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Published September 17, 2018

The Greatest Spider-Man Comics of All-Time

Find out the wallcrawler's finest issues as ranked by the Marvel.com team!

Since Peter Parker made his debut more than 50 years ago, he's become not just one of the greatest characters in the Marvel Universe, but one of the greatest characters in all of fiction. Featuring in countless iconic stories and generating decades-worth of legendary tales, Spider-Man stands as one of the most well-known and beloved characters ever.

So...what are his greatest stories of all time?

That's a tough one! To decide, the Marvel.com team gathered, argued, agreed, then disagreed, got in a massive brawl, apologized, hugged it out, got in another massive brawl, hugged it out again, gone to counseling, cried, and hugged some more, before landing on this final list of the greatest Spidey stories ever! And it goes...

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10. Peter Parker Marries Mary Jane

The wedding of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson! 'Nuff said!

Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #21

Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #21

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9. The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man

The Kid Who Collected Spider-Man. This tale of true heroism touches the heart of all who read it.

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #248

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #248

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8. Spider-Man No More

Peter becomes frustrated with his life and decides to throw away his Spider-Man outfit and quit being Spider-Man.

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #50

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #50

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7. Death of Harry Osborn

Harry Osborn is starting to crack, and continues his homicidal rampage against Spider-Man. Mary Jane arrives in the nick of time with a saving grace.

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #200

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #200

    • publishedMay 2, 1993
    • added to marvel unlimitedNov 14, 2007
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6. Spider-Man Meets Venom

The return of Eddie Brock! And red-and-blue Spider-Man! Is Venom still holding an irrational grunge against the wall-crawler? This is a symbiote smack down you won't want to miss!

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #300

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #300

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5. The Introduction of the Sinister Six

Super Villains team up to become Spider-Man’s greatest foes… The Sinister Six.

Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #1

Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #1

    • publishedOct 2, 1964
    • added to marvel unlimitedNov 14, 2007
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4. The Night Gwen Stacy Died

The Green Goblin threatens Gwen Stacy's life and Spider-Man must come to the rescue... But will he get there in time to save her?

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #121

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #121

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3. Peter Parker Meets Mary Jane

Peter Parker meets Mary Jane Watson for the first time... And robs a bank?

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #42

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #42

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2. Spider-Man Lifts Himself Up

A beaten, bruised and nearly broken Spider-Man overcomes all obstacles in his way, pushing past all known limits to survive and fight another day.

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #33

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #33

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