Cowboy and Octopus maintain their friendship despite different opinions about things like beans and knock-knock jokes.

In California, Agnes, a giant Pacific octopus, pens a series of postcards to strangers from both above and below the pier.

Peter Parker is on the outs with the Avengers. He's on the outs with the Fantastic Four. He's on the outs with Aunt May! No one wants to see Spider-Man -- except for Doctor Octopus. Doc Ock is on Spidey's tail, and the Master Planner has something truly terrible planned for when he gets his tentacles on Spidey. But what did Spider-Man do that has alienated him from everyone? And what moves is the gangster called Tombstone making? Just in time for...