Nothing tells Spider-Man’s origin story better than seeing Peter Parker return to high school, and that’s exactly what this new comic and animated series is about. Christ Gage and Eric Gapst That’s it. Your Friend Neighborhood Spider-Man is a limited 5-issue comic that coincides with the upcoming Disney+ animated series that will explore Peter and, more importantly: the hero’s first few years as Spider-Man. A story of friends and villains.
“I’ve had the privilege of writing many of Spider-Man’s adventures in comics and Insomniac video games, but one thing I’ve never had the opportunity to do is retell his earliest exploits,” Gage said in an article. Wei’s statement. “The exciting part about this book is it’s a fresh take on those formative years. While this is definitely the Peter Parker, the Spider-Man we know and love, he’s joined by a new cast of supporting characters – including ones you may have seen in Meet Nicomin in Escape – and some surprising twists!”
You can check out the preview page and read the official Marvel press release below.
Before Marvel Animation’s Neighborhood Spider-Man is coming to Disney+, fans can read a special prequel comic series written by Marvel superstar Christos Gage and drawn by rising artist Eric Gapst Learn about these new Spider-Man stories. Set in Peter Parker’s early days, the five-issue limited series introduces a young Peter Parker, his supporting cast, and some of Spider-Man’s legendary villains. Today, fans can check out all four stunning covers and get a sneak peek of the exciting adventure through never-before-seen interior artwork. A new preview shows Peter testing out his new powers and entering his first superhero battle!
The prequel to the new animated series!
In Marvel Animation’s Neighborhood Spider-Man, Peter Parker is becoming a hero, and his journey is unlike anything we’ve seen before, in a style that reflects the character’s earliest comic book roots. In this new comic series, you can take his first steps with him as he discovers his powers, decides to become a hero, and even picks out his name and costume! Now, Peter must spend his entire new life as a rookie crime-fighting vigilante…and if you think you know where this story is going, you’re in for a surprise!
“I’ve had the privilege of writing many of Spider-Man’s adventures in comics and Insomniac video games, but one thing I’ve never had the opportunity to do is retell his earliest exploits,” Gage said. “The exciting part about this book is it’s a fresh take on those formative years. While this is definitely the Peter Parker, the Spider-Man we know and love, he’s joined by a new cast of supporting characters – including ones you may have seen in Meet Nicomin in Escape – and some surprising twists!”
Check out the new artwork and all four covers, including artwork by Leonardo Romero, Natacha Bustos and InHyuk Lee, as well as special animated variant covers. Pre-order the issue now at your local comic shop and enter the world of Neighborhood Spider-Man on December 11th!
Your Friendly Neighbor Spider-Man #1 (of 5) – 75960621029900111
Written by Christopher Gage
ARTWORK BY EPIC GAPSTUR
COLOR BY JIM CAMPBELL
Cover by Leonardo Romero
VARIANT COVER OF NATACHA BUSTOS– 75960621029900116
Variant cover by INHYUK LEE– 75960621029900131
Animated variant cover – 75960621029900121
On sale on 12/11
