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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #800: The Red Goblin and Spider-Man’s Final Showdown!
The conclusion of the “Go Down Swinging” arc ends here, with 80 pages of an all-new anniversary story!
New York, NY—February 16, 2018— For ten years, Dan Slott has taken Peter Parker on crazy and spectacular adventures throughout the Marvel Universe – and as he races towards his final issue, there’s no reprieve for the webslinger. “Go Down Swinging” takes Spider-Man on his most harrowing journey yet, and fans agree: the red hot arc has been an epic hit, with issues #794-796 selling out before they even hit comic shops!
Now, in issue #800, Slott and artist Stuart Immonen will unveil the biggest Peter Parker and Norman Osborn story of all time, joined by artists Humberto Ramos, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Jim Cheung. It’s the first Marvel comic EVER to hit 800 issues, and we’re celebrating by bringing readers an epic and oversized anniversary issue – featuring 80 pages of a brand-new story from the writer who has written more issues of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN than any other creator!
Before Dan Slott takes his final bow in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #801, dive into one of the most exciting stories in Spider-Man lore – culminating in the conclusion that has Spider-Man facing his most terrifying villain yet!
“AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #800 is the biggest single-issue story I’ve ever worked on,” shared editor Nick Lowe. “It’s 80 pages of story! And Dan and Stuart are being joined by some very important past AMAZING SPIDER-MAN artists to bring it to you in the coolest way possible! Everything you’ve loved about Dan Slott’s run on this book is on full display in this monumental issue that will have you shivering, crying, cheering, laughing and wishing it would never end!”
You’ve never seen – or read – a story like this. It’s a Mighty Marvel tale that sets the stage for Spider-Man’s future…and you won’t want to miss it!
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #800 hits comic shops this May!
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #800
“GO DOWN SWINGING”
Written by DAN SLOTT
Art by STUART IMMONEN, HUMBERTO RAMOS, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI & JIM CHEUNG
Cover by ALEX ROSS
On-Sale 5/30/18
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The cover is awesome; the red around each of the supporting characters’ heads is also a great homage to the title itself during the Romita years, when the same heads depicted (most of the time) imminent danger to their lives through Spider-Man’s battles.
It’s a great thing that the ASM title featured monthly Alex Ross’ painted covers throughout the final phase of Slott’s run, instead of milestones issues.
Jim Lee made me buy the entirety of Superman: For Tomorrow.
I STILL haven’t forgiven him for that. And the team up of Stuart Immonen(Nextwave REPRESENT!!!!) and Alex Ross will NOT get me to make the same mistake again.
It’s amusing how much Marvel is trying to pretend that Slott’s run is still popular.
I really like the cover, it makes the ‘red goblin’ look genuinely terrifying, even if the concept is a bit rubbish.
Though is it just me, or does Spidey look like he’s in an epic heavy metal stance?
This is fantastic news. I stopped collecting Spider-Man comics after issue 700 all because of the worst writer ever to be trusted with the care of what was the most iconic character in comic books ruined almost completely my beloved Spider-Man. I have every single issue of Amazing Spider-Man and finally after 100 issues I can finally be a fan again! Cheers to issue 801!
Meh. I’ll buy it, but odds are I’ll watch the video podcast and hear the panel recap the issue before I read it myself. I miss the days I’d buy ASM and want to read it right away.