The Top 25 Spider-Man Stories Of All Time

See which web-slinging tales still crawl around in our minds.

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What Mickey Mouse is to Walt Disney and the Disney Corporation, Spider-Man is to Marvel Comics and Stan Lee. Created in 1962 by Lee and artist Steve Ditko, Spider-Man is one of the most popular comic book heroes of all time, having appeared in various cartoons, live action TV shows, and blockbuster movies, not to mention on cool kids' lunch boxes. 

Back in the '60s, Spidey was revolutionary. Peter Parker, the web-slinger's Clark Kent-like real identity, was a young, hopeless romantic with a nerdy side that often saw him become the target of abuse in high school and college. Let’s face it: most comic book fans aren’t the last surviving members of a dying planet, or trust fund orphans that dress up like flying rodents to fight crime. But many comic heads do get bullied, beaten up, and left home alone on Saturday nights with no dates whatsoever. That's what makes Spider-Man so relatable and what has kept him relevant for nearly 60 years.

Over his six-decade career, the venerable Wall Crawler has been a part of some of the most important stories in the history of Marvel Comics. While some weren't so great, such as the horrible ‘90s Clone Saga and the miserable One More Day, some have been true classics. And in anticipation of the next major Spidey storyline, Spider Island (hitting shelves this week), we’re taking a look back at the Top 25 Spider-Man Stories Of All Time.

25. Ultimate Spider-Man: Venom (2003)

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24. Unscheduled Stop (2008)

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23. Spider-Man & The Human Torch (2005)

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22. Spider-Man: With Great Power (2008)

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21. Spectacular Spider-Man #14 (2004)

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20. When Cometh The Commuter (1985)

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19. What Happened To Flash Thompson? (2008)

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18. Coming Home (2001)

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17. Spider-Man: Reign (2006-2007)

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16. Flowers For The Rhino (2001)

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15. Power And Responsibility (2000-2001)

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14. The Wedding! (1987)

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13. The Gift (1995)

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12. Best Of Enemies (1993)

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11. The Death Of Jean DeWolff (1985-1986)

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10. Marvel Knights: Spider-Man (2004-2005)

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9. Nothing Can Stop The Juggernaut (1982)

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8. If This Be My Destiny (1965-1966)

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7. Spider-Man: Blue (2002-2003)

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6. The Green Goblin Unmasked (1966)

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5. Kraven's Last Hunt (1987)

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4. Spider-Man No More! (1967)

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3. The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man(1984)

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2. Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)

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1. The Night Gwen Stacy Died (1973)

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