The greatest stories of the web-slinger in 60 years!

DISCLAIMER: Different people, different opinions

In the last six decades we’ve seen many iterations and appearances of our beloved friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man (or as he claims to be) across the MCU, this time we mean the Marvel Comics Universe! And sure, the stories varied over these last six decades depending on who was writing and when the comic released, but what stays constant is the hero’s commitment to using his “Great powers with great responsibilities”.

The primary likeability to Peter’s charm is his countability and relatability. In other words, he’s always there when a citizen or law enforcement in distress needs him and is struggling to keep a job, doesn’t have enough money, has a dark secret and makes a lot of terrible decisions. Relate much? But despite of his problems, he continues to do good and be good.

Capturing the essence of the adventures of Spider-Man in 10 comics is damn near impossible, but we’ve done our best to narrow it down. These comics are often less about the story, or their ramifications on the larger comics-verse, but more about how Peter Parker exists within the universe. You’ll find some classic favourites, crossovers, and alternate. So, expect some surprises!

PLEASE NOTE: It varies from person to person. Feel free to comment below with your favourite Spider-Man comics.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #252 FACSIMILE EDITION – FIRST APPEARANCE OF VENOM

ONE OF THE BEST-SELLING SPIDER-MAN COMIC OF ALL TIME!

The stunning debut of Spider-Man’s black suit – the alien costume that would one day become Venom! As Spidey makes his homecoming from the super hero Secret Wars, he returns with a miraculous new outfit, a striking black-and-white Spider-Man costume that morphs and responds to his very thoughts – allowing him to change back to Peter Parker at will! But is it possible that this miraculous article of alien clothing may have a mind of its own? With New Yorkers made uneasy by his new look and the Secret Wars photos he took far too alien to sell to the Daily Bugle, can Peter pick up the life he left behind? Relive the issue that set-in motion the entire saga of Venom! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all!

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SPIDER-MAN FAR FROM HOME PRELUDE #2 (OF 2)

A truly exciting Spider-Man lore coming out of the modern era.

DON’T MESS WITH THE VULTURE!

Determined to prove to his mentor, TONY STARK, A.K.A. IRON MAN, that he’s ready to be an Avenger, PETER PARKER, A.K.A. SPIDER-MAN, has been tracking down a weapons dealer distributing alien CHITAURI technology in Queens. But when that same technology threatens Peter’s fellow students, it’s up to SPIDER-MAN to save the day! However, when THE VULTURE flies in to protect his operation, will Peter be able to defend his neighbourhood from the winged menace or will there be no more neighbourhood left to save? Find out in the thrilling conclusion in this adaption of the smash hit SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING!

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FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #4

Spider-Man fights foes that live eighteen miles beneath Earth’s surface, but he doesn’t fight alone! If Spider-Man and his mysterious ally survive and make it back topside, they’re going to need the whole neighbourhood to chip in!

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MARVELS SPIDER-MAN CITY AT WAR #1 (OF 6)

 

 

PRESS START ON A BRAND-NEW MARVEL UNIVERSE! Showered with worldwide acclaim, the blockbuster Marvel’s Spider-Man has everyone’s spider-sense buzzing! Now you can experience the emotional and shock-filled story that takes favourite characters (including Mary Jane, Aunt May, Norman Osborn, Otto Octavius and Miles Morales) and spins them into an all-new and unexpected web of drama, spectacle, and classic Spidey action in the Mighty Marvel Manner? with more original stories to come! After years of seeing Wilson Fisk escape criminal prosecution, the wise-cracking web-slinger finally has the opportunity to team with the PDNY to help them arrest his fearsome foe. But when the Kingpin of Crime is removed from the mean streets of the Big Apple, how will the mysterious Mister Negative’s ascent to power bring Peter Parker’s civilian world and Spider-Man’s superhuman worlds crashing together? Plus: All-new story moments never seen in the game and bonus behind-the-scenes content!

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MARVELS SPIDER-MAN CITY AT WAR  #2 (OF 6)

CONTINUING THE SAGA OF SPIDER-MAN FROM THE BRAND-NEW UNIVERSE! The worlds of PETER PARKER and SPIDER-MAN continue to collide? with his beloved AUNT MAY and current crusading Daily Bugle reporter (and former girlfriend) MARY JANE? caught in the middle! Teenager MILES MORALES has two heroes? Spider-Man and his police office father, JEFFERSON DAVIS? but how will their chance meeting lead to both triumph and tragedy? Plus: Who are the INNER DEMONS, and how is their crime spree connected to the fall of the KINGPIN? And the rise of an even darker foe?

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MILES MORALES SPIDER-MAN #4

MILES MORALES’ DAY OFF! Vice Principal Drutcher is fed up with Miles’ excuses for his tardiness and absences. Young Mr. Morales is up to something, and Drutcher will figure it out if it’s the last thing he does! So, Miles, Judge and Barbara have to keep one step ahead of their administrator while they play hooky, and Miles has to keep his Spider-identity a secret from ALL of them.

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SPIDER-MAN DEADPOOL #49

THE EVENT SO BIG ONE COMIC BOOK/REALITY CANNOT CONTAIN IT! A battle royale of epic event proportions!!! Make sure the roof you read this issue under is well-supported, because we’re gonna DESTROY THE FOURTH WALL. The danger is coming? FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PAGE!!!

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SYMBIOTE SPIDER-MAN #1

Everyone knows that Spider-Man’s infamous black suit would someday become the wicked web-slinger called Venom – but what happened BEFORE Peter Parker discovered the black suit’s sinister secret? Find out in this dynamic tale from comics legends PETER DAVID and GREG LAND!

Set during the original “Black Suit Saga,” this is an all-new tale that pits the wall-crawling wonder against that most mystifying of menaces…MYSTERIO!

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SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #5

After the cosmic threat of Terrax, Otto Octavius, the Superior Spider-Man, is ready for the usual Spider-Man fare of street-level villains. So, he’s none too pleased when a major magic threat rears its ugly head and he’s forced to ask for help from guest star DOCTOR STRANGE! But will Strange help Otto or take him down?

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SPIDER-MAN LIFE STORY #2 (OF 6)

CAN PETER AND GWEN FIND HAPPINESS IN THE 1970s? The GREEN GOBLIN is out of their lives, but NORMAN OSBORN isn’t! PETER AND GWEN find happiness as the world of the 1970s dances on around them.

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