"Spider-Man" - after a quick recap of Spider-Man's origin from Amazing Fantasy #15, we get into the new story. The Parker family is very short on money, so Pete decides to go back to show business. Unfortunately, he's unable to cash a cheque made out to Spider-Man without legal identification in that name, so that doesn't work out very well. When J. Jonah Jameson starts writing editorials about how evil Spider-Man is, things get even worse. Spider-Man even saves Jonah's son John during a failed missile test, but Jonah doesn't let up, claiming Spider-Man sabotaged the test in the first place to garner attention for himself.

"Spider-Man vs. The Chameleon" - In his next attempt for money, Spider-Man publically tries to join the Fantastic Four. This is when he learns they are a non-profit organization, and they aren't hiring or paying salaries. This does, however, draw the attention of the Chameleon, who then frames Spider-Man for his next robbery. Fortunately, Spider-Man manages to tear one of the Chameleon's costumes, revealing another underneath.