Dustin Gebel
Marvel has revealed a line-up of covers for the first wave of issues tying into Gang War, the next story in the ongoing tale of Amazing Spider-Man. Launching this December from writer Zeb Wells and artist John Romita Jr.’s Spider-Man run, the story sees the webcrawler taking the fight to the various warring elements of New York’s organized crime. Everyone from Tombstone, to the Owl, and beyond are locked in a fight for control of the Big Apple’s underworld, and Spidey plans to defeat them all in the span of 48 hours.
Spider-Man will have to recruit a cavalcade of heroes to help combat the chaos the criminals create. The battle reaches far and wide, bringing in Mayor Cage, Shang-Chi, and possibly MJ and her new superhero mantle, Jackpot. The story launches in Gang War: First Strike before continuing in Amazing Spider-Man #39 and a series of tie-in miniseries.
A checklist for the series and the first set of covers from John Romita Jr., Federico Vicentini, David Aja. and more can be seen below:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #39
Written by ZEB WELLS
Art and Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
GANG WAR KICKS OFF HERE!
Super-crime is running rampant, and Spider-Man can’t solve just one problem at a time. So, Spidey builds a team to take down ALL the super-criminals of New York City in 48 hours. Good luck, Spidey.
On Sale 12/6
DAREDEVIL: GANG WAR #1 (OF 4)
Written by ERICA SCHULTZ
Art and Cover by SERGIO DÁVILA
THE HEAT IS ON IN HELL’S KITCHEN!
Elektra Natchios, former assassin turned Daredevil, has been recruited by Spider-Man to stop New York City from tearing itself apart as every mobster and super villain in town go to war! And Elektra is the only thing standing in the way of Hell’s Kitchen’s annihilation at the hands of a dangerous new gang – the HEAT – whose violent schemes from the pages of Daredevil unfold!
On Sale 12/13
LUKE CAGE: GANG WAR #2 (OF 4)
Written by RODNEY BARNES
Art by RAMÓN F. BACHS
Cover by CAANAN WHITE
TAKING IT TO THE STREETS!
This city needs a hero more than it needs a mayor! In the midst of a turbulent GANG WAR, Luke Cage goes undercover and takes his battle to the streets to track down a new generation of Spider-Slayers. But he won’t be alone: Cloak & Dagger, Jessica Jones and Danny Rand guest-star!
On Sale 12/13
MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #13
Written by CODY ZIGLAR
Art and Cover by FEDERICO VICENTINI
AMAZING TEAM-UP AS THE GANG WAR RAGES ON!
New York is under siege as super villains and criminal gangs violently carve the city up like pie. Miles Morales’ job? Save all of Brooklyn from destruction! But there are too many fires for the Spider-Men to put out on their own. The most unlikely super-allies will rise on BOTH sides. And while Miles has his hands full fighting criminals and escaping Scorpion and the anti-super Cape Killers task force, Hobgoblin is making his big move!
On Sale 12/13
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #40
Written by ZEB WELLS
Art and Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
GANG WAR CONTINUES!
Battle lines are drawn, with Spidey and his crew being the only ones who can save all of New York City from the worst super criminals to ever super criminal! But is Tombstone on THEIR SIDE?! And you won’t believe your eyes reading the last page of this issue!
On Sale 12/20
DEADLY HANDS OF KUNG FU: GANG WAR #1 (OF 3)
Written by GREG PAK
Art by CAIO MAJADO
Cover by DAVID AJA
WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON?
GANG WAR has thrown the crime lords and super heroes of New York into a deadly conflict and as both, Shang-Chi must play each side against each other in a dangerous game of deception! When he became leader of his family’s Five Weapons Society, he promised to use it for good, but friends and foes alike have been unsure of his true intentions. The stakes of Gang War will force his hand as he vows to protect Chinatown and use the opportunity to eliminate the Five Weapon Society’s biggest rivals! He’ll use his world-class fighting skills as well as deceit, calculation and manipulation to navigate the battlefields as he learns the Art of War is all about the shades of gray!
On Sale 12/27
MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #14
Written by CODY ZIGLAR
Art and Cover by FEDERICO VICENTINI
THE PROWLER ENTERS THE BATTLEFIELD!
Hobgoblin launches his first strike in the Gang War, and he’s offering no quarter for Spider-Man! And the Prowler joins the fight — but is he friend or foe!
On Sale 12/27
SPIDER-WOMAN #2
Written by STEVE FOXE
Art by CAROLA BORELLI
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
SPIDER-WOMAN GOES TO WAR
On the trail of the ruthless Diamondback and his mysterious backers, Jess commits a little corporate espionage, which may bury her in a dark corner of her past. Plus, the shadowy new villain Green Mamba prowls for a rematch Spider-Woman may not be ready for!
On Sale 12/27
