The first of two titanic hardcovers collecting the status-quo-shattering "Back in Black" saga! Reeling in the aftermath of Civil War, Peter Parker has plenty of reasons to consider a change of wardrobe: Black is his state of mind. But the worst is yet to come for Spider-Man! In Amazing Spider-Man, events are set in motion that will forever change the life of your favorite web-slinger. There IS no going back! In Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, the secrets of the alternate Uncle Ben are revealed, but not before the Sandman attacks! Collecting Amazing Spider-Man #539-543, and Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #17-23 and Annual #1.