The next era of Spider-Man begins this April in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1
New York, NY— January 13, 2022 — This year marks the 60th anniversary of Spider-Man and Marvel Comics is proud to celebrate its most iconic hero with a new volume of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN brought to life by two acclaimed comic book talents!
His “Shed” storyline is considered one of the best Spider-Man stories of all time, his bold work on NEW WARRIORS laid the groundwork for CIVIL WAR, and he’s currently making waves within the Spidey mythos in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN’s current “Beyond” era. Now hit writer Zeb Wells is ready to begin a new age at the helm of one of Marvel’s all-time great comic book series. Wells will be joined on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN by none other than the legend himself—JOHN ROMITA JR. The definitive AMAZING SPIDER-MAN artist made his grand return to Marvel Comics last year specifically for this run and is back to bring Spider-Man’s world to the page with his singular, unmatched finesse. Arriving in April, Wells and Romita Jr.’s run will house all the classic elements fans love about Peter Parker, surprising new takes on your favorite Spider-Man foes, and the answer to the question that will be on everyone’s mind: WHAT DID SPIDER-MAN DO?
Peter’s on the outs with the FF. He’s on the outs with the Avengers. He’s even on the outs with Aunt May! After a terrible and mysterious incident, no one wants to see Spider-Man – except for Doctor Octopus. Ock’s on Spider-Man’s tail and the Master Planner has something truly terrible planned for when he gets his tentacles on Spidey. All that, and Tombstone makes a move that will remind readers why he’s one of Spider-Man’s most terrifying villains…
“Spider-Man doesn’t turn sixty every year,” says Spider-Editor Nick Lowe, “and we are going BIG with this run cramming it with the biggest WTF moments Spidey has ever had. Zeb and JRJR will go down in history as one of the best creative teams ever!”
Here’s what John Romita Jr. had to say about his own personal history with the character and what excites him most about the upcoming run:
“Ever since my father told my brother and me that Spider-Man/Peter Parker lived close to our home in Queens, NYC, we were hooked! We talked Spider Man on long drives to family get-togethers, and it was as if we had an extra family member!
“As luck would have it, my brother Vic had the brains and went in another direction, while I had a little bit of art in me. As luck would also have it, I was able to watch the greatest Spider-Man artist, my father, John, work with the greatest Spider Man writer, Stan Lee, on the greatest character of all time. Fortunately, after joining the comic book universe, I was given a chance to work on this great character, the Amazing Spider-Man. I was terrified! How do I follow my father??? How do I follow any of the previous Spidey artists?? I had no idea, but I stuck it out and got lucky. The subsequent runs were much less terrifying, and became more and more fun. There was one particular run that was incredibly fun, but also incredibly important to me. The 9/11 issue may well be with me for as long as I live. One commonality with all the runs, was working with the brilliant writers and artists….. again, luck!!
“To take being lucky to another level: Marvel has allowed me to get back to work on this amazing character, and work with another brilliant writer, Zeb Wells! The stories are stunning and I am reading the scripts with a grin and wonderment…..then wondering how the heck to do them justice!!
“Well, fortunately, I have a close friend and brilliant artist to help me do that. Scott Hanna and I have worked on this character before and Scott is still a brilliant artist who will continue to be brilliant, lucky for me and anyone who looks at the art. Adding to Scott and myself is the third artist, the color artist, Marcio Menyz. It’s difficult to describe how wonderful his work is, so to save space and everyone’s patience, I’ll let it speak for itself! It’s stunning!!
“The editorial team beginning with Nick Lowe, adding in Lindsay Cohick, and Kaeden McGahey, make the work process smoother. Judging by the scope of Zeb’s stories, I can use all the help I can get!
“One commonality here, is how lucky I am to be back working on my ‘other’ brother, Spider-Man, and to be back with my professional ‘family,’ Marvel. Thanks folks, I’ll work hard to make you proud!”
“I’ve waited my entire career to work with John Romita Jr.,” Wells says. “To team up with him on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN for the character’s 60th anniversary is so exciting words can’t describe it. We’re gonna have a blast!”
Join us for Spider-Man’s biggest year when AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 hits stands in April. For more information, including an exclusive sneak peek at the debut issue, visit Marvel.com.
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1
Written by ZEB WELLS
Art and Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Inks by SCOTT HANNA
Colors by MARCIO MENYZ
On Sale 4/6
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Wasn’t the last three years a story about Spider-Man having to fess up to his “sins”? Something bad he did in his past? If this was actually a continuation of that story thread, this MIGHT be interesting. If it’s a brand new “what did he do” thing, especially if it is a new mystery there going to drag out forever, than I don’t care.
Wells has done some good Spider-Man stuff in the past, but “Shed” is NOT one of them. I hate that story and wish Marvel would stop calling it one of the “best”.
Nice to see the JRJR/Scott Hanna penciler/inker duo back on the book.
From the previews Peter describes Spider-Man to Tombstone as an ‘ass with the ladies’ so that doesn’t bode well for his standing with the women in his life, not just Aunt May. Still, we’ve seen what happened the last time Marvel tried turning MJ and Felicia against Marvel and they weren’t pretty. Would they dare try it again? Or is there some misdirect going on?
My best guess is this catastrophe Peter causes may result in MJ being presumed dead…only for her to return in triumph in issue 900.
From the previews Peter describes Spider-Man to Tombstone as an ‘ass with the ladies’ so that doesn’t bode well for his standing with the women in his life, not just Aunt May. Still, we’ve seen what happened the last time Marvel tried turning MJ and Felicia against Marvel and they weren’t pretty. Would they dare try it again? Or is there some misdirect going on?
My best guess is this catastrophe Peter causes may result in MJ being presumed dead…only for her to return in triumph in issue 900.
@Adam
I feel you.
Like JRjr, don’t like Wells on Spider-Man. Love Wells on Hellions, but Hellions was a different book. I’ll give it a shot but I don’t have high hopes. Especially since I don’t hear anything about MJ right off the bat. But whatever, will give it a shot and if I don’t like what I’m reading I’m out.
Crap, I was hoping for zdarsky to take over ASM. The guy who did shed… Ugh. Also that’s gonna be number 1 for what 4 issues?
There is some art from this issue posted online. That is the worst Peter Parker I have ever seen. Instead of OMD it looks like we are going to get OMG! What is wrong with Peter’s face? Leprosy?
@Aqu
Twice a week, lol, you’re probably right.
I need it monthly for my budget. Beyond priced me out. It became too expensive for too little story
“cramming it with the biggest WTF moments Spidey has ever had”
I’m shivering, and not because of the vaccine.
Here’s what John Romita Jr. had to say about his own personal history with the character
“It’s all my father fault.”
and what excites him most about the upcoming run:
“Money.”
Joking. As always I’ll judge when it comes out.
@Adam
Considering it’s the 60’s anniversary, expect it to come out twice a week.
So we’re getting a new #1 reboot for no reason (especially so close to the milestone 900th issue), the writer of the God-awful “Shed” storyline that Marvel keeps insisting Spider-Man comic fans liked, a new creative team after this pointless “Beyond” storyline, Peter being “on the outs” with everyone from the Fantastic Four and the Avengers to his own Aunt May, Spidey being hunted by Doctor Octopus, WTF moments planned for the new direction instead of an apparent cohesive and well-told story, and no (known) plans to bring back Peter’s marriage to Mary Jane by undoing “One More Day” or simply re-marrying the couple?
Hard pass.
Marvel’s gone from the House of Ideas to Let’s See If This Works. I miss the days when Marvel was “Because YOU demanded it!” instead of “Because WE said so!”
One of the first sentences found me reading this with caution:
“His “Shed” storyline is considered one of the best Spider-Man stories of all time.”
Is that a true statement? By whom?
Oh no this sounds awful
Hmmm. Mixed opinion.
One the one hand I’m excited for obscure JMS references and Tombstone is a personal favourite.
I like JRJR, and I like Wells more than most.
That being said Marvel’s insistence that Shed is a good story is a real concern (Again Well’s Peter Parker series is a personal favourite of mine).
I’m currently on sabbatical as I tried Beyond and it did nothing for me. This will get me back. Especially if it’s monthly.