Marvel Releases Final Amazing Spider-Man #1000 Variant Covers

By Chad Burdette

on July 13, 2026

On sale September 16, the highly anticipated milestone issue, destined to take its place in comic book history, delivers both a major turning point for Joe Kelly’s run and an incredible lineup of anniversary stories celebrating Spider-Man’s legacy.

The landmark issue will feature two main covers, one from each of the current run’s lead artists.

Legendary artist John Romita Jr. joins acclaimed illustrator Paolo Rivera for a stunning painted cover
Modern superstar Pepe Larraz delivers a striking traditional piece.

Both artists are also contributing variant covers for the issue.

Spider-Man #1000 News:

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 will also feature a spectacular lineup of variant covers from some of the industry’s most celebrated artists.

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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 will also feature a spectacular lineup of variant covers from some of the industry’s most celebrated artists.

The final variant covers are:

Romita Jr.’s cover, one of the artist’s signature “hero in rain” pieces, is revealed today.
a stunning new piece by Skan commemorating Local Comic Shop Day, a
An epic four-part connecting cover by Todd Nauck that will also run on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1001-1003.
Plus, a rare archived piece by legendary Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko will be featured as a Hidden Gem Variant cover.and a newly colored version by Dean White or in its original black and white, this artwork has never before been used as a cover or printed in a comic, making it a must-have for Spidey fans!
Muppets Variant Cover by Paco Medina, part of a cover collection celebrating the 50^th anniversary of “The Muppet Show.”

Jon Romita Jr

Skan commemorating Local Comic Shop Day

Todd Nauck that will also run on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1001-1003

Paco Medina Muppets Variant Cover

Steve Ditko will be featured as a Hidden Gem Variant cover colored by Dean White or in its original black and white

The previously announced Frank Miller and Peach Momoko – Tears Of The Spider-Queen: anniversary story, “Tears of the Spider-Queen” Variant Cover:

Mark Bagley Variant Cover:

Patrick Gleason Still Standing Web- Head Variant Cover:

Stuart Immonen “The Gesture” Variant Cover:

Marcos Martin “Now I Can Rest” Variant Cover

Alex Ross Variant Cover:

J. Scott Campbell Variant Cover:

Skottie Young Variant Cover:

Lee Bermejo Amazing Visions Variant Cover:

Ryan Stegman Ravage Variant Cover:

Ed McGuinness Foil Variant Cover

Marvel Animation Spider-Man 1967 Wraparound Variant Cover

MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls Variant Cover:

Erik Larsen Variant Cover:

MR Garcin Variant Cover:

Julian Totino Tedesco Variant Cover:

Marvel Studios Variant Cover (commemorating the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day)

One of the issue’s special anniversary stories comes from two renowned Amazing Spider-Man creators, writer J.M. DeMatteis and artist Humberto Ramos. Their story “Requiem of a Goblin” is spotlighted on Ramos’ newly revealed variant cover.

Humberto Ramos “Requiem of a Goblin” Variant Cover

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 – 75960621001503611

Written by JOE KELLY, NOAH HAWLEY, FRANK MILLER, DAN SLOTT, J.M. DEMATTEIS, BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, LARRY LIEBER & MORE!

Art by PEPE LARRAZ, JOHN ROMITA JR. PATRICK GLEASON, PEACH MOMOKO, MARCOS MARTIN, HUMBERTO RAMOS, STUART IMMONEN, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI & MORE!

Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. & PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621001503656
Cover by PEPE LARRAZ – 75960621001503611
Variant Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS – 75960621001503635
Variant Cover by ERIK LARSEN – 75960621001503628
Variant Cover by MR GARCIN – 75960621001503671
Variant Cover by JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO – 75960621001503663
Marvel Studios Spider-Man: Brand New Day Variant Cover – 75960621001503624
Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. – 75960621001503662
Variant Cover by PEPE LARRAZ – 75960621001503622
Variant Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI – 75960621001503649
Foil Variant Cover by ED MCGUINNESS – 75960621001503631
Variant Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG – 75960621001503651
Variant Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL – 75960621001503641
Ravage Variant Cover by RYAN STEGMAN – 75960621001503661
Amazing Visions Variant Cover by LEE BERMEJO – 75960621001503621
Marvel Animation Spider-Man 1967 Wraparound Variant Cover – 75960621001503625
MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls Variant Cover – 75960621001503661