Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is swinging onto Disney+ on January 29, the latest animated series from Marvel. The show focuses on Peter Parker’s early days as a hero a la the MCU — with a twist. What if, instead of Iron Man, he had Norman Osborn as his mentor? It’s an exciting direction, but only one of many takes on the character’s high school years. With that in mind, if you’re intrigued by teen Spidey, we’ve got a bunch of suggestions on what to read next.
Many Spidey fans have grown up with the character throughout movies, books, and cartoons. That’s one of the reasons he is so beloved. His school days are integral to his origin and also shaped readers who loved the character at the time. Thus, we’ve picked five must-read teenage Spider-Man stories for you!
In addition to the currently running Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man tie-in comic being published by Marvel, read on for our picks! And get prepped for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, premiering in a few short days.
1. Amazing Fantasy #15/The Amazing Spider-Man (1962)

Writer: Stan Lee
Artist: Steve Ditko
The classics are timeless for a reason, and The Amazing Spider-Man is one of the best. The pacing feels different from what we see today, but the story is still sharp and well-thought-out. Moreover, you get to see Peter Parker’s first interactions with iconic villains like Lizard and Dr. Octopus, and heroes like the Fantastic Four.
2. Ultimate Spider-Man (2000)

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Artist: Mark Bagley
The original Ultimate Spider-Man run re-envisions the character and his entire world, perfectly mixing homages with new concepts. The humor is on point, and every character is incredibly compelling. There are so many amazing (no pun intended) moments that it’d be hard to list them all. it’s no surprise tons of fans regard it as Spider-Man’s best run.
3. Spidey (2015)

Writer: Robbie Thompson
Artist: Nick Bradshaw
If you love Peter and Gwen Stacy’s relationship, you’ll be glad to know that’s Spidey‘s focus. In an alternate universe, villains aren’t the only ones kicking Peter’s butt — history class might be a bigger threat. So he gets Gwen, his crush, as a tutor.
4. Untold Tales Of Spider-Man (1995)

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Artist: Pat Olliffe
Kurt Busiek goes back to Spider-Man’s early days and creates one of the best and most accessible stories about the character. He fully understands Peter’s personality and struggles, so you can see how the hero comes into his own, becoming more skillful and confident.
5. Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022)

Writer: Cody Ziglar
Artist: Federico Vicentini
Miles is one of the best recent additions to the comic book world, but sometimes his stories seem constrained. That’s where Cody Ziglar’s run shines — he knows that and crafts new elements for the hero, meaningfully expanding his world. Spider-Man gets new villains, a better-developed supporting cast, and more reflections on Mile’s dual life. But above all, it’s incredibly fun!
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