Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark following is a synopsis of the show as it was performed in its official run from June 14, 2011 to January 4, 2014." At Midtown High School in Queens, New York, local teenager Peter Parker gives a book report about Arachne, Goddess of the Weavers ("The Myth of Arachne"). As Peter gives his report, Arachne descends to the stage and tells the audience her story ("Behold and Wonder"). Thousands of years ago, Arachne was a skilled weaver who became conceited and boasted that she was greater than the goddess Athena, who challenged Arachne to a weaving contest. During the contest,
The Mark of Athena titled "The Serpent's Shadow", Riordan read part of the first chapter of "The Mark of Athena". The cover and full first chapter were also released on Disney's "The Heroes of Olympus" website. On September 27, 2012, Riordan confirmed that there would be a first US printing of 3.5 million copies. "The Mark of Athena" was released on October 2, 2012. Since then, it has been translated into many languages and released as a hardcover, e-book, audiobook and paperback. It is available in hardcover, paperback, eBook and audiobook formats. During its first week, "The Mark of Athena" sold about 237,000 copies.