Don’t look too closely at how they got that numbering, but Marvel is about to unleash Amazing Spider-Man #1000 on the world, an over-sized gala issue that “is pulling out all the stops to make it one of the grandest comics it’s ever published!” It is also Amazing Spider-Man #36, but like i said, don’t look at the numbering too closely.
How epic and monumental? Well, we have a few variant covers by JRJr and Pepe Larraz to kick things off, doubtless with more to come.
Moreover, this monumental issue features a murders’ row of comic creators who are no stranger to the web-slinger. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that consummate Spidey scribe Dan Slott is involved. And though he’s better known for his work on Ultimate Spider-Man rather than the 616 version, Brian Michael Bendis is also involved. After stepping away from the Big Two a few years back, Bendis has recently made a return to the House of Ideas with smaller projects such as a story in the Spidey/Superman crossover one-shot. It’s also worth noting that artist Stuart Immonen, who retired from full ongoing interior comics work, will also be contributing to the issue.
Let’s go to the PR:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 will be led by an epic story by Joe Kelly and Pepe Larraz that serves as both a culmination of their work on the title so far AND a pivotal moment that launches into the next phase of their acclaimed run! Then, the giant-size spectacular continues with special anniversary stories by an unprecedented lineup of renowned creators from legendary Spider-Man creators and modern superstars to surprise contributors! The talent includes the likes of John Romita Jr., Frank Miller, Peach Momoko, Stuart Immonen, Brian Michael Bendis, Dan Slott, J.M. DeMatteis, Patrick Gleason, Marcos Martin and, making his Marvel Comics debut, screenwriter Noah Hawley (Alien: Earth, Legion)! Further details will be revealed in the weeks ahead, but today fans can check out John Romita Jr.’s main cover, which unites the iconic Spidey artist with acclaimed artist Paolo Rivera for the first time, along with a variant cover by Pepe Larraz that teases the debut of the new supervillain, RAVAGE!
Spider-Man faces his greatest fear and his most frightening new villain in decades. Who is this Ravage? And how will his history-shattering power force Peter to question his very legacy? It’s one of Spider-Man’s most personal battles to date, and one that will shape his path for the next 1,000 issues!
“Writing AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 has stirred up a lot of emotions for me, but gratitude is chief among them,” Kelly shared. “It’s a true honor to have the opportunity to contribute to Spidey’s legacy with a huge milestone like this. And special bonus – we get to introduce a new villain?! Amazing. Ravage is layered and complex and mysterious, and I can’t wait to unleash him on the readers with this monumental issue!”
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #36 (LGY #1000)
Written by JOE KELLY, NOAH HAWLEY, FRANK MILLER, DAN SLOTT, J.M. DEMATTEIS & BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & MORE!
Art by PEPE LARRAZ, JOHN ROMITA JR. PATRICK GLEASON, PEACH MOMOKO, MARCOS MARTIN, STUART IMMONEN & MORE!
Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. & PAOLO RIVERA
Variant Cover by PEPE LARRAZ
On Sale 9/16
