List of Ultimate Spider-Man story arcs
Featured here is a chronological list of story arcs in the comic book series Ultimate Spider-Man, created by Brian Michael Bendis and Bill Jemas, and drawn by Mark Bagley until Stuart Immonen replaced him. Ultimate Spider-Man is a teenage drama, in background contrast to the adult Spider-Man in the Marvel continuity. Ultimate Spider-Man Power and Responsibility (#1–7) Published: October 2000 – May 2001 Creative Team: Brian Michael Bendis (writing) / Mark Bagley (art) Plot outline: During a field trip to Osborn Industries, Peter Parker gets bitten by a genetically-mutated spider. The spider was part of the scientific experimentation there and had been injected with a formula that Norman himself had created called OZ. Kong, one of Peter's classmates kills the spider before anyone could retrieve it. Norman Osborn decides to track Peter's progress as he now has the last of the formula in his blood. After several instances of fainting and displaying extraordinary strength and reflexes, Peter realizes the bite gave him spider-like powers. On one occasion, Peter accidentally breaks Flash Thompson's hand when he tries to fight him, a bully who has been tormenting Parker for years. When Flash's family attempt to sue, Peter becomes part of a local