Peter Parker , out of commission more than a year , returns as Spider-Man . He's got the same powers and abilities but is not quite so powerful or fast - moving. His loss in late 2012 -- and replacement by Dr. Octopus in a brain switch -- was controversial .
Peter Parker , out of commission more than a year , returns as Spider-Man . Peter Parker 's return is one of the most anticipated comic book events of recent years . His loss in late 2012 -- and replacement by Dr. Octopus in a brain switch -- was controversial .