Marvel Knights Spider-Man (2004)
reading order guide
Story by Mark Millar
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Why should you
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In this darker, grittier series, Peter Parker faces a relentless wave of enemies while confronting his past mistakes and the fractured relationships that come with being Spider-Man. Mark Millar’s Marvel Knights Spider-Man explores a more grounded, mature take on the character.
Marvel Knights Spider-Man (2004) Reading Order Guide
Complete List of Issues with Unlimited Reading Links
| Comics | Unlimited links |
|---|---|
| Marvel Knights Spider-Man (2004) #1-12 | Read on Marvel's Site |
Comments & Additional Info
Marvel Knights was a series of comics that not only focused on Spider-Man but also featured other superheroes (like Daredevil, the Punisher, Black Widow, and the like) that started in the late 1990s, with the goal of making the stories more grounded and realistic. This was Marvel's attempt to save itself after the mess of convoluted storylines in the 1990s, a time when the company prioritized quantity over quality. The imprint was a massive success, and it's easy to see why—in my opinion, Mark Millar is a remarkable and very skilled writer. (Though Mark Millar's Civil War may be a bit controversial.) So if you're looking for a grittier, more realistic take on Spider-Man, this series is definitely for you.