The Amazing Spider-Man #3 (82579-8)

In "The Grotesque Adventure of the Green Goblin," the Green Goblin orchestrates a twisted scheme to defeat Spider-Man by enlisting the Enforcers and convincing B.J. Cosmos to document the battle in a desert film shoot. As the staged fight unfolds, chaos erupts when the Green Goblin and his allies inadvertently awaken the Hulk during the filming.

In "Duel With Daredevil," the Circus of Crime sets a trap by advertising Spider-Man’s appearance at their big top—only to hypnotize the entire audience, including the web-slinger. But when the Ringmaster’s hat fails to affect Daredevil, the masked hero becomes the unexpected key to stopping the circus’s scheme.

In "The Return of the Green Goblin!", Spider-Man attends a fan club gathering hosted by Flash Thompson, only to be interrupted by the sudden arrival of the Green Goblin. With the Human Torch on hand to lend a hand, the two heroes clash in a chaotic battle—just as Spider-Man learns Aunt May has been hospitalized and must leave the fight, leaving the crowd shaken and questioning his courage.

In "The End of Spider-Man!", Peter Parker faces his lowest moment when the city turns against him, believing he’s a coward after fleeing from Sandman. Struggling under the weight of public scorn and personal turmoil, he begins to question whether he can continue as Spider-Man—or if it’s time to walk away from the mask for good.

In "Spidey Strikes Back!", Spider-Man races to rescue the Human Torch after learning from a reluctant informant that he's been captured by Sandman and the Enforcers. With time running out and danger closing in, the web-slinger swings into action to confront the villains and free his fellow hero.

In "The Coming of the Scorpion!", J. Jonah Jameson hires Dr. Stillwell to transform Mac Gargan into the Scorpion, hoping to finally bring down Spider-Man. But the experimental formula twists Gargan into a far more dangerous foe, unleashing a rampage that threatens the city. Spider-Man must confront the monstrous Scorpion before the damage becomes irreversible.