The saga of Peter Parker and Ben Reilly takes a dramatic turn! Venom's true origins are revealed as his entire race of Symbiotes invades the planet! And as Mary Jane enters the final stages of her pregnancy, will Peter decide to retire his red-and-blue threads once and for all? Plus: Will Ben Reilly join the New Warriors? Guest-starring the X-Men and Black Cat, and featuring the threats of the Hellfire Club, the new female Doctor Octopus, Venom, Carnage, Lizard, D'Spayre and the young Vulture! Collecting NEW WARRIORS (1990) #62-64, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #128-129, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #405-406, SPIDER-MAN (1990) #62-63, SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED (1993) #10, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #228-229 and SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP #1; and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL, SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL, VENOM SUPER SPECIAL, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL and WEB OF SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL.Rated T