With the Marvel movie Spider-Man: No Way Home , wall- crawling fever has broken out again. Therefore, if you want to go one step further, and get started in the adventures of the superhero comics, we will show you how to start reading Spider-Man and where . In this way, you will make sure to start off on the right foot and not miss out on their most mythical stories.
Now that Robert Downey Jr. has taken a (forever) break from Iron-Man , Marvel’s most charismatic superhero is undoubtedly Spider-Man . Of course, the public is responding and Tom Holland has nailed the character of Peter Parker.
So if you can’t get enough of movies and want more, there are legendary Spider-Man comics that you’ll love. However, as with most superheroes that have been around for so long (Peter Parker is in his 60s), there are endless stories and versions.
So you don’t get lost in that maze, you have this complete guide on how to start reading Spider-Man .
What to read first from Spider-Man
Spider-Man has great stories, some not-so-great stories, and a handful that make you wonder what the writer took, as it always does with superheroes. Peter Parker is also among the superheroes with the most alternative versions , which makes everything much more confusing.
For this reason, in the same vein of multiverses and options, we are going to offer you several valid starting boxes, depending on what you prefer.
If you could find the early Stan Lee comics, old as they are, that would be a good start. They haven’t aged badly, but let’s face it, you won’t find them complete, or certainly not cheap, no.
For this reason, it is better to start with The Amazing Spiderman number 1 by the already legendary Straczynski and Romita and which is called Homecoming . It is an ideal book to start and continue your collection with the rest of the volumes in this series.
In this case, we see a Spider-Man with his memory erased after the events of Civil War and there is a return to the roots of the character.
Peter is a young man learning how life works, sweating to pay the rent just like us and with a very interesting plot and enemies. It’s not a reboot , but it is a reboot and the best way for new readers to get hooked on the more traditional Peter Parker .
However, I’m going to be a bit sacrilegious and give another series recommendation that I think is excellent for those who want to get started with Spider-Man and make sure they start at the beginning and don’t miss a thing .
That other option is to start with Ultimate Spider-Man #1, titled Origin and written by Brian Bendis.
Ultimate Spiderman is an alternate version , as he is the Peter Parker of Earth-1610 , while the original Peter Parker is from Earth-616. The stuff of the Marvel multiverse.
Why start reading Spider-Man with Ultimate Spiderman
Because the Ultimate series collects Peter Parker’s first high school stage , the first villains, adventures, companions and fundamental characters of the Spider-Man universe.
In this way, although it is an alternative version, it is an excellent recreation of the true beginnings and is the best option for those who want to start from the beginning of everything . Thus, you do not miss anything of the mythology of the first Spider-Man and its chronological beginning.
The recommendation to follow is the same as in the previous case, collecting the various volumes of Ultimate Spiderman in order.
Of course, the art is by Mark Bagley, which I personally love, with his little deformation getting a little closer to cartoon or caricature. For me it gives it a special flavor, but there are those who may prefer something more traditional.
The most modern option, Miles Morales’ Spider-Man
If you think that Peter Parker is already the past, and what you want is the newest, another option would be to start with The new Spider -Man number 1 . In this case, we find Miles Morales as the spiritual heir of Peter Parker.
Spider-Man’s future is him, so you might want to start fresh and go straight to Miles. Sooner or later, if you’re a Spider-Man fan, you’ve got to get to Morales anyway.
You can also start with one of the two previous options and combine your reading with that of this New Spiderman .
Where to continue reading Spider-Man
Once the initial path is on track, and you have chosen your favorite collection to complete, the recommendation is not to miss some of the best plot arcs that the wall- crawler has given.
With the knowledge acquired after reading the initial numbers that we have told you about, you will not get lost in references or characters.
Spiderman, The Death of Jean DeWolff
It will not be easy to find it, but if you can, get it, it is one of the best stories of Spiderman in his black alien suit stage.
A darker Peter Parker investigates the death of NYPD Captain Jean DeWolff alongside Daredevil . That will lead him to make tough decisions, where Parker’s ethics are pushed to the limit. Not as well known as other stories, but exceptional.
Spiderman: Blue
We already know the Spider-Man from the jokes and the punches to the jaw after a stunt. Now it ‘s time for a story of nostalgia and lost love, mature and exciting .
Remembering his first love, Gwen Stacy, will lead us to the fateful moments of her loss and confrontation with Spider-Man ‘s greatest villain, the Green Goblin . Impressive .
It is difficult to find it on paper right now, but we leave you a link to the Kindle version in case you have an iPad or similar.
Spiderman: The Death of Gwen Stacy
Connecting with the above, the death of Gwen Stacy (a fact portrayed in the Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie with Andrew Garfield) is a key fact of the Spider-Man mythology that you should know.
To do so, nothing better than getting hold of Amazing Spiderman 6.
Spiderman: Kraven’s Last Hunt
Some say that this is the best Spider-Man story . Without a doubt, it is one of the best known and Marvel reissued it in its Must-have series .
Kraven, the great hunter, wants to add to his collection the most precious piece, Spider-Man . That led to one of the most important and recognized stories of the wall- crawler . You have to agree with Marvel, you must have it yes or yes.
The Complete Todd McFarlane Collection
Todd McFarlane is the culprit for the best-selling Spider-Man in history .
If you want to know why, you can get the complete collection of more than 400 pages, which has been republished not long ago.
Venom: Dark Origin
Let’s see, it’s impossible for Venom not to come out here , and more so with the current interest, since, in the post-credits scene of the movie Venom: There will be slaughter , they have joined Tom Holland’s Peter Parker and the UCM with Tom’s Eddie Brock Hardy.
Venom , Carnage and Spider-Man are old acquaintances. This story might not be the best, but if you’re going to read Spider-Man , you can’t help but go through Venom sooner or later.
As you can see, there are as many options as there are versions of Spider-Man . However, with this guide, you will not miss anything important and it allows you to start reading Spider-Man in the best way .
