Can you briefly introduce the darkest aspects of some Spider - Man stories?

Sure. 'Secret Wars' is one of them. It had Spider - Man getting a new black suit which later became Venom. Another is 'Maximum Carnage' which was a dark and intense story involving Carnage and a bunch of anti - heroes and villains. And don't forget 'Homecoming' which was later adapted into a movie.

Well, 'Kraven's Last Hunt' is an essential story. Kraven hunts Spider - Man and in the end, it's a very psychological battle. It shows the depth of the villains in the Spider - Man universe and how they can be more than just physical threats. Also, 'One More Day' is a very controversial but important story. It changed Peter Parker's relationship status and some aspects of his life in a major way.

Sure. 'Into the Spider - Verse' is a great one. It introduced the concept of multiple Spider - People from different universes coming together. 'The Clone Saga' is also well - known, though it was a complex and long - running storyline. And 'Homecoming' which has been adapted into a movie and is a story that focuses on Spider - Man's early days as a hero.

One of the darkest is 'The Night Gwen Stacy Died'. It was a tragic event where Gwen Stacy, Peter Parker's girlfriend, was killed by the Green Goblin. This story had a huge impact on Spider - Man's character, filling him with guilt and grief, and it also changed the tone of the Spider - Man comics for a long time.

I'm not fully aware of all the 2018 top ten Spider - Man stories. However, they might include stories of him saving the city from various threats, dealing with his personal life, and his interactions with other characters in the Marvel universe.

Among the top 10 are 'The Rhino Story' which shows Spider - Man's battles against the powerful Rhino. 'The Doctor Octopus Storyline' that focuses on the brilliant but evil Doctor Octopus. And 'The Sandman Saga' where Spider - Man has to deal with the shape - shifting Sandman.

Sure. 'Spider - Man: Blue' is a great one. It's a love story of sorts, looking back at Peter's relationship with Gwen. It's really touching. Then there's 'Amazing Fantasy #15', which is where Spider - Man first appeared, so it's a very important story in the collection.

One story is 'Back in Black'. In this, Spider - Man is out for revenge after the events of 'Civil War' and Aunt May being shot. It shows a darker side of him. 'The Superior Spider - Man' arc is also interesting. Here, Doctor Octopus takes over Peter's body and tries to be a better Spider - Man, but of course, things don't go as planned. And 'Ultimate Spider - Man' which is a modern take on the character's origin and early adventures.

The 'Spider - Man Web of Shadows' story is about Spider - Man facing a symbiote invasion in New York City. The city is overrun by symbiotes, and Spider - Man has to decide how to deal with this crisis. He has to fight his friends who are taken over by the symbiotes and also figure out a way to stop the spread of the symbiotes.

Yes, there is. The 'Spider - Man Venom' novel delves deeper into the complex relationship between Spider - Man and Venom. It explores the origin of Venom, how it came to be bonded with its host. The story often features intense battles and moral dilemmas for both characters as they struggle with their powers and identities.