The Amazing Spider-Man (1987)
reading order guide
Story by David Michelinie
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Classic
Why should you
read it
David Michelinie's run features Peter and Mary Jane’s marriage as they juggle their lives, with Peter as Spider-Man and Mary Jane as a model. This run also marks the first appearances of Venom and Carnage, bringing two of Spider-Man's deadliest foes into the fray!
The Amazing Spider-Man (1987) Reading Order Guide
Complete List of Issues with Unlimited Reading Links
| Comics | Unlimited links |
|---|---|
| Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #290-292 | Read on Marvel's Site |
| Amazing Spider-Man (1963) Annual #21 | Read on Marvel's Site |
| Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #296-377 | Read on Marvel's Site |
| Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #381-388 | Read on Marvel's Site |
Comments & Additional Info
David Michelinie is a major figure in Spider-Man’s history, best known for strengthening Peter and Mary Jane’s bond after she accepted his marriage proposal. His run is undeniably long, but it’s worth it for the heartfelt depiction of their unconditional love and the many adventures they shared as husband and wife.
You might notice that I’ve skipped some issues between Amazing Spider-Man #290 and #388. That’s because some of them are part of interconnected storylines spanning across Spectacular Spider-Man and Web of Spider-Man, the other two ongoing Spider-Man series at the time. The major stories included in this run that I removed are Kraven’s Last Hunt (Amazing Spider-Man #293-294), Life in the Mad Dog Ward (Amazing Spider-Man #295), and Maximum Carnage (Amazing Spider-Man #378-380).
You might notice that I’ve skipped some issues between Amazing Spider-Man #290 and #388. That’s because some of them are part of interconnected storylines spanning across Spectacular Spider-Man and Web of Spider-Man, the other two ongoing Spider-Man series at the time. The major stories included in this run that I removed are Kraven’s Last Hunt (Amazing Spider-Man #293-294), Life in the Mad Dog Ward (Amazing Spider-Man #295), and Maximum Carnage (Amazing Spider-Man #378-380).