After destroying simulacra parents created by the Chameleon, Peter temporarily abandons his humanity. But soon Aunt May, who'd fallen into a coma, is visited by "Ben Reilly", the clone who seemingly died years ago, and taken on the identity of the Scarlet Spider.
After destroying simulacra parents created by the Chameleon, Peter temporarily abandons his humanity. But soon Aunt May, who'd fallen into a coma, is visited by "Ben Reilly", the clone who seemingly died years ago, and taken on the identity of the Scarlet Spider.
The Spectacular Spider-Man #200 climaxes with a final showdown between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin, leading to the death of Harry Osborn. Soon after, all 4 books, plus the new Spider-Man Unlimited, have the biggest event in Spider-Man history: Maximum Carnage!
The Spectacular Spider-Man #200 climaxes with a final showdown between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin, leading to the death of Harry Osborn. Soon after, all 4 books, plus the new Spider-Man Unlimited, have the biggest event in Spider-Man history: Maximum Carnage!
It’s the web-head’s 30th anniversary this year, and all 4 books are celebrating! Spidey has a final showdown with Vulture and Puma, Richard Fisk and the Rose return, he fights the Sinister Six once more, and Venom creates another symbiote - Carnage!
It’s the web-head’s 30th anniversary this year, and all 4 books are celebrating! Spidey has a final showdown with Vulture and Puma, Richard Fisk and the Rose return, he fights the Sinister Six once more, and Venom creates another symbiote - Carnage!
Only a year in, Todd McFarlane leaves Spider-Man, with Erik Larsen taking over. Mark Bagley fills Larsen’s pencilling role on Amazing, and J.M. DeMatteis replaces Gerry Conway in Spectacular, beginning with the standout “The Child Within” story arc.
Only a year in, Todd McFarlane leaves Spider-Man, with Erik Larsen taking over. Mark Bagley fills Larsen’s pencilling role on Amazing, and J.M. DeMatteis replaces Gerry Conway in Spectacular, beginning with the standout “The Child Within” story arc.
The 80's officially ends, and a new era for Spidey begins. Gerry Conway leaves Spider-Man once more to produce for ABC. Artist extraordinaire Todd McFarlane leaves the main book to both write and draw for a brand-new, adjective-less series, Spider-Man!
The 80's officially ends, and a new era for Spidey begins. Gerry Conway leaves Spider-Man once more to produce for ABC. Artist extraordinaire Todd McFarlane leaves the main book to both write and draw for a brand-new, adjective-less series, Spider-Man!
Gerry Conway takes over writing duties for Web of Spider-Man alongside The Spectacular Spider-Man, in which the titular hero acquires the cosmic power of Captain Universe. In the main book, Spidey travels to Symkaria to stop a plot by the Red Skull!
Gerry Conway takes over writing duties for Web of Spider-Man alongside The Spectacular Spider-Man, in which the titular hero acquires the cosmic power of Captain Universe. In the main book, Spidey travels to Symkaria to stop a plot by the Red Skull!
The Amazing Spider-Man reaches 300 issues, and David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane introduce the iconic Venom! In the pages of The Spectacular Spider-Man, Gerry Conway introduces Tombstone!
The Amazing Spider-Man reaches 300 issues, and David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane introduce the iconic Venom! In the pages of The Spectacular Spider-Man, Gerry Conway introduces Tombstone!
David Michelinie takes over Amazing Spider-Man, and the legendary Gerry Conway returns to write Spectacular Spider-Man. The highlight of this year is J.M. DeMatteis’s Kraven’s Last Hunt, which explores the psyche of the titular villain as well as Spidey himself.
David Michelinie takes over Amazing Spider-Man, and the legendary Gerry Conway returns to write Spectacular Spider-Man. The highlight of this year is J.M. DeMatteis’s Kraven’s Last Hunt, which explores the psyche of the titular villain as well as Spidey himself.
David Michelinie begins writing for Web of Spider-Man. After investigating a Roxxon conspiracy, Spidey loses his OG suit in an explosion, so it's all black from here. Flash Thompson is framed as the Hobgoblin, and a gang war begins on the streets of New York!
David Michelinie begins writing for Web of Spider-Man. After investigating a Roxxon conspiracy, Spidey loses his OG suit in an explosion, so it's all black from here. Flash Thompson is framed as the Hobgoblin, and a gang war begins on the streets of New York!
1985 is the darkest year yet for the web-slinger, with Tom DeFalco, Peter David, and Danny Fingeroth touching on heavy topics like racism and suicide. Amazing and Spectacular are now also accompanied by a third book - Web of Spider-Man!
1985 is the darkest year yet for the web-slinger, with Tom DeFalco, Peter David, and Danny Fingeroth touching on heavy topics like racism and suicide. Amazing and Spectacular are now also accompanied by a third book - Web of Spider-Man!
The Hobgoblin is defeated, and both Roger Stern and Bill Mantlo leave Spider-Man, replaced by Tom DeFalco and Al Milgrom. But this year is known for something else - the alien costume, which Peter is forced to dispose of after it begins to take control of him!
The Hobgoblin is defeated, and both Roger Stern and Bill Mantlo leave Spider-Man, replaced by Tom DeFalco and Al Milgrom. But this year is known for something else - the alien costume, which Peter is forced to dispose of after it begins to take control of him!
Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus have a spectacular show-down, leading to an official romance between Spider-Man and the Black Cat. Meanwhile, Mary Jane returns, Spidey visits a boy with cancer, and the ongoing battle with the Hobgoblin heats up!
Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus have a spectacular show-down, leading to an official romance between Spider-Man and the Black Cat. Meanwhile, Mary Jane returns, Spidey visits a boy with cancer, and the ongoing battle with the Hobgoblin heats up!
Stern and Mantlo are firing on all cylinders this year, from the surprise appearance of Juggernaut, to the return of Doctor Octopus and the Black Cat, and the debut of the most mysterious Spidey villain yet - the Hobgoblin!
Stern and Mantlo are firing on all cylinders this year, from the surprise appearance of Juggernaut, to the return of Doctor Octopus and the Black Cat, and the debut of the most mysterious Spidey villain yet - the Hobgoblin!
Roger Stern makes a splash working on Spectacular Spider-Man, but the same can't be said for Denny O'Neil, whose run is the shortest yet at only 17 issues. Stern hops on over to Amazing, while Bill Mantlo returns to Spectacular. The 80's are looking to be a great decade for Spidey!
Roger Stern makes a splash working on Spectacular Spider-Man, but the same can't be said for Denny O'Neil, whose run is the shortest yet at only 17 issues. Stern hops on over to Amazing, while Bill Mantlo returns to Spectacular. The 80's are looking to be a great decade for Spidey!
Marv Wolfman’s rather mediocre run on the main book wraps up, replaced by Denny O’Neil. Also, John Romita Jr. starts his long career of Spider-Man artwork. On the Spectacular side, Bill Mantlo hands the reins over to Roger Stern!
Marv Wolfman’s rather mediocre run on the main book wraps up, replaced by Denny O’Neil. Also, John Romita Jr. starts his long career of Spider-Man artwork. On the Spectacular side, Bill Mantlo hands the reins over to Roger Stern!
In Spectacular Spider-Man, Peter battles the Lizard and the Iguana before becoming a Spider-Lizard Himself! Marv Wolfman ramps up the tension leading to issue 200, introducing the Black Cat, bringing back Mysterio, Kingpin, and the burglar who killed Uncle Ben!
In Spectacular Spider-Man, Peter battles the Lizard and the Iguana before becoming a Spider-Lizard Himself! Marv Wolfman ramps up the tension leading to issue 200, introducing the Black Cat, bringing back Mysterio, Kingpin, and the burglar who killed Uncle Ben!
Len Wein’s run comes to a close with Marv Wolfman taking over Amazing Spider-Man. Bill Mantlo, the now primary writer for Spectacular Spider-Man, has Spidey crossing over with the Champions, Moon Knight, and Daredevil.
Len Wein’s run comes to a close with Marv Wolfman taking over Amazing Spider-Man. Bill Mantlo, the now primary writer for Spectacular Spider-Man, has Spidey crossing over with the Champions, Moon Knight, and Daredevil.
There's twice as much to read this year, but that's no problem. Len Wein's best story yet features the return of the Green Goblin, and Bill Mantlo's Man-Beast story arc is a stand-out from the rotating creative door of Spectacular Spider-Man.
There's twice as much to read this year, but that's no problem. Len Wein's best story yet features the return of the Green Goblin, and Bill Mantlo's Man-Beast story arc is a stand-out from the rotating creative door of Spectacular Spider-Man.
Perhaps Spidey's biggest year yet, with the beginning of a proper second series - Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man!
Perhaps Spidey's biggest year yet, with the beginning of a proper second series - Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man!
Spider-Man's battles with the Jackal reach a climax, as he encounters clones of Gwen Stacy and even himself. Giant-Size Spider-Man wraps up after 6 issues. More disappointingly, the Gerry Conway run abruptly ends after only 39 issues, with Len Wein taking over.
Spider-Man's battles with the Jackal reach a climax, as he encounters clones of Gwen Stacy and even himself. Giant-Size Spider-Man wraps up after 6 issues. More disappointingly, the Gerry Conway run abruptly ends after only 39 issues, with Len Wein taking over.
Spidey gets another book, the short-lived Giant-Size Spider-Man. In it, Spider-Man unknowingly defeats Dracula as well as teams up with Shang-Chi and Doc Savage. In the main book, several old villains return - namely Molten Man and Mysterio.
Spidey gets another book, the short-lived Giant-Size Spider-Man. In it, Spider-Man unknowingly defeats Dracula as well as teams up with Shang-Chi and Doc Savage. In the main book, several old villains return - namely Molten Man and Mysterio.