Marvel Must-Reads
Start Here: Spider-Man
New to comics or looking to read up on the Wall-Crawler? Try one of these introductory series or story arcs, recommended by the Marvel Unlimited team!
New to comics or looking to read up on the Wall-Crawler? Try one of these introductory series or story arcs, recommended by the Marvel Unlimited team!
An alien invasion hits New York City and the only one who can stop it is… Spider-Man?! And if even that’s not enough, you’ll see a new roommate, new love interests—and a new villain! Spider-Man goes back to basics courtesy of Nick Spencer and Ryan Ottley!
Peter Parker is CEO of a global tech company in this fast-paced series co-starring a slew of classic foes and allies!
In the debut issue of his very first series, 15-year-old Peter Parker decides to become a masked super hero!
A staff and fan-favorite, this defining Spidey run can’t be missed. Peter gets a revamped origin in this resonant series, chronicling his first days as the radioactive Spider-Man.
Restored after having Doctor Octopus’ brain swapped into his body, Peter Parker returns to the Friendly Neighborhood! But the life he comes back to has a very different status quo…
Often cited as some of co-creator Steve Ditko’s finest work on Spider-Man, this extraordinary arc (read through #33), pits Peter Parker against his most insidious foe – self-doubt. A monumental testament to Spider-Man’s character.
In this now-famous issue, Spider-Man’s worst enemy, the Green Goblin, shows how far he’s willing to go to squash Peter Parker. Read through #122!
The birth of Spider-Man’s worst nightmare! Crooked journalist Eddie Brock is bonded to an inky, alien suit, threatening first Mary Jane, before taking his beef to Spider-Man!
Read this renowned arc as a Reading List! In the ultimate tale of revenge and obsession, Spider-Man becomes the prey to the predator Kraven the Hunter!
Read this event as a Reading List! A fan of Venom? You’ll love this manic, symbiote smack down featuring Spider-Man, Carnage and even Captain America!
At the start of his second ongoing series, Spider-Man’s missing! Howard Mackie and artist John Byrne deliver a tightly wrought mystery.
At the cusp of the super hero Civil War, Peter takes a stance that threatens to expose his other “day job”. Plus, check out Spidey’s suped up suit courtesy of Tony Stark!
Following a monumental life change, Spider-Man gets a fresh start in this perfect-for-new-readers entry point.
Following a dramatic gut punch in Amazing Spider-Man (1999) #700, longtime villain Doctor Octopus becomes…the Superior Spider-Man! We love the direction writer Dan Slott takes in this imaginative series.
Following the death of the Ultimate Universe’s Peter Parker, a new teen wall-crawler is determined to uphold his legacy. A ‘Super Hero 101’ starring Spider-Man, Miles Morales!
A hidden gem of a series. Spider-Man struggles to balance his responsibilities as Peter Parker while web-slinging alongside guest-stars like the Avengers, X-Men and Green Goblin!