Threats Ramp up as Amazing Spider-Man #1000 Approaches
New York, NY— March 19, 2026 — The 1000th issue of Amazing Spider-Man arrives in September, and the lead-up to the monumental milestone has already begun! Joe Kelly’s hit run with artists Pepe Larraz, John Romita Jr., and more has been heating up since Peter Parker returned from his cosmic adventures in “Death Spiral,” a new crossover with Venom that kicked off earlier this month. Today, fans can peek ahead at what awaits on the other side of this bloody affair with the reveal of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #30-31, hitting stands in June.
In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #30, Kelly and guest artist Pete Woods continue to introduce the newest member of Spidey’s rogues gallery. One of Spider-Man’s oldest friends was caught in a terrible accident – and Peter Parker is to blame! Don’t miss SPIDEY VS. SPORE! But should Peter even BE fighting in a tragedy of his own making?! And learn the answers to an earth-shattering riddle from the battle with Torment in “Death Spiral”!
On creating Spore, Kelly said, “From the beginning of my run, Nick [Lowe] and I talked about a new villain that harkened back to early Amazing Spider-Man classics. Someone with science-based powers, caused by a lab accident, etc. But rather than give this villain an excuse to hate Spider-Man, they would be decided anti-Peter Parker. Enter Brian Nehring, who not only has a complex childhood past with Peter, but also blames him for the accident that transforms him into Spore! Pete Woods did an amazing job on his design- creepy and modern. He’s a sick puppy… Brian, not Pete… maybe Pete.”
Then in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #31, Patrick Gleason joins Kelly for “THE TALK.” Just in time for AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000, Peter Parker’s world is turned upside down with one of the biggest reveals in Spider-Man history. Don’t miss this pivotal story that leads directly into AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 and beyond!
On what fans can expect from the revelatory issue, Kelly shared, “There is so much to say about this issue… It’s heartbreaking, for one. Some of the most honest and emotional stuff we’ve done. Pat Gleason delivers a powerhouse performance and captures everything I’d hoped for. It’s also one of those times where you can honestly say, ‘This changes everything.’ A family secret comes to light, rocking Peter and May to the foundation of their relationship. It’s huge and has ramifications well past issue #1000. I try not to oversell these sorts of moments… but this is the big one.”
