Branching off with Spectacular Spider-Man in 1968, Marvel began using multiple comic series to tell Spider-Man's story. Both the original comic, The Amazing Spider-Man, and the newer series followed Peter Parker's adventures — each offering a unique glimpse into the young hero's life.
By running multiple comic series a month, Marvel could deliver more Spider-Man content to eager fans and tell several adventures simultaneously. This trend continued over the decades, and soon Marvel created comic series for the Web-Slinger's allies and enemies. From Miles Morales: Spider-Man to Venom, Spidey's fans have tons of excellent comics to look forward to every month.
Updated on June 24th, 2023 by Casey Coates: This list has been updated with the latest Spider-Man comic issues from the various Spider-Man comic series, including upcoming comic books from Marvel Comics.
Current Spider-Man Comics
Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 6) #27 by Zeb Wells, Ed McGuinness, Mark Farmer, Marcio Menyz, and Joe Caramagna
Spider-Man's battle against the Emissary reached its heartbreaking conclusion in Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 6) #26 (by Zeb Wells, John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, Marcio Menyz, and Joe Caramagna). Knowing the Emissary wanted Mary Jane Watson as a sacrifice, Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan) disguised herself to look like MJ and foiled Doctor Rabor's scheme. However, the gambit cost Kamala her life.
In the aftermath of Ms. Marvel's death, Peter Parker is more determined than ever to keep the innocent from dying, prompting him to take extreme measures. Similarly shook by Kamala's fate, Norman Osborn contemplates his past actions and whether he'll truly be able to put his past behind him. Unfortunately for them, Doc Ock and a dark adversary assumed dead are scheming in the shadows.
Carnage (Vol. 3) #14 by Alex Paknadel, Fran Galán, Federico Sabbatini, Erick Arciniega, and Joe Sabino
Carnage (Vol. 3) doesn't pull its punches, delving into the darker corners of the Spider-Man universe. Cletus Kasady has taken over thousands of New York residents, prompting them to brutally assault each other and spread chaos throughout the city. Feilong has dispatched his Stark Sentinels to assist with quelling the riots, but it won't do much good if Kasady can simply control new victims via the Stark network..
Part 5 of Marvel's Carnage Reigns event, Carnage (Vol. 3) #14 follows Miles Morales, Red Goblin, and the Cape Killers as they work to hold off the violent rioters, rescue innocents, and take down Kasady himself. Red Goblin has a daring plan that could weaken Kasady, but with all the upgrades the serial killer keeps acquiring, it's anyone's guess whether their plan will be enough.
Venom: Lethal Protector II #4 by David Michelinie, Farid Karami, Arif Prianto, and Travis Lanham
Taking place in the past, Venom: Lethal Protector II follows Eddie Brock and Venom as they drift from place to place, lending their services when innocents need protecting. Their work helping Silver Sable stop Vanguard from destroying the world caught Doctor Doom's attention.
Making Eddie Brock an offer he can't refuse, Doctor Doom recruits him for a daring mission that will take them to the depths of Hell. But when Doom's convergence platform goes haywire, Brock's connection to the symbiote gets hindered. Reluctant to rely on Doctor Doom, Eddie may not have a choice but obey if he wants his connection to Venom restored.
Spider-Gwen: Shadow Clones #4 by Emily Kim, Kei Zama, Oren Junior, Triona Farrell, and VC's Ariana Maher
On Earth-65, Gwen Stacy just wants to strike a balance between her responsibilities as a friend, daughter, teammate, and as the web-slinging hero, Ghost-Spider. Unfortunately, Dr. Lyla Bennett has other plans for Gwen. Blaming Ghost-Spider for her husband's death, Dr. Bennett has built an army of special clones to exact vengeance on her.
Spider-Gwen: Shadow Clones #4 raises the stakes as the series races towards its thrilling conclusion. Gwen Stacy has been avoiding relying on others for help, but now she's in a mess she can't handle alone. Learning her lesson too later, Ghost-Spider has become Dr. Bennett's prisoner — giving Bennett everything she needs to put her final plan in motion.
Extreme Venomverse #3 by Jed MacKay, Daniel Earls, Alex Guimarães, Joe Sabino, Taran Killam, Rod Reis, Clay McLeod Chapman, Nelson Daniel, and Antonio Fabela
Extreme Venomverse #3 delivers more thrilling tales about Venoms from across the Marvel multiverse. In "Greatness and Catastrophe," the Kree invade and plan to make slaves of Dilann's tribe. Determined to prove she's marked for greatness, Dilann becomes Black Fang — her people's lethal protector.
"Best Little Horror House" takes place in the Wild West, where brutal gangs roam and savage heroes. Simply searching for a place to rest, the traveller Parker soon finds himself embroiled in a conflict between callous evil and the mysterious Madame Brock. In "Wet Works," Venom the Space Knight tracks down a group of savage pirates intent on exploiting their prisoners. A one-man army, it will take everything Venom has to save everyone aboard.
Cult of Carnage: Misery #2 by Sabir Pirzada, Francesco Mortarino, Java Tartaglia, and VC's Joe Sabino
Liz Allen has a lot on her plate in Cult of Carnage: Misery. The loving mother to her son Normie and his brother Stanley, Liz is also the CEO of Alchemax and on the verge of a medical breakthrough. Complicating things, one of Alchemax's Guardsman turned traitor, attacked Liz, and stole Alchemax's symbiotes for Liz's competitor Carlton Drake.
To save herself and her son Stanley during the attack, Liz Allen bonded with a new symbiote comprising Anti-Venom and Carnage strains. Adopting the name Misery, Liz determines to hunt down the perpetrators behind the attack in Cult of Carnage: Misery #2. Unbeknownst to her, she's not the only one who gained a powerful new symbiote.
Spider-Man: India (Vol. 2) #1 by Nikesh Shukla, Abhishek Malsuni, Scott Hanna, Neeraj Menon, and Joe Caramagna
Kicking off a 4-issue limited series, Spider-Man: India (Vol. 2) #1 gives Pavitr Prabhakar his first solo run since 2004. While he's found a community among Marvel's Spider-heroes, Pavitr feels alone in his own world. He has family and friends, but the weight of being Mumbai's only hero is taking its toll.
Struggling to determine his true purpose, Pavitr must spring into action after a new threat emerges. The head of Giricorps, Giri Sahib, has big plans for Mumbai that will disrupt countless lives. Complicating matters further, there's a literal monster on the loose.
Edge of Spider-Verse (Vol. 3) #3 by Dan Slott, Humberto Ramos, Wayne Faucher, Edgar Delgado, David Betancourt, Julian Shaw, Andrew Dalhouse, and Joe Caramagna
Edge of Spider-Verse (Vol. 3) #3 follows various individuals from across the Web of Life. In "Nobody Knows Who You Are," Bailey Hoskins — aka Spider-Boy — tries to find people from his past. He recently reappeared in Earth-616 at the end of Spider-Man: End of the Spider-Verse, but no one remembers Spider-Boy ever existed. Worse, every trace of Bailey's civilian life has vanished as well.
Taking place on Earth-9375, "Hermanita" follows Billie Morales, sister to the once legendary hero, Spider-Man. Claiming to be one of Miles Morales' old friends, a mysterious vigilante enlists Billie's help. Donning her Spider-Smasher gear, Billie finds herself caught up in a secret war over New York's criminal empire.
Venom (Vol. 5) #21 by Al Ewing, CAFU, Pere Pérez, Frank D'Armata, and VC's Clayton Cowles
Venom (Vol. 5) has followed Eddie Brock's harrowing journey to understand the King in Black mantle and Dylan Brock's new adventures as Venom. Eddie recently got a glimpse of possible futures and the greater role the King in Black plays in the universe. Embracing his true calling, Brock makes his official return to the land of the living.
Eddie Brock's first order of business is to take down and reacquire the Bedlam symbiote. Tracking Bedlam across the country to a small town called Baywater, Eddie learns the symbiote is terrorizing all the residents. Determined to prove he has the superior will and is the true master, Brock dives headfirst into a brutal skirmish that will test his resolve and the limits of his new powers.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #7 by Cody Ziglar, Federico Vicentini, Bryan Valenza, and VC's Cory Petit
Part Six in Reign of Carnage, Miles Morales: Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #7 follows Miles as he races to get Red Goblin medical attention. Their failed attack on Cletus Kasady in Carnage (Vol. 3) #14 left Red Goblin in critical condition, and Feilong's Stark Sentinels barely made a difference. Cletus may be cut off from the Stark network, but he's got a terrifying contingency plan in the works.
Reforging himself and incorporating further armor upgrades, Kasady hunts down Miles, Red Goblin, and Scorpion. The city is still in chaos, and so far, Miles and the Cape Killers have only succeeded in angering Kasady. Before Miles Morales: Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #7 draws to a close, one hero will sustain brutal injuries and a new ally will join the fray.
Spider-Man 2099: Dark Genesis #5 by Steve Orlando, Justin Mason, Antonio Fabela, and Cory Petit
Using his powers as Spider-Man 2099, Miguel O'Hara took down "The Black Cards," a secret group comprising Nueva York's elite. Spider-Man 2099: Dark Genesis detailed the aftermath as outraged citizens hunted down suspected black card holders. Hungry for blood, Carnage became the rioters' champion, promising them vengeance on their oppressors. In reality, Carnage wanted to feed on their blood and create an undead army under his control.
Spider-Man 2099: Dark Genesis #5 depicts the intense conclusion to Carnage's bloody revolution. Between protecting civilians, taking down the undead hive, and trying to find Carnage, Miguel O'Hara, Sivern, and Blade have their hands full. Venom and Moon Knight join the fray, but it soon becomes clear they need an army of their own. Or perhaps, they need a hero willing to sacrifice their life in order to guarantee Carnage's demise.
Carnage Reigns Alpha #1 by Alex Paknadel, Cody Ziglar, Julius Ohta, Erick Arciniega, and VC's Cory Petit
Carnage Reigns Alpha #1 picks up where Carnage (Vol. 3) #12 (by Alex Paknadel, Francesco Manna, Erick Arciniega, and VC's Joe Sabino) left off. Cletus Kasady has used his newfound power to take a diner hostage, waiting for an unlucky hero to try to save the day.
Still haunted by the images Cletus Kasady showed him during Absolute Carnage, Miles Morales responds to the crisis, but he'll soon find many horrors await him. Complicating matters, Agent Gao and her strike team have arrived on the scene, planning to unleash the Scorpion on Kasady. Ending the main story on a cliffhanger, Carnage Reigns Alpha #1 includes several back issues that explore various characters' motives.
Spider-Man (Vol. 4) #9 by Dan Slott, Mark Bagley, John Dell, Edgar Delgado, and VC's Joe Caramagna
Peter Parker's barely had any time to sort things out after being temporarily cut off from the Web of Life. Making matters worse, Spider-Man recently failed to save everyone from a burning building. Haunted by another innocent life lost, Peter took matters into his own hands, experimented with his powers, and amplified his spider-sense.
At first, predicting when civilians were in danger felt like a blessing, but it's slowly becoming a curse. New York City is enormous, meaning Peter Parker's receiving thousands of signals every waking second. His body is suffering from the continual strain, but Peter's too busy to notice. It's up to Norman Osborn and the recently returned Spider-Boy to set Spider-Man straight, but can they find him before he winds up in danger himself?
Red Goblin #5 by Alex Paknadel, Jan Bazaldua, David Curiel, and VC's Joe Caramagna
After befriending the original Venom's son, Dylan Brock, young Normie Osborn received a symbiote of his own named Rascal. As the new Red Goblin, they've determined to change the Osborn legacy by becoming a hero. They've thwarted crooks, helped stop an Oscorp break-in, and even rescued Normie's grandpa, Norman Osborn, from the returned Goblin King. But are they ready to take on Cletus Kasady?
Red Goblin #5 depicts the widespread mayhem Cletus Kasady unleashed on New York City in Carnage (Vol. 3) #13 (Alex Paknadel, Fran Galan, Erick Arciniega, and VC's Joe Sabino). Having merged with one of Feilong's Stark Sentinels, Kasady is tapping into people's phones and turning them into his puppets. Normie knows what it's like to be puppeted by an evil force, but can he and Rascal save their neighbors without employing lethal force themselves?
Silk (Vol. 5) #1 by Emily Kim, Ig Guara, Ian Herring, and VC's Ariana Maher
In Silk (Vol. 5) #1, Detective Cindy Moon has been searching for missing children in Los Angeles. Shady characters have been holding kids for ransom to make quick bucks. Using her resources as both a detective and as Silk, Cindy plans to end their operation. However, the deeper she looks, the less things make sense.
Why can't Cindy Moon remember how long Bismer and his crew have been terrorizing the town? Why do total strangers look familiar? And where does the giant orange demon factor into everything? If Silk wants to solve this mysterious caper, she'll need to piece together her own fractured memories first.
New Spider-Man Comics
June:
- Carnage Reigns Omega #1 - June 28th, 2023
July:
- Web of Carnage #1 - July 12th, 2023
- What If...? Dark: Spider-Gwen #1 - July 19th, 2023
August:
- Amazing Spider-Man Annual (Vol. 5) #1 - August 2nd, 2023
- Death of the Venomverse #1 - August 2nd, 2023
- What If...? Dark Venom #1 - August 2nd, 2023
- Spider-Man Annual (Vol. 4) #1 - August 9th, 2023