Chad Burdette
Next month, joins forces with José Andrés and World Central Kitchen in SPIDER-MAN: MEALS TO ASTONISH #1, a new one-shot by Steve Orlando and Roi Mercado a heroic adventure that’s sure to satisfy your every craving.
The one-shot will also collect Paul Eschbach and E.J. Su’s. T.E.S.T. Kitchen Infinity Comic, introduce Gustavo Duarte’s “Jeff’s Table” co-starring Chef Paul Carmichael, and see the return of Spider-Ramen in a new story by Ken Niimura.
The first-of-its-kind one-shot will deliver a story by writer Steve Orlando and artist Roi Mercado that sees Spider-Man team up with a real-world hero—Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and humanitarian, José Andrés, alongside his fearless team at World Central Kitchen!
SPIDER-MAN: MEALS TO ASTONISH will be the first in a series of one-shots this year celebrating José’s life-changing and impactful work to provide food and nourishment to communities in crisis around the world.
Chef Andrés said about the upcoming project:
“I’ve always believed food can be a force for good, and that sharing a meal in a time of need can be a heroic act. Getting to bring that idea into the Marvel Universe – alongside my friend Spider-Man – is a dream come true.”
In SPIDER-MAN: MEALS TO ASTONISH, Peter Parker heads downtown to photograph the opening of world-class chef José Andrés’ brand-new restaurant at New York’s famous Mercado Little Spain but soon finds it crashed by an insatiable villain: Electro!
The electric fiend came prepared for Spider-Man, so José must chip in with Spidey to save the day—and everyone’s dinner!
Orlando shared about the project:
“With my own secret origin, working in the wine and spirits world before comics stepped in as my main gig, SPIDER-MAN: MEALS TO ASTONISH feels like a perfect moment of kismet.
The chance to write a Spider-Man adventure set in the food scene is one I could never pass up — the two arts, the two worlds I love the most are finally colliding in a delicious and exciting way! This is the kind of story I’ve been waiting for–and I can’t wait for folks to dig in!”
In addition to the main story featuring Andrés, fans will be able to experience the T.E.S.T. KITCHEN INFINITY COMIC for the first time in print!
The story follows Chef Anna Ameyama whose dream of running her own food truck has finally come true—until it’s crushed into collateral damage during an Iron Man fight! But when Tony Stark tastes the deliciousness he just devastated, he offers her a new job: as his personal chef! The best part? Anna’s recipes (created by Michelin-starred chef Paul Eschbach!) are included so you’ll see how surprisingly easy it is to eat like an Avenger right in your own home!
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Following that, readers will witness the return of the most delicious hero in the Spider-Verse in a new SPIDER-RAMEN adventure by Ken Niimura that will leave your mouth watering for more!
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And finally, True Believers can take a seat at JEFF’S TABLE, a new Jeff the Land Shark series by Gustavo Duarte! Jeff has captured the hearts of fans…now he’s going to win over your stomachs! Discover a Land Shark’s appetite as Marvel’s most adorable super hero makes a mess in the kitchen!
Check out covers by Giuseppe Camuncoli, and Peach Momoko:
Giuseppe Camuncoli Variant Cover:
Peach Momoko Variant Cover:
SPIDER-MAN: MEALS TO ASTONISH #1 – 75960621500300111
- Written by STEVE ORLANDO, KEN NIIMURA, GUSTAVO DUARTE & PAUL ESCHBACH
- Art by ROI MERCADO, KEN NIIMURA, GUSTAVO DUARTE & E.J. SU
- Cover by MIKE MIGNOLA
- Variant Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI – 75960621500300131
- Variant Cover by PEACH MOMOKO – 75960621500300121
Preorder SPIDER-MAN: MEALS TO ASTONISH #1 at your local comic shop today and stay tuned in the coming weeks for another announcement for what’s next for MEALS TO ASTONISH and World Central Kitchen!
