Plot
Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1998- 2nd Series) #652-657 and #654.1. Cover by MARCOS MARTIN.
The Scorpion was just the beginning! Alistair Smythe, the Spider-Slayer, has returned - and Mac Gargan isn't the only subject he's upgraded. The Spider-Slayer is about to unleash an entire insect army on Spider-Man's world! And as part of his ultimate revenge, Smythe is out turn one of Spidey's first-ever victories into one of his biggest losses. No one in Spidey's life is safe! And amid the fallout from these events, Peter will make a choice - a promise - even he might not be able to fulfill. Plus: Spider-Man visits the FF for a very private wake - just for family - and a new web-slinger is born!