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New to comics or looking to read up on the Wall-Crawler? Try one of these introductory series or story arcs, recommended by the Marvel Unlimited team!
Tales of the Web-Slinger
Spider-Man: Back to Basics
In The Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #1
An alien invasion hits New York City and the only one who can stop it is… Spider-Man?! And if even that’s not enough, you’ll see a new roommate, new love interests—and a new villain! Spider-Man goes back to basics courtesy of Nick Spencer and Ryan Ottley!
Spider-Man: Worldwide
In The Amazing Spider-Man (2015) #1
Peter Parker is CEO of a global tech company in this fast-paced series co-starring a slew of classic foes and allies!
Stan Lee & Steve Ditko’s Spider-Man
In The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #1
In the debut issue of his very first series, 15-year-old Peter Parker decides to become a masked super hero!
Ultimate Peter Parker
In Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) #1
A staff and fan-favorite, this defining Spidey run can’t be missed. Peter gets a revamped origin in this resonant series, chronicling his first days as the radioactive Spider-Man.
The ‘Parker Luck’
In The Amazing Spider-Man (2014) #1
Restored after having Doctor Octopus’ brain swapped into his body, Peter Parker returns to the Friendly Neighborhood! But the life he comes back to has a very different status quo…
“If This Be My Destiny”
In The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #31
Often cited as some of co-creator Steve Ditko’s finest work on Spider-Man, this extraordinary arc (read through #33), pits Peter Parker against his most insidious foe – self-doubt. A monumental testament to Spider-Man’s character.
The Night Gwen Stacy Died
In The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #121
In this now-famous issue, Spider-Man’s worst enemy, the Green Goblin, shows how far he’s willing to go to squash Peter Parker. Read through #122!
Enter Venom!
In The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #300
The birth of Spider-Man’s worst nightmare! Crooked journalist Eddie Brock is bonded to an inky, alien suit, threatening first Mary Jane, before taking his beef to Spider-Man!
Kraven’s Last Hunt
In Web of Spider-Man (1985) #31
Read this renowned arc as a Reading List! In the ultimate tale of revenge and obsession, Spider-Man becomes the prey to the predator Kraven the Hunter!
Maximum Carnage
In Spider-Man Unlimited (1993) #1
Read this event as a Reading List! A fan of Venom? You’ll love this manic, symbiote smack down featuring Spider-Man, Carnage and even Captain America!
Legend Reborn?
In Amazing Spider-Man (1999) #1
At the start of his second ongoing series, Spider-Man’s missing! Howard Mackie and artist John Byrne deliver a tightly wrought mystery.
Spider-Man: Civil War
In Amazing Spider-Man (1999) #529
At the cusp of the super hero Civil War, Peter takes a stance that threatens to expose his other “day job”. Plus, check out Spidey’s suped up suit courtesy of Tony Stark!
Brand New Day
In Amazing Spider-Man (1999) #546
Following a monumental life change, Spider-Man gets a fresh start in this perfect-for-new-readers entry point.
Doc Ock: Spider-Man
In Superior Spider-Man (2013) #1
Following a dramatic gut punch in Amazing Spider-Man (1999) #700, longtime villain Doctor Octopus becomes…the Superior Spider-Man! We love the direction writer Dan Slott takes in this imaginative series.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man
In Ultimate Comics Spider-Man (2011) #1
Following the death of the Ultimate Universe’s Peter Parker, a new teen wall-crawler is determined to uphold his legacy. A ‘Super Hero 101’ starring Spider-Man, Miles Morales!
Spider-Man by Mark Millar
In Marvel Knights Spider-Man (2004) #1
A hidden gem of a series. Spider-Man struggles to balance his responsibilities as Peter Parker while web-slinging alongside guest-stars like the Avengers, X-Men and Green Goblin!