Spider-Man’s Greatest Storylines

Spider-Man’s Greatest Storylines

Here are some of Spider-Man’s greatest comic book storylines that deserve recognition.

The Night Gwen Stacy Died (1973)

The Night Gwen Stacy Died (1973)

Perhaps the most pivotal Spider-Man story ever told, “The Night Gwen Stacy Died” fundamentally changed the superhero  comic landscape.

If This Be My Destiny – The Master Planner Saga (1966)

If This Be My Destiny – The Master Planner Saga (1966)

This early storyline by Spider-Man’s co-creators represents the character at the peak of Lee and Ditko’s creative powers.

Kraven’s Last Hunt (1987)

Kraven’s Last Hunt (1987)

Often considered one of the darkest and most psychologically complex Spider-Man stories ever written, “Kraven’s Last Hunt” presents a six-part masterpiece .

The Alien Costume Saga / Origin of Venom (1984–1988)

The Alien Costume Saga / Origin of Venom (1984–1988)

After the events of Secret Wars, Spider-Man returns to Earth with a new black costume.

The Clone Saga (1994–1997)

The Clone Saga (1994–1997)

This extended storyline consumed all regular Spider-Man series between 1994 and 1997 and reignited one of the earliest Spider-Man mysteries.

Civil War: Spider-Man’s Crisis (2006–2007)

Civil War: Spider-Man’s Crisis (2006–2007)

Spider-Man finds himself caught in the ideological conflict between Captain America and Iron Man.

Spider-Verse (2014)

Spider-Verse (2014)

This epic multiverse event brings together multiple versions of Spider-Man from across the Marvel multiverse to face the Inheritors .

Ultimate Spider-Man (2000–2011)

Ultimate Spider-Man (2000–2011)

A completely reimagined Spider-Man for the Ultimate Marvel universe, this series modernizes Peter Parker’s origin and story for a contemporary audience.

Superior Spider-Man (2013–2014)

Superior Spider-Man (2013–2014)

In one of Marvel’s boldest storytelling decisions, Peter Parker’s consciousness is replaced by Doctor Octopus in a body-swap orchestrated.

Spider-Man: Blue (2002–2003)

Spider-Man: Blue (2002–2003)

This six-issue miniseries, illustrated by the legendary team behind The Long Halloween, tells the story of Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy’s romance .