Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man is rapidly approaching the landmark issue #1000. And in the countdown, after the events of Death Spiral, things are gonna change in a big way. Specifically, the publisher is teasing a new villain named Spore, and a shocking, game-changing secret from Aunt May.
First up, in Amazing Spider-Man #30, Peter’s middle school friend Brian turns into the new villain called Spore — and we “learn the answers to an earth-shattering riddle from the battle with Torment in Death Spiral!”
On the issue, writer Joe Kelly teased, “From the beginning of my run, Nick [Lowe] and I talked about a new villain that harkened back to early Amazing Spider-Man classics. Someone with science based powers, caused by a lab accident, etc. But rather than give this villain an excuse to hate Spider-Man, they would be decided anti-Peter Parker. Enter Brian Nehring, who not only has a complex childhood past with Peter, but also blames him for the accident that transforms him into Spore! Pete Woods did an amazing job on his design- creepy and modern. He’s a sick puppy… Brian, not Pete… maybe Pete.”
Then there’s Amazing Spider-Man #31, with art by Patrick Gleason. Titled “The Talk” Marvel is promising that “Peter Parker’s world is turned upside down with one of the biggest reveals in Spider-Man history.” That sounds like a lot of hype — what’s she gonna say, that she doesn’t actually like wheatcakes? — but Kelly is backing it up.
“There is so much to say about this issue,” Kelly said. “It’s heartbreaking, for one. Some of the most honest and emotional stuff we’ve done. Pat Gleason delivers a powerhouse performance and captures everything I’d hoped for. It’s also one of those times where you can honestly say ‘this changes everything.’ A family secret comes to light that rocks Peter and May to foundation of their relationship. It’s huge and has ramifications well past issue #1000. I try not to oversell these sort of moments… but this is the big one.”
Check out covers by Mark Bagley and Patrick Gleason, as well as solicit info and debut dates below:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #30 (LGY#994)
Written by JOE KELLY
Art by PETE WOODS
Cover by MARK BAGLEY
On Sale 6/3
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #31 (LGY#995)
Written by JOE KELLY
Art and Cover by PATRICK GLEASON
On Sale 6/17
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