not find him until the end of the story, outside his Aunt May's house in Forest Hills. Spider-Man is wearing his new black costume. Adjusting the placement of this issue with the original MCP list for multiple reasons. First, the conclusion of this story leads directly into the beginning of the next issue (Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man #91), in which Spidey and Black Cat continue their discussion about why he's wearing a new costume. They ride the Long Island Express back to the city together in between those two stories (as reference by Spidey in PPSSM #91). Also, the events of PPSSM #91 take place over more than a day, which does not along it to fit in between Peter's return from Battleworld and the events of Marvel Team Up #141. A general set of events for Peter's return from Battleworld can be viewed as his re-appearance in the park with the other heroes (Doc Connor in tow), then returning Doc Connors to his family, then returning to his apartment and just missing the Black Cat who was there, then breaking up the argument btn the two New Yorkers (ASM #252), then some time after that returning to his Aunt's house in Forest Hills where he finds the Black Cat (PPSSM #90).

"If It Wasn't For Bad Luck..."

"By Myself, Betrayed!" First appearance of the Rose.

Spider-Man makes a brief appearance when the Hulk goes on a rampage through New York City. His rampage was partially antagonized when SHIELD fighter jets launched chemical fire (ie, napalm) attacks upon him, attempts to restrain the Hulk peacefully had failed. As the fires burned around the Hulk, he launches a water tower at the SHIELD jets, which knocks them from the sky. As the pilots fall unconscious toward Earth, Spider-Man shoots a giant web net to catch them. Unfortunately that net is not enough to keep them safe because the scalding hot water from the napalm-heated water tower also fell toward them. Spidey spins a web-cocoon to protect them from falling water. The Hulk ends up banished to the crossroad dimension, and Spider-Man is not seen again in this story.

In 1985, a young boy named Toby figures out how to travel from the real world (which he is from) to the Marvel Universe of 1985. He does so because Marvel super villains have made their way into the real world. In the Marvel World, Toby makes his way to the Daily Bugle because he knows he can find Peter Parker there. He tells Joe Robertson that he's Harry Osborn's little brother, when Robbie passes that info on to Peter, the web-slinger knows something is awry. Peter then meets the boy on the roof the Daily Bugle, and Toby immediately calls Peter's bluff, stating that he knows Peter is Spider-Man. Eventually Peter concedes the truth and the Toby jumps from the roof (its not clear whether he does so intentionally or if pigeons knock him from the roof). Either way, Spidey casts a gian web-net and saves him. Spider-Man then agrees to help the boy. The original MCP placement for this story was in between PPSSM #90 and PPSSM #91, which cannot work because those two stories are consecutive and #90 leads directly into #91. This placement in the chronology fits a bit better and still has all the key elements like: Spider-Man's in the black costume and he's dating Black Cat (which are both mentioned by Toby in the story). J. Jonah Jameson is still seen at Daily Bugle which can work because despite stepping down as Editor-in-Chief, he's still the Publisher (a point he makes when he's seen there in PPSSM #90).

Spider-Man makes a brief appearance fighting alongside Toby and the other heroes of the Marvel Universe against Galactus.

"With Great Power..."

"And The Answer Is..."

"Foiled!"

"Shifts And Planes"

"Even A Ghost Can Fear The Night!"

"The Collected Spider-Man"

"Homesick"

"A Hot Time In The Morgue Tonight!"

"My Sword I lay Down!"

"How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down At The Morgue After They've Seen N.Y.C.?"

"The Dagger At The End Of The Tunnel!"

"Hometown Boy"

As Spider-Man is swinging through the city, complaining about the life of a super hero, his Spider-sense alerts him to a danger that appears out of thin air. Indeed, a giant, armored, Spider-like monster appears before him and Spidey immediately takes an evasive action from its attack. It doesn't work though, the monster spews some sort of venom on to the web-slinger. But Spidey overcomes this attack and goes after the monster, spinning him into a web-cocoon. The monster counters, breaking from the webbing and knocking Spidey with a blow to the head. Spidey then swings down and kicks him in the head. Suddenly, with Spider-monster seemingly incapacitated, it disappears as quickly as it appeared. Spidey is not seen again in the story, so he's unaware of this, but the monster was actually a good guy...a warrior from a planet that was under attack. The Spider-monster is actually a fellow Pendragon! The opening of the story states these events took place in New York City, 1985.

[Pgs. 1 - 14] "Introducing... Puma!" Spider-Man battles criminals alongside Black Cat. Peter then goes to sleep and his black costume appears to have a life of its own. The Puma makes his way to New York City.

[Pgs. 1 - 9] The second story in the Venom Super Special contain an editor's note that states this story takes place during Amazing Spider-Man #256. While Peter is asleep, his black costume takes him (unwittingly) on an adventure in the city. Spider-Man (technically the symbiote) busts up a criminal ring that was being barricaded by police. This gets Spider-Man the appreciation of Captain Jean DeWolff. After which an awkward moment ensues when the symbiote/Spider-Man tries to kiss DeWolff. Jean plays it cool, and turns him away. She had said "I love you, Spider-Man", which triggered the symbiote (based off of Peter's memories) to kiss anyone who says, "I love you." The part ways and Jean says she'll beat the s^$% out of him if he tells anyone about this. Symbiote/Peter then return to Peter's apartment to sleep. This then continues right in to the second half of Amazing Spider-Man #256.

[Pgs. 15 - 22] A fairly exhausted Spider-Man is attacked by the Puma!

"Beware The Claws Of Puma!"

[Pgs. 1 - 10] "The Sinister Secret of Spider-Man's New Costume!" MJ's conversation regarding her knowledge of him being Spider-Man continues. Their conversation is interrupted when the Black Cat arrives and refers to Peter as "lover." MJ leaves Peter's apartment distraught. Peter's struggle to maintain the influence of his symbiote costume continues.

"Cat's Paws"

"Hero Worship!"

"Memory Lane!"

"Cat And Mouse"

[Pgs. 11 - 23] "The Sinister Secret of Spider-Man's New Costume!" concludes. Spider-Man visits Reed Richards at the Baxter Building who tells Spidey the costume is alive and helps him to remove. The debut of the Amazing Bag-Man occurs. The Hobgoblin and the Rose continue to sheme. The narration on page 11 states these events occur "sometime later." This allows for the events of Spider-Man/Human Torch #4, Marvel Team Up #146 and the Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #4 to occur.

"All My Pasts Remembered!"

Peter Parker makes a single panel cameo when he, along with the rest of the Marvel universe, watch Prince Namor address the world with a message of unity from the United Nations assembly room.

"The Final Answer!"

"Hermit-Age!"

"A Debt Repaid..."

"A Child Shall Lead Them!"

[Pg. 1 - Page 34 panel 5] "The Scorpion Takes A Bride! (But Not the Way You Think!)" The Scorpion kidnaps Marla Madison prior to her wedding to J. Jonah Jameson.

[Pg. 11 panel 4] This single panel flashback depicts J. Jonah Jameson, John Jameson and Marla Madison escaping while Spider-Man battles the Scorpion.

[Pg. 34 panel 6 - End of page 39] Conclusion to "The Scorpion Takes A Bride! (But Not the Way You Think!)" Thanks to Spider-Man (who saves the day), J. Jonah is able to safely get married.

When Mysterio breaks out of jail and takes over the Daily Bugle, he challenges Spider-Man to battle him or he'll attack the staff at the Daily Bugle. Peter, who was already there handing photos to Joe Robertson, switches into his Spider-Man costume and takes on Mysterio. But a second Mysterio-like character arrives, although, unbeknownst to Peter, this second character has no connection to Mysterio. This second character, called the Chief Examiner, is there to study both Spidey and Mysterio and, ideally, duplicate/study their powers. Spider-Man battles Mysterio, whilst also coming into contact with the Chief Examiner who he thinks is also Mysterio (or at least one of his illusions). Eventually, to escape Mysterio's black holes, Spider-Man goes through a doorway brought about by the Chief Examiner that strips his "very essence, all that he knows--every experience, every thought, every sensation he has ever had..." This, ultimately gets fed into the computer game and the narration states that if you want to find out what happens, get the "Scott Adam's Questprobe Adventure Computer Game." This process drains Spidey, but luckily for him, the Chief Executive distracts Mysterio. Spidey is eventually able to defeat Mysterio, and the Chief Executive disappears. The goal of the Chief Executive was to get these powers to help him save his planet who is under attack by the Black Fleet. This book is essentially a promotional comic to promote the Questprobe computer game. But the story itself makes a serious effort to connect itself to Spider-Man comic canon (ie, the 616 Universe). Peter references the exact events that are occurring currently in his books and there's an editor's note referencing Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man #94-96.

Spider-Man teams-up with Dr. Strange

"Big Game" Spider-Man vs. Kraven the Hunter and Man-Wolf

"The Challenge Of Hobgoblin!"

"The Sins Of My Father!"

"Symbiosis"

"True Confessions!"

"The Incandescent Man"

"Trade Secret"

"Spider On The Spot!"

"Tis Better To Give!"

"The Spectacular Spider-Kid!"

[Pg. 20 panels 2 - 6] In Amazing Spider-Man #263, Peter and MJ visit Harry and Liz in the hospital soon after their son, Normie, is born. Peter is seen in that story walking in to the hospital (like a normal person would) to the visitor's center. In this flashback sequence in Peter Parker Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #25, Norman Osborn tells Peter that when he received the news of the birth of his grandson, he left Europe (where he was exiled at the time) and went to New York City (fully garbed as the Green Goblin no less!) with the intention of looking in on his grandson (and potentially spiriting him away if the mood struck!). To Norman's surprise, outside of Liz/Normie's window was Spider-Man looking in on them as well. Interestingly, that is when Norman realized that the true Goblin heir was Peter Parker! The way to make this fit into continuity is that in Amazing Spider-Man #263, the day after Peter and MJ visit, Spidey swings through the city after he checks in on Ollie Osnick. Peter was in such a good mood at that point that its entirely possible he popped in again on Osborns in the hospital. It would be at that point that Norman spots Peter.

[Pgs. 1 - 4] "Jump For My Love Or Spring Is In The Air" Editor's note states that the events of the first four pages of the story takes place before Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man #100 (because Spider-Man and Black Cat are together in that sequence and they break up in PPSSM #100). The narration caption on pg 5 in Amazing Spider-Man #266 states that the remainder of the story takes place "several weeks" after the first four pages.

"Breakin'!" The Spot is defeated. Spider-Man and the Black Cat break up.

"'Til Death Us Do Part" Spider-Man separates from the Symbiote.

Spider-Man crosses paths with the Power Pack, a group of four super powered siblings who have a mission to save the world (given to them by the same alien who gave them their powers). After Spidey investigates damage left behind at a warehouse, Cloak and Dagger meet with him to share info. Soon after, Spidey is attacked by Dragon Man, who had abducted Gregson Gilbert (the professor who made the Dragon Man). When Dragon Man severs the web-line keeping Spidey in the air, the web-slinger plummets toward the ground. The Power Pack member named Gee saves him from falling by catching him mid-air. Realizing that they're children, Spidey is a little caught off-guard. When the dust settles, Spider-Man has a brief chat with Gee and his brother the Mass-Master. He refers to the events that led to the death of his Uncle Ben and warns them not to get into super heroics at their age. Spider-Man says he'll handle the Dragon Man situation. They then part ways. Spider-Man is not seen again in this story and the sisters of Gee and Mass-Master already got to Dragon Man! No obvious placement for this story in the chronology other than a newspaper reference to a Spider-Man/Hobgoblin battle and the fact that Spidey is wearing his blue and red costume. So this placement works.

"Echoes..."

"Treasures"

"A Life For A Life!"

"Red 9 and Red Tape!"

When the Living Pharaoh absorbs the Fantastic Four's cosmic energy in order to become the Living Monolith, the remaining (non-cosmically altered) member She-Hulk goes looking for help. She turns to Cap, who recommends that they get a hero with a scientific background that has worked with the Fantastic Four and the Avengers. The computer at the Avengers HQ recommends Spider-Man, so Cap goes looking for Spidey at the Daily Bugle (by inquiring for Peter Parker first). Spidey then aids Cap and She-Hulk isolate the energy signature that has led to the FF being trapped by the Living Monolith, but before they could test it, the Avenger's security alarm goes off. The Living Monolith is now destroying New York City, Cap, She-Hulk and Spidey put their plans on hold to stop the enormous monster. But when their attempts are no match for the Monolith's great strength, Spidey goes back to his device and triggers the same teleportation that the Pharaoh had pulled on the FF. From there, Spidey helps to undermine the Monolith's power and free the Fantastic Four. Spidey then teams up with the FF and the Avengers to defeat the rest of the Pharaoh's army that teleported to New York with the Monolith was defeated. Spider-Man should be on the Avenger's radar in regards to his scientific acumen based off what he did for them back in Avengers #237.

"Hooky"

"Iron Bars Do Not A Prison Make"

[Pgs. 15 - 16] While investigating the Corbett brothers, who were framing Spider-Man, the web-slinger comes across a scrap-book they made which tells their story. Spider-Man, during an attempt to thwart a robbery, had inadvertently led to the death of their father, Edward Corbett. This story is listed as a "FB-FB (flashback within a flashback)" because the contemporary narrative of the story involves Peter, who wasn't feeling well, reminiscing over a different time he didn't feel well (which revolves around the Corbett brothers story). Its not clear exactly when to place the death of Edward Corbett, but the news clippings from the Daily Bugle that Spidey finds are from "a few weeks back." So this placement could work.

"After The Fox!" First appearance of Silver Sable.

"Compulsion"

[Pgs. 5 - 23] Conclusion to "Jump For My Love Or Spring Is In The Air". The narration caption on pg 5 in Amazing Spider-Man #266 states that the remainder of the story takes place "several weeks" after the first four pages. Spider-Man intervenes in a battle between Leapfrog and The Toad.

[Pg. 1 - Page 21 panel 2] "Arms and the Man" Doc Ock escapes from a prison hospital, causing havoc and destruction in process. Spider-Man saves innocent bystanders.

[Pg. 8 panels 4 - 5] This flashback sequence depicts (in more detail) Spider-Man saving civilians from the wreckage caused by Ock's escape.

[Pg. 21 panel 3 - End of page 22] Conclusion to "Arms and the Man" Ock is reunited with his mechanical arms.

"The Last Race"

"The Commuter Cometh!"

"The Enemy Within"

"United We Fall"

"No Fury"

When the Beyonder takes a human form and comes to Earth he decides he wants to understand experience. So in order to learn about the human experience, he follows some folks, and one of them he chooses based off of his familiarity with him...Spider-Man (because of the first Secret Wars)! Coming off as creepy as possible, the Beyonder simply follows Peter around asking him silly questions like, "Why is clothing?" Peter at first avoids him, but then changes into his Spider-Man costume because the Beyonder is tripping his Spider-sense. Spider-Man then tries to lose him, but the Beyonder is able to keep up and eventually follows Peter to his apartment. Giving up, Spidey tries to answer some of his questions but recommends that the Beyonder ask Reed Richards some of these questions. After an awkward bathroom moment, the Beyonder heads for Richards. Spidey tries to find him first in order to warn him. Later, Spider-Man, alongside Luke Cage and Iron Fist, witness the Beyonder convert an entire building into gold!

"Gold Rush!"

"This Gold Is Mine!"

"Welcome To My Nightmare"

"Burn, Spider, Burn!"

When Dr. Yesterday opens up time holes that cause "different periods of Manhattan's history to intersect", the New Warriors see Spider-Man swinging through the skies wearing a black costume. They're shocked to see that and Spider-Man thinks to himself, "Have to catch up to Firelord--no matter what it costs!" Spidey only makes a single panel appearance, but this is clearly a reference to the events of Amazing Spider-Man #269 and #270. In fact, placing this panel in between the issues can work.

[Pgs. 1 - 21] "The Hero and the Holocaust" Spider-Man battles Firelord and defeats him. There is significant overlap (identical dialogue, slightly different panel art) with the final page of this story and Avengers #258 (pages 10 and 11).

[Pg. 10 panels 1 - 3] This scene depicts the end of the battle between Spider-Man and Firelord (witnessed by the Avengers), in which Spider-Man defeats him.

[Pg. 10 panel 4 - Pg. 11 panel 1] Avengers #258 (10:4 to 11:1) contains identical dialogue (slightly different panel representation) to the final page of Amazing Spider-Man #270. This scene features Spider-Man standing over a defeated Firelord (he was so focused on the fight he didn't realize he even defeated Firelord), with the Avengers just arriving and basically congratulating him for defeating the former herald of Galactus.

[Pg. 22] The final page of Amazing Spider-Man #270 contains identical dialogue (slightly different panel representation) to Avengers #258 (10:4 to 11:1). This scene features Spider-Man standing over a defeated Firelord (he was so focused on the fight he didn't realize he even defeated Firelord), with the Avengers just arriving and basically congratulating him for defeating the former herald of Galactus.

[Pg. 11 panels 2 - 4] Spider-Man leaves the scene and asks that the Avengers to take care of 'hot head' (ie Firelord) from here. Spider-Man is not seen again in the story. For this entry, MCP includes the remainder of the Avengers #258 story, however, since the story is already fragmented between SMURFs (and since MCP does not include the first half of the Avengers #258 story), the remainder of this story is NOT included in our entry.

"Ace"

"Fun 'N' Games" First appearance of Alistaire Smythe.

Alongside reporter Monica Tong, Peter Parker visits The Last Refuge, a facility for runaways. The two are working on a story for the Daily Bugle, during their tour of the facility Peter witnesses Phil Carlisle tell the story of his runaway step-daughter Tandy Bowen (aka Dagger). Peter then goes out looking for Tandy to pass on the information that her step-dad is looking for her. After tracking Cloak and Dagger down, their reluctant to meet with her step-dad (apparently a reunion with Tandy's mom had recently gone awry). They claim that their mutant powers have made them no longer able to reintegrate back into society, their goal now is simply to protect the innocent. There's an interesting scene where Peter dance's with Tandy (he claims she probably wants to be back in high school) and then the two kiss right in front of Cloak! It doesn't help that earlier in the story Peter remarked to himself that Dagger is a knockout. Soon after, Cloak absorbs Spider-Man into his...cloak, to show him the darkness on the street and the world as they see it. Peter is taken back by the experience. They part ways, and, in order to shelter Cloak and Dagger from harm, Spider-Man follows up on a lead for a drug racket running in the city. Unfortunately, Cloak and Dagger did not want his help and Spidey's action actually mess up the longer-term goal of busting the more significant drug lord. The trio parts ways with their uneasy alliance still intact.

"Local (Super) Hero"

"The Twilight Heroes"

When a battle between Longshot and some demons at a power plant leads to a city wide blackout, Peter Parker makes a single panel cameo alongside his Daily Bugle colleagues. With the power out and everyone in darkness, J. Jonah Jameson remarks, "crime rates gonna skyrocket!" As Peter waits for the comment, Jameson adds, "must be Spider-Man's fault!" Peter is not seen again in the story.

When news reports state that Longshot is behind a recent diamond heist, Peter realizes that he may not get a day off as Spider-Man and that the web-slinger may have to go into Manhattan to find this guy. Similarly, She-Hulk has the same realization. After Longshot escapes She-Hulk and continues to return diamonds to people, Spider-Man catches him hopping from building to building. Longshot is convinced Spider-Man is a demon, although he recognizes Spider-Man's face from a kids Halloween mask he had seen earlier. Spidey is impressed with Longshot's speed and agility, he soon realizes that Longshot is not a villain, just a confused kid. In the end, Longshot agility and quickness are too much for Spidey, and he escapes, although the web-slinger chalks it up to Black Cat-like luck. Spider-Man is not seen again in the story.

[Pgs. 2 - 23] While on a boat with Joy Mercado traveling from Liverpool to Dublin, Peter recalls a time when he was sick from the flu, and that sickness almost cost him his career as Spider-Man! Note* The MCP placement of this story in the chronology was shoe-horned (along with 4 other stories) in between Web of Spider-Man #19. However, there is not enough time for the events of this flashback story (which spans at least a few days) and the other stories to fit into a >24 hour window. So this flashback was moved up a bit in the chronology.

"Future Max"

"Whatever Happened To Crusher Hogan?"

"Make Way For Slyde!"

"There, But For Fortune"

"Have You Seen The Vigilante Man?"

"Original Sin" Death of Jean DeWolff arc.

"Sin of Pride" Death of Jean DeWolff arc.

"He Who Is Without Sin" Death of Jean DeWolff arc.

"All My Sins Remembered" Death of Jean DeWolff arc.

"Law And Order"

"Point Of View"

Spider-Man makes a brief appearance, presumably searching for the Beyonder, when he decides to use the "think system" (ie, the TV) to help his search. Spidey is not seen again in the story, although its worth noting that at that point the Beyonder was being interviewed on TV, so he probably found him!

[Pg. 1 - Page 21 panel 6] "To Challenge The Beyonder!" Spider-Man and the Puma team up to track the Beyonder. The events after pg 21:6 take place one week later, this allows the events of Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man #111 (1 - 12:3) to take place.

[Pg. 1 - Page 12 panel 3] "...And Then The Gods Cried" The Puma makes his way back to New York from Japan, as Spider-Man laments the recent events of his life (Death of Captain DeWolff, flipping out on JJJ, Nathan Lubensky in the hospital, etc). Spider-Man then tries to intervene in a car collision, but appeared to do more harm than good.

[Pg. 21 panel 7 - End of page 23] The events depicted on these pages are virtually identical to those portrayed in Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man #111 (12:4 -12:8). The dialogue is virtually identical, panel artwork is slightly different. The scene portrays Peter and MJ painting his apartment, when Thomas Fireheart (aka the Puma) arrives at Pete's apartment. After his encounter with the Beyonder, which landed him in Japan, Fireheart realizes how formidable of a foe he is...so he raises Peter's retainer to $100K! Peter thinks he's gone nuts, just then the Beyonder appears before he, Fireheart and MJ!

[Pg. 12 panels 4 - 8] The events depicted in these panels are virtually identical to those portrayed in Amazing Spider-Man #273 (21:7 -23). The dialogue is virtually identical, panel artwork is slightly different. The scene portrays Peter and MJ painting his apartment, when Thomas Fireheart (aka the Puma) arrives at Pete's apartment. After his encounter with the Beyonder, which landed him in Japan, Fireheart realizes how formidable of a foe he is...so he raises Peter's retainer to $100K! Peter thinks he's gone nuts, just then the Beyonder appears before he, Fireheart and MJ! The panels in PPSSM #111 (12:4-12:8) however, are mid-story, and thus serve as a continuation of the story in ASM #273.

[Pgs. 13 - 25] Conclusion to "...And Then The Gods Cried" Spider-Man and Puma are once again foiled by the Beyonder.

The Beyonder pays another visit to Peter at his apartment and once again expresses his appreciation for the web-slinger. The two chat briefly about the meaning of life and Peter remarks that life is special because it goes by quickly and one needs to appreciate life's moments. The Beyonder is angered by Peter's comments and leaves his apartment irritated (he appears perturbed by the notion that "all human existence is lent meaning by the fitness of life"). Nevertheless, the Beyonder leaves saying that he may not obliterate all of existence due to Peter's remarks (phew!). Peter is not seen again in this story. Editor's note states this story takes place after Web of Spider-Man #11 (in which Peter's Chelsea apartment was damaged due to fire).

"Lo, There Shall Come A Champion!"

Spider-Man makes a single panel cameo in this story, in his black costume, whilst perched to the exterior wall of a building. The majority of this story takes place during Marvel's "Inferno" storyline, and that is the contemporary setting of the story. That would suggest that this panel is in the wrong place. However, the context with which the Spider-Man panel is shown is when the story's protagonist, Officer Jeffrey Piper, is lamenting about how everything in this world is changing. Thus this single shot of Spider-Man in his black costume is an example of that change, and should be placed around the time Spider-Man had changed his costume from red/blue to black. One could make the argument to move this panel even earlier in the timeline, but this placement works as well and allows more overlap with MCP list.

"You'd better watch out... you never make a sound!"

Spider-Man makes a brief appearance as he's web-swinging through the city (and through the snow!) and runs out of web-fluid in his cartridges. The Power Pack, specifically Gee, catch him before he falls to ground and bring him to safety. Spidey asks how their mom's doing (who is still in the hospital) then the kids ask if its true that super heroes only eat brussel sprouts. To which Spider-Man responds, "You bet", then he takes off on his way. He's not seen again in this story.

"The Choice And The Challenge!"

[Pgs. 1 - 21] "Unmasked!" Flash is unmasked as the Hobgoblin. At this point however, Peter is not 100% convinced that Flash is truly the Hobgoblin.

Spider-Man fights alongside all the Marvel heroes in their final (victorious) battle with the Beyonder. During a critical sequence, Spider-Man uses his Spider-sense when the Beyonder's gestation tube is about to let off a massive explosion. These events take place over a short period of time, so its possible for them to occur in between the events of Amazing Spider-Man #276.

"Mayhem!" This story is placed in between Amazing Spider-Man #276 because Spidey is on the hunt for the Hobgoblin. So its possible that before seeing the police in Flash's apartment, but after he's seen Flash unmasked, Spider-Man is still not convinced Flash is the true Hobgoblin. Thus, he goes out interrogating guys like Joey Face (using his black Spider-Man costume) in order to get answers to the Hobgoblin's whereabouts.

[Pg. 22] Conclusion to the "Unmasked!" story. This portion of the story according to the narration occurs, "Later, after attaining the necessary warrants..." The police make their way through Flash's belongings and find a stash of Hobgobiln gear, making a pretty strong case against Flash. Spider-Man witnesses these events from outside Flash's apartment, and seeing becomes believing. It is at this point that Spider-Man becomes convinced Flash was the Hobgoblin.

"The Rules of the Game"

"Cry of the Wendigo"

"All That Glitters"

"Fox Hunt"

"The Key"

Spider-Man makes a single panel cameo appearance at the funeral for Danny Rand. Many other Marvel heroes are also in attendance.

"If This Be Justice--"

"Things Fall Apart"

"102 Uses For A Dead Cat"

Peter Parker gets restless and bored at his apartment one evening where there happens to no crime (or drama of any kind) to occupy himself. After passing time organizing his apartment, then making sculptures with his webbing, he decides to don his Spider-Man costume and go out in to the night. He, hilariously, mistakes an old woman for Doc Ock and eventually goes back to his apartment. Since everyone he knows is either busy, or just not answering his calls, he makes the most desperate decision of all...to call J. Jonah Jameson! Peter sits back and enjoys the earful he gets from the Daily Bugle Publisher. Note* This story takes place after the birth of Normie Osborn, because Harry and Liz's voice mail mention his name.

[Pg. 2 panel 3 - End of page 22] "Torch Bearing" The majority of this story is a flashback and it involves Peter telling MJ about a time when left his ID/street clothes/broken web-shooter stashed on the torch of the Statue of Liberty. When he goes to retrieve his stuff, the torch had been removed for renovation. Long story short, Peter goes on a wild goose chase to find his stuff and prevent himself from being outted as Spider-Man. It even involves a trip to California! Note* The MCP placement of this story in the chronology was shoe-horned (along with 4 other stories) in between Web of Spider-Man #19. However, there is not enough time for the events of this flashback story (which covers almost a week) and the other stories to fit into a >24 hour window. So this flashback was moved up a bit in the chronology.

"Underworld" (Missing in Action storyline)

"The Magma Solution" (Missing in Action storyline)

"Dinner Hour" (Missing in Action storyline) Note* Since Spider-Man does not appear in this issue, MCP does not include it in the list. Our list includes all of Spider-Man's core titles, even if he happens to be MIA for an issue.

"Savage is the Sable!" (Missing in Action storyline) Note* Since Spider-Man does not appear in this issue, MCP does not include it in the list. Our list includes all of Spider-Man's core titles, even if he happens to be MIA for an issue.

[Pg. 1 - Page 22 panel 6] "The Longest Road" Peter finally returns home after being MIA. At the conclusion of the story, Peter is waiting at train station and is pushed onto the rails by an unseen assailant. Peter quickly recovers and jumps out of the way of the passing train.

[Pg. 6 panels 2 - 7] Eddie Brock recalls the events that led to his first attacks on Peter Parker in Web of Spider-Man #18. There was a former military vet, now a drug addict, named Chuck Stone that helped train Brock in stealth maneuvering. In these panels, the events that led to Peter being shoved onto the rails, by Eddie, are shown from Brock's perspective. Apparently some of the bystanders pointed out that Brock was the one who pushed Peter, but Brock escaped before anyone could grab him.

[Pg. 22 panels 7 - 8] Peter is noticeably shook up because he nearly died and his Spider-sense did not warn him of the danger!

[Pgs. 1 - 6] "Humbug!" The beginning of this story takes place just "minutes" after Peter was pushed on to the railroad track by Eddie Brock. Thus, Peter is angry and goes out as Spider-Man looking for a fight. He busts up a few criminals and leaves them for the police (Humbug witnesses this but is not seen by Spidey). Based off the time of day in Web of Spider-Man #18, it is early afternoon. The story then breaks here, giving a brief cameo to Solo who is Germany. The remaining portion of the story for Peter Parker (pgs 7 - 22) takes place the next day. It's a tight squeeze, but some other Spidey stories can fit in between this portion of Web of Spider-Man #19.

It's now early afternoon, and Spider-Man makes his way out to Leonia, New Jersey because Spider-Man is doing a piece on the Vision and Scarlet Witch for Now! magazine. When he arrives at their home he's welcomed by the Vision (who was expecting him), as Peter Parker, Peter must pretend to not know the two, even though he's worked with them on numerous occasions. Peter completes the photo shoot of their house, meets a few of their neighbors, and then Vision walks Peter out of his home to the bus stop. When the Vision returns toward his home, his attacked by Mortimer Toynbee aka the Toad-King (who is in a giant Mecha-suit of armor). Suddenly, Spider-Man swings in to help the Vision battle the Toad-King. Spider-Man then recalls the events of Amazing Spider-Man #266. The Toad-King actually defeats Spider-Man and the Vision, but when the villain makes his way into Vision and Wanda's house, the pregnant Maximoff defeats him easily. Spider-Man then webs him down whilst giving Mortimer a life lesson. All of this occurs within an hour or so, and thus Spider-Man makes his way back to New York City.

"Wake Me Up I Gotta Be Dreaming" When Warlock goes on a tear through New York City, Spider-Man is there to stop him. These events occur in the evening after Spider-Man returns from Vision and Wanda's home in New Jersey.

"You're Lying, Peter Parker!" These events occur just after the events of the first story in Web of Spider-Man Annual #2 (his confrontation with Warlock) and it involves the dreams Peter has that evening while he is asleep.

"Ashes to Ashes" The next morning Peter wakes up and goes to the Daily Bugle offices. Not long after he's tries to protect a young (super-powered) boy named Alexander who is being pursued by SHIELD agents. Alexandar is seemingly killed at the conclusion of this story, but it is later revealed (in Incredible Hulk #339) that he was only shot with tranquilizers.

[Pgs. 7 - 22] Conclusion to "Humbug!" After grieving over the apparent loss of the boy named Alexander, Peter then returns to the offices of the Daily Bugle. Peter then visits his Aunt May and eventually battles Humbug. At the conclusion to this story, Joy Mercado hands Peter airplane tickets and says the two of them are going to London first thing tomorrow morning.

"Little Wars"

"The Enemy Unknown" Most of this story is a flashback, whilst Peter and Joy take the ferry from London to Dublin.

"Profit Of Doom"

[Pgs. 1 - 10] "Slip Slydin' Away" Peter and Joy return from Europe. The Slyde pulls a heist on a different floor of the Daily Bugle building. The narration on page 11 states "days later" allowing for a handful of Spider-Man stories to be squeezed in between Web of Spider-Man #23.

"The Sinister Syndicate!"

"When Warriors Clash--!"

"The Fury Of X-Factor!"

When word on the street reaches Spider-Man that Vinny Patilio (father of Eugene Patilio, aka Frog Man) wants to speak with him, the web-slinger makes a point to find him. Vinny tells him that his son is in a lot of trouble, and that Captain America is caught up in the trouble as well. Spidey, taking Vinny along with him, tells him that he knows exactly what they need to do. Shortly after, Spider-Man, alongside the X-Men and the Human Torch arrive at the Yellow Claw's headquarters in upstate New York to save Captain America.

"Windfall!" After selling some photos to the Daily Bugle, a cash-strapped Peter Parker races to the bank to cash his check. When the cashier (Doris Kannon) accidentally gives him an extra $100, she gets fired (Peter was too late to return the money). As Spider-Man, Peter then finds where she lives only to see that Doris is a single mom who's landlord is actively trying to evict her! Spider-Man than uses all the cash he has to give to her (although Doris doesn't know that it is Spider-Man who left the cash) so that she can make her rent. As it turns out, Doris' boss fired her not because of the clerical error but rather she would not accept his sexual advances. Spider-Man is able to use photos of her boss (which show him with prostitutes, a particular habit of his) in order to convince him to rehire Doris...which he does.

"Catfight!"

"Ace II"

"Man of the Year"

"A House Is Not A Home"

"24 Hours" Editor's note states this story takes place before the events of Amazing Spider-Man #289. This place in the chronology can work.

"Eye Witness!"

"Father's Night Out"

[Pgs. 11 - 24] Conclusion to "Slip Slydin' Away". Occurs "days later" from the first portion of the story. Peter is able to swipe the stolen money back from the Slyde, but unable to capture him.

[Pg. 1 - Page 8 panel 4] "High $takes$" Peter goes with his Aunt May and her senior's group to an Atlantic City casino. Despite the notion that he is going to quit being Spider-Man soon, Peter feels compelled to save a man who's being forced out of the window of a high-rise building.

[Pg. 9 panel 3] Eddie Brock recalls his second attack on Peter Parker during the events of Web of Spider-Man #24. Brock reveals that it was him, as Venom, that grabbed Peter's leg when he was perched on the side of the building.

[Pg. 8 panel 5] Peter realizes someone is grabbing his leg from inside the building, but it is not triggering his Spider-sense (which is alarming!).

[Pg. 9 panel 4] Venom releases Peter so that he falls from the side of the building.

[Pg. 9 panels 1 - 3] Whilst in free fall from the building, Peter gains his composure and fires a webline to another building to save himself.

[Pg. 9 panel 5] Venom watches from the building as Peter web-swings to safety on a nearby building. Venom states that he waited until Peter was away from his Aunt May to attack (because she is sweet an innocent!).

[Pg. 9 panel 4 - End of page 22] Conclusion to the "High $take$" story. Spider-Man battles the Vulture

"With Foes Like These..."

"... And Who Shall Stand Against Them...?" Gang War! Part 1

"The Arranger Must Die!" Gang War! Part 2

"Thy Father's Son" Gang War! Part 3. According to Amazing Spider-Man #288, the Gang War takes place over several weeks.

"With Friends Like These..."

When Peter Parker was covering the grand opening of the new Fantastic Four building (4 Freedoms Plaza, replacing the Baxter Building), he witness the Thing leave the building in a huff. Then, later at the press conference for the opening, Peter witnesses Johnny Storm sneak off the stage. He then changes into his Spider-Man costume and tails the Human Torch. At first the Torch is reluctant to talk with Spidey, but then he caves and opens up to his long time pal. He tells Spider-Man that he had asked Ben to be his best man in his upcoming wedding with Alicia Masters (Grimm's former girlfriend). Johnny realizes it was a stupid mistake (which Spidey seconds!) and the two continue to talk and figure out a way to build a bridge with Grimm. Meanwhile, the She-Hulk tracked down Grimm and giant tussle occurs. Turns out, that was orchestrated by Jennifer (basically they got the Thing to demolish a building that was supposed to be torn down). Spidey arrives with Johnny Storm at the conclusion of the story and witnesses Storm and Grimm make amends.

"Beware The Stalker From The Stars"

"Scared To Succeed"

When the Hobgoblin witnesses Spider-Man snapping photos of a drug deal (Spidey was working his way up the chain to get the drug kingpin), he decides he must create a distraction for the web-slinger because the Hobgoblin did not want that exchange perturbed. Thus, the Hobgoblin grabs two kids that were nearby (one of them being Alexander Power of the Power Pack) and he planned to use them as sacrificial lambs to distract Spidey. The plan works, as Spidey takes off toward the Hobgoblin and the captive boys. Hobby tosses one of the boys toward the ground, causing Spidey to give up chase and save him. The other boy, Alexander Power, decides to use his powers and fight the Hobgoblin. Spidey makes his way back to the two of them (there was a good chance that the Hobgoblin would have simply killed the young boy), and he knocks the Hobgoblin to the ground. In order to make his escape, he tosses Alex over the edge of the building top, causing Spidey to rescue the boy whilst the Hobgoblin disappears. Spider-Man then shares a heart-to-heart with Alex about why you shouldn't use you powers to kill people (even those who deserve it). Spidey cites his anger at the Green Goblin when he killed Gwen Stacy. Spidey then swings off, leaving Alex as he makes friends with the boy who was trying to bully him.

[Pgs. 1 - 13] "Wrecking Havoc!" The first half of this story (pgs 1 - 13) take place one week before the events in the second half of the story (pgs 14 - 23). The original MCP list had this entry before the "Gang War" storyline. But the "Gang War" storyline, according to Amazing Spider-Man #288 narration, states that the "Gang War" (ie, ASM 284 - 287) has lasted over several weeks. Thus, this entry was moved closer to the second half of the story, and toward the conclusion of "Gang War".

"...And There Shall Come A Reckoning" Gang War! Part 4. Amazing Spider-Man #286 does not lead directly into Amazing Spider-Man #287, however there is also no clear indication of how much time does pass between the two stories. But, from the narration in Amazing Spider-Man #288 the "Gang War" lasts several weeks. So to create that decompression in the timeline for "Gang War", PPSSM 123, WOSM 25, 27 as well as a few guest appearances can occur during the "Gang War". This gap can also accommodate the week or so that passes during PPSSM 125.

"The War Ends!" Gang War! Part 5 (conclusion). Amazing Spider-Man #288 must take place after Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man #123 because in PPSSM 123, Peter formally introduces to the Black Cat to Mary Jane. In ASM 288, the two ladies bump into each other once again in Peter's apartment and recognize each other (although, interestingly Black Cat calls MJ 'Molly Jo'). Although it is worth noting that the Black Cat (when she was dating Peter) came in through the window of his apartment when MJ was there confronting him about being aware that he was Spider-Man. That was the first time the two ladies crossed paths, but that instance was so tumultuous that Peter was not able to formally introduce them.

[Pgs. 14 - 23] Conclusion to "Wrecking Havoc!" Spider-Man and Spider-Woman (Julia Carpenter) battle the Wrecking Crew.

"...Sudden Impact"

"Torch Bearing" The majority of this story is a flashback and the 'contemporary' portion of this story involves Peter telling MJ about a time when left his ID/street clothes/broken web-shooter stashed on the torch of the Statue of Liberty.

"Hero of the People" Part 1. Spider-Man/Silver Sable team up.

"Hero of the People" Part 2. Spider-Man/Silver Sable team up.

"High Tide!" Spider-Man/Wolverine team up, Spider-Man discovers Ned Leeds' deceased body.

[Pgs. 1 - 9] "Hobgoblin Revealed" Ned's body arrives back in NYC from Europe. Peter, and much of the Daily Bugle staff, are at the airport when it arrives. Note* The original MCP list for these entries (the crossover of ASM 289 and Web of 29) was missing numerous pages. The pages have been added in and adjusted to appropriately reflect story).

[Pg. 1] "Mask" Peter Parker, as well as others from the Daily Bugle staff, attend Ned Leeds' funeral.

[Pg. 10] Ned's funeral continues, and eventually ends. Peter escorts Betty from the funeral, she appears to be losing her mind.

[Pgs. 2 - 5] After the folks leave the funeral, Richard Fisk goes by himself to lay a rose on Ned's grave.

[Pgs. 11 - 14] Peter gets Betty settled back at her apartment, Flash remains on the lamb.

[Pg. 6 - Page 11 panel 1] Peter calls MJ to tell her that Betty is in pretty bad shape. Peter then returns to his apartment where he has a note from Felicia that says she "went out to play", Peter was looking for someone to talk to.

[Pgs. 15 - 17] The Hobgoblin attacks the Rose.

[Pg. 11 panel 2 - End of page 23] Hours after he'd left his apartment, Peter and Logan (aka Wolverine) meet at the docks (Logan had been looking for Peter). The two end up battling some criminals (despite Peter saying he was done being Spider-Man. Wolverine encourages Spidey to not carry around the guilt of the deaths of others. The Arranger arrives and tells Spider-Man that the Kingpin would like to meet with him.

[Pgs. 18 - 40] Spider-Man meets with the Kingpin and the story of Ned's role as the Hobgoblin is provided to Spider-Man by the Kingpin. Later, Spider-Man battles the Hobgoblin. Felicia joins Peter back at his apartment, Spider-Man then swings off into the city.

"The Wages Of Sin"

"Among Us Lurks...A Lizard!"

"Spider Hunt"

"Foreign Affairs"

"The Big Question" Peter proposes to MJ for the second time.

"Dark Journey!"

"Growing Pains!"