We meet Peter Parker's apartment-mates as he is separated from Mary Jane, Flash is in a coma as a result of Norman Osborn's maliciousness, and Peter takes him into his apartment building to be cared for. The main battle is between Spider-Man and Venom, who has now detached from Eddie Brock, who is dying of cancer. Spider-Man finds a way to reunite them, thus saving Brock's life, but dooming them to a joined existence. Good writing, and I've come to like Ramos' art. It took getting used to. ( )