Amazing Spider-Man Celebrates 1000th Milestone Issue
New York, NY— May 20, 2026 — The countdown to one of the biggest milestones in comic book history officially begins! This September, Marvel Comics proudly presents the 1000th issue of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, and is pulling out all the stops to make it one of the grandest comics it’s ever published!
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-sized 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
The debut of Ravage alongside contributions from legends like John Romita Jr. really makes this milestone feel special. It’s exciting to see an anniversary issue honor Spider-Man’s legacy while also teasing the next chapter of his adventures.
Great write-up. The specific examples really help illustrate the main points clearly.
1000 issues is a wild milestone for any single ongoing title, especially one that’s had to survive so many relaunches and renumbering gimmicks along the way. Curious to see who Marvel brings in for the anniversary arc’s creative team. Good coverage, thanks for the details on the announcement.
Joe Kelly and Pepe Larraz leading #1000 is a strong pick — Kelly’s history with the character plus Larraz’s art should make this feel like a genuine culmination rather than just a marketing milestone. Excited to see how they balance celebrating 60+ years of Spidey with setting up what’s next.
1000 issues on the main numbering, not counting the renumbering resets, is a genuinely wild milestone — curious whether Marvel revisits any dormant Kelly-era plot threads for the anniversary given his history writing Peter’s darker arcs. Larraz on art is a great pairing for something this high-profile.