Chad Burdette
The countdown to one of the biggest milestones in comic book history officially begins! This September, Marvel Comics proudly presents the 1000th issue of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, and is pulling out all the stops to make it one of the grandest comics it’s ever published!
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 will be led by an epic story by Joe Kelly and Pepe Larraz that serves as both a culmination of their work on the title so far AND a pivotal moment that launches into the next phase of their acclaimed run! Then, the giant-size spectacular continues with special anniversary stories by an unprecedented lineup of renowned creators from legendary Spider-Man creators and modern superstars to surprise contributors!
Comic Watch Reviews:
- Amazing Spider-Man: Spider-Versity #1: Class is in Session
- Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1: A Brighter Yesterday
- Part 1: Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral #1 – The Webs That Bind
- Part 2: Amazing Spider-Man #23: Lover’s Rock
- Part 3: Venom #255: An Awkward Reunion
- Part 4 Carnage Meets Its Match in The Amazing Spider-Man #24
- Part 5: Amazing Spider-Man #25: Unrelenting Torment
- Part 6: Venom #256: Good Night, Sweet Prince
- Part 7: The Amazing Spider-Man #26: Tornage Reigns!
- Part 8: Venom #257: An Incompatible Coupling
- Part 9: Amazing Spider-Man #27: Seeing Red
- Amazing Spider-Man #28: Aftermath
The talent includes the likes of John Romita Jr., Frank Miller, Peach Momoko, Stuart Immonen, Brian Michael Bendis, Dan Slott, J.M. DeMatteis, Patrick Gleason, Marcos Martin and, making his Marvel Comics debut, screenwriter Noah Hawley (Alien: Earth, Legion)!
Spider-scribe Joe Kelly teased in a Marvel press release:
“Writing AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 has stirred up a lot of emotions for me, but gratitude is chief among them. It’s a true honor to have the opportunity to contribute to Spidey’s legacy with a huge milestone like this.
And special bonus – we get to introduce a new villain?! Amazing. Ravage is layered and complex and mysterious, and I can’t wait to unleash him on the readers with this monumental issue!”
Further details will be revealed in the weeks ahead, but today fans can check out John Romita Jr.’s main cover, which unites the iconic Spidey artist with acclaimed artist Paolo Rivera for the first time, along with a variant cover by Pepe Larraz that teases the debut of the new supervillain, RAVAGE!
Pepe Larraz Variant Cover:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000
Spider-Man faces his greatest fear and his most frightening new villain in decades. Who is this Ravage? And how will his history-shattering power force Peter to question his very legacy? It’s one of Spider-Man’s most personal battles to date, and one that will shape his path for the next 1,000 issues
- Written by JOE KELLY NOAH HAWLEY, FRANK MILLER, DAN SLOTT, J.M. DEMATTEIS & BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & MORE!
- Art by PEPE LARRAZ, JOHN ROMITA JR. PATRICK GLEASON, PEACH MOMOKO, MARCOS MARTIN, STUART IMMONEN & MORE!
- Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. & PAOLO RIVERA
- Variant Cover by PEPE LARRAZ
Reserve your copy of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 at your local comic shop and stay tuned in the weeks ahead for more talent and story reveals!
