Bibliography of Spider-Man titles

This is a list of titles featuring the popular Spider-Man character from Marvel Comics.

Ongoing titles as of 2007

Spider-Man first appeared in "Amazing Fantasy" #15. After that, he was given his own series. Many followed, and as of August 2007, the related titles are:

*"The Amazing Spider-Man" #1–441, Vol. 2 #1–58, #500- (Marvel Comics; March 1963–November 1998, January 1999–December 2003, January 2004—). Written by J. Michael Straczynski, and penciled by Joe Quesada.
*"Spider-Man Family" #1— (Marvel Comics; February 2007—), Written and penciled by various writers and artists.
*"New Avengers" #1— (Marvel Comics; January 2005—, continuation of "Avengers" Vol. 3). Written by Brian Michael Bendis and penciled by Leinil Francis Yu.

Other continuities

*"Ultimate Spider-Man" #1— (Marvel Comics/Ultimate Marvel; October 2000—), Written by Brian Michael Bendis and penciled by Stuart Immonen, set in the Ultimate Marvel Universe.
*"Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane" #1—20 (Marvel Comics; December 2005—September 2007, sequel to "Mary Jane" and "Mary Jane: Homecoming" miniseries). Currently on hiatus, to be written by Terry Moore. Set outside the regular Marvel Universe continuity.
*"The Amazing Spider-Girl" #1— (Marvel Comics; October 2006—. Written by Tom DeFalco and penciled by Ron Frenz and Sal Buscema). Set in an alternate future, starring Spider-Man's daughter.
*"Marvel Adventures Spider-Man" #1— (Marvel Comics/Marvel Adventures; May 2005—; continuation of "Marvel Age Spider-Man"). Written and penciled by various. Set during Spider-Man's high school years, but never referenced by other titles. Set in its own continuity.
*"" #1— (Marvel Comics/Marvel Adventures; May 2006—). Written by Jeff Parker and penciled by various artists. Set in its own continuity.

Others

*"Astonishing Spider-Man" #1— (Panini Comics/Marvel UK; Unknown month 1994—). Part of Marvel UK's "Collector Edition" line, reprinting US stories from 2–3 years earlier.

Previous series

Spider-Man also has had a number of series that are since cancelled or have been given new names:
*"Spectacular Spider-Man" #1-2, (1968) a black and white magazine format series.
*"Marvel Team-Up" #1-150 (1972-1985), a series that featured Spider-Man paired with a different Marvel Comics super-hero each month. That original version was replaced by "Web of Spider-Man" in 1985. Subsequent versions featured Spider-Man heavily, but not in every issue.
*"Giant-Size Spider-Man" #1-6 (1974-1975). Began in July 1974. The comics were much larger than the other Spider-man books at the time and had multiple stories, with the second one usually being a reprint of some earlier Spider-man story.
*"The Spectacular Spider-Man" #1-263 (1976-1998), originally called "Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man", was renamed in 1988 with issue #134 and cancelled with issue #263 (1998).
*"Web of Spider-Man" #1-129 (1985-1995). Replaced "Marvel Team-Up".
*"" #1-98 (1991-1998), a series created in 1991 specifically for creator Todd McFarlane, later renamed "Peter Parker: Spider-Man" at the end of the Clone Saga. Relaunched with volume 2.
*"Untold Tales of Spider-Man", #1-25 (1995-1997) a series that told new stories set in Spider-Man's early super-hero career, lasted 26 issues (there was a -1) and two Annuals.
*"The Sensational Spider-Man" #1-33 (1996-1998), cancelled at the same time "Spectacular Spider-Man" was cancelled & "Amazing Spider-Man" and "Peter Parker: Spider-Man" were relaunched. The title was revived with the renaming of the "Marvel Knights Spider-Man" serial in 2006.
*"" #1-18 (1998-1999) another retcon series, similar to Untold Tales of Spider-Man, but with rotating creative teams telling stories of different time periods.
*"" Vol. 2 #1-57 (1998-2002)
*"Spider-Man's Tangled Web" #1-22 (2002-2004) an anthology series where new, alternative and Vertigo comics creators were given a shot at telling stories featuring the character. The title was replaced by the "Marvel Knights Spider-Man".
*"The Spectacular Spider-Man" vol. 2 #1-27 (2003-2005).
*"Marvel Knights Spider-Man" #1-22 (2004-2006). Replaced "Spider-Man's Tangled Web". Renamed "The Sensational Spider-Man (vol. 2)" with #23.
*"Spider-Man Unlimited" Vol. 3 #1-15 (2004-2006), showcasing Spider-Man in stories by new writing talent.
*"Spider-Girl" (Marvel Comics, #0-100 (October 1998 - July 2006), sequel to What If #105, February, 1998). Written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Ron Frenz. Set in an alternate future, starring Spider-Man's daughter. Continued in "The Amazing Spider-Girl"
*""The Sensational Spider-Man"" #23-41 (Marvel Comics; April 2006 - November 2007).
*"Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" #1-24 (Marvel Comics; October 2005 - October 2007).

Limited series

*"Deadly Foes of Spider-Man" #1-4 (Marvel Comics, May 1991 - August 1991; Writer: Danny Fingeroth, Pencillers: Al Milgrom and Kerry Gammill) - A mini-series featuring the Sinister Syndicate.
*"Lethal Foes of Spider-Man" #1-4 (Marvel Comics, September 1993 - December 1993; Writer: Danny Fingeroth, Penciller: Scott McDaniel) - Sequel miniseries to "Deadly Foes of Spider-Man".
*"Spider-Man: The Arachnis Project"
*"Spider-Man: The Lost Years" #1-3; #0 (Marvel Comics, August 1995 - October 1995, Writer: J.M. DeMatteis, Penciller: John Romita, Jr; January 1996) A story starring Ben Reilly, set at the halfway point between his "birth" and return to New York, during his travels. Specifically set in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he was framed for murder by Kaine. Zero issue was separate, and a "primer" for Ben Reilly taking over as Spider-Man.
*"Spider-Man: The Final Adventure" #1-4 (Marvel Comics, December 1995 - March 1996, Writer: Fabian Nicieza, Penciller: Darick Robertson.) - Peter Parker and his very pregnant wife Mary Jane move to Portland. The miniseries ends with Peter losing his spider-powers.
*"Spider-Man: Redemption" #1-4 (Marvel Comics, September 1996 - December 1996, Writer J.M. DeMatteis, Penciller: Mike Zeck) Sequel miniseries to "The Lost Years", set in the then-present day.
*"" #1-6, #0, #7-12 (Marvel Comics, December 1998 - October 1999; Writer/Penciller: John Byrne) a retcon miniseries retelling Spider-Man's earliest adventures. Later disavowed from continuity.
*"Spider-Man/Daredevil" #1-4 (Marvel Comics/Marvel Knights, January 2001 - April 2001; Writer: Paul Jenkins, Penciller: Phil Winslade)
*"" #1-6 (Marvel Comics, July 2002 - December 2002; Writer: Jeph Loeb, Penciller: Tim Sale) - part of Loeb and Sale's "colour series", also including "Daredevil: Yellow" and "Hulk: Grey".
*"Spider-Man: Quality of Life" #1-4 (Marvel Comics, July 2002 - October 2002) - A CG mini-series written by Greg Rucka dealing with Curt Connors attempting to find a cure, for his cancer-stricken wife.
*"Spider-Man: Revenge of the Green Goblin"
*"Spider-Man: Get Kraven" #1-6 (Marvel Comics, August 2002 - December 2002) - A mini-series about Al Kravinoff, the son of Kraven the Hunter, wanting to make a movie. Critically molested as "awful on every level," and cancelled one issue early as a result, with a talking dog announcing the fact on the last page of the last issue.
*"" #1-6 (Marvel Comics/Marvel Knights, August 2002 - January 2006; Writer: Kevin Smith, Penciller: Terry Dodson) - Infamously late miniseries, with a three-year hiatus between issues three and four, which was finally released December 2005.
*"Spider-Man/Wolverine" #1-4 (Marvel Comics/Marvel Knights, August 2003 - November 2003; Writer: Brett Matthews, Penciller: Vatche Mavlian) - A mini-series about Spider-Man going to Japan to rescue a captured Wolverine. Not to be confused with the February 1987 "Spider-Man vs. Wolverine" one-shot.
*"Trouble" #1-5 (Marvel Comics, September 2003 – January 2004; Writer: Mark Millar, Penciller: Terry Dodson) - Originally intended as the story of Peter Parker's conception; later declared non-canonical.
*"Spider-Man: Doctor Octopus Year One" (Marvel Comics, August 2004 - December 2004, Writer: Zeb Wells, Penciller: Kaare Andrews)- Featuring the early life of Doc Ock. Not part of Marvel Universe continuity.
*"Spider-Man: Breakout" #1-5 (Marvel Comics, June 2005 - October 2005; Writer: Tony Bedard, Penciller: Manuel Garcia) Spider-Man hunting down some of the criminals who escaped the Raft, in "New Avengers."
*"" #1-5 (Marvel Comics, August 2005 - December 2005; Writers: Tom Peyer and Mark Waid, Penciller: Salvador Larroca) - a part of the more general House of M event
*"Spider-Man: The Mysterio Manifesto"
*"Spider-Man: Lifeline"
*"" (December 2006-March 2007), Set 35 years into Spider-Man's future, a retired Spider-Man returns to combat the injustices of a vastly different New York City.
*"Spider-man with great power... (March 2008-), Tells the story of Peter's Wrestler days, set after the spider bite but before Uncle Ben dies.

One-shots

*"Spider-Man vs. Wolverine" (Marvel Comics; February 1987; Writer: Jim Owsley, Penciller: Mike Zeck) - Primarily significant for featuring the death of long-time supporting character Ned Leeds
*"Spider-Man/Kingpin: To the Death" (Marvel Comics; 1997; Plot: Tom DeFalco, Script: Stan Lee, Penciller: John Romita, Sr) - A "reunion" one-shot, also starring Daredevil, teaming Stan Lee on scripting duties with John Romita Sr's pencils over a Tom DeFalco plot.
*"Web of Romance" (Marvel Comics ; February 2006; Writer: Tom Beland)
*"Spider-Man: Dead Man's Hand"
*"Spider-Man: Venom Agenda"
*"Spider-Man: Sweet Charity"
*"Spider-Man/Dr. Strange: The Way to Dusty Death"
*"Spider-Man and Marrow"
*"Spider-Man/Punisher/Sabertooth: Designer Genes"
*"The Amazing Spider-Man: Soul of the Hunter"
*"Spider-Man: Made Men"
*"Spider-Man Family" (Featuring an original Spider-Man/Spider-Girl/Arana story as well as reprints of "Spider-Man 2099 #1", "Untold Tales of Spider-Man #1", "Marvel Tales #1" and "Petey")
*"Spider-Man Family: Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends"
*"Spider-Man: Final Adventure

Reprint series

*"Marvel Tales" # 3-291 (July 1966 - Nov. 1994).
*"Spider-Man Classics" # 1-16 (April 1993 - July 1994)
*"Spider-Man Comics Magazine" (1987-1988)

Crossover events

*Kraven's Last Hunt "Web of Spider-Man" #31-32, "Amazing Spider-Man" #293-294 and "Spectacular Spider-Man" #131-132
*Maximum Carnage- "Amazing Spider-Man" #378-380, "Spectacular Spider-Man" Vol. 1 #201-203, "Spider-Man" #35-37, "Spider-Man Unlimited" Vol. 1 #1&2, "Web of Spider-Man" #101-103.
*Clone Saga - encompassing almost every Spider-Man comic over the course of two years.
*: Spectacular Spider-Man - #240, Sensational Spider-Man - #11, Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) - #418, Spider-Man (Vol. 1) - #75.
*: Framed by Norman Osborn and the Trapster, Spider-Man adopts four new identies. Takes place in "Amazing Spider-Man" #434-#435, "Spectacular Spider-Man" #257 - #258, "Sensational Spider-Man" #27 - #28, "Spider-Man (Vol. 1)" #91 - #92. Slingers was created as a spin-off.
*: Sensational Spider-Man - #32, Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) - #440, Spider-Man (Vol. 1) - #96, Spectacular Spider-Man - #262, Sensational Spider-Man - #33.
*: Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) - #441, Spider-Man (Vol. 1) - #97, Spectacular Spider-Man - #263, Spider-Man (Vol. 1) - #98.
* is the first Spider-Man crossover since 2000 and runs from October 2005 to January 2006. It takes place in Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1-4, Marvel Knights Spider-Man #19-22, and Amazing Spider-Man #525-528.
*Spider-Man: One More Day

ee also

*List of The Amazing Spider-Man comics
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External links

* [http://www.chronologyproject.com/spidey.htm Marvel Chronology Project - Spider-Man]
* [http://www.spiderfan.org/comics/index.html Spiderfan.org - Complete Spider-Man Comics Database]