The Spider-Verse Saga has been one of the most popular Spider-Man stories of the past decade. Starting in 2014 with Spider-Verse, it saw Peter Parker teaming up with dozens of alternate universe versions of Spider-Man to save the Web of Life from Morlun and the Inheritors. Since then, there’s been a sequel event, and elements of it inspired the incredibly popular Into The Spider-Verse animated film.
Now it’s time for the saga’s third instalment, the ominously sounding End of the Spider-Verse. Morlun is back, but this time he has company in the monstrous Shathra. Peter Parker will need to get the Spider-Army back together to save the day again!
Don’t miss out on the spider-action with the End of the Spider-Verse reading order. It lists the issues you need to read, plus it has background reading, annotations, release dates, and heaps more.
Soon you’ll be swinging into this huge comic book story with ease.
Table of contents
- Do I need to know what is going on in Amazing Spider-Man?
- Background reading
- Where can I find End of the Spider-Verse comics?
- Edge of Spider-Verse
- End Of The Spider-Verse reading order
Do I need to know what is going on in Amazing Spider-Man?
While the original Spider-Verse was serialised in Amazing Spider-Man, End of the Spider-Verse will be running in the adjectiveless Spider-Man series instead. This series will run parallel to Amazing Spider-Man and acknowledges plot elements happening in that series, such as Spidey’s new costume and a sub-plot involving Norman Osborn.
However, don’t worry too much if you haven’t been reading Amazing Spider-Man. Most of these elements will be superficial and shouldn’t get in the way of the End of the Spider-Verse story the creative team is trying to tell.
Background reading
Want to do some background reading before jumping into End of the Spider-Verse? Take a look below at some reading suggestions that will give you context on the characters and
Amazing Spider-Man (1999 series) #30-35
Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art by John Romita Jr.
Want to know more about Morlun? These issues are the first appearance of the character and will give you a sense of what he’s all about.
These issues can be found in Amazing Spider-Man by J. Michael Straczynski Omnibus Volume 1 or Amazing Spider-Man by J.M.S. Ultimate Collection Book One.
Amazing Spider-Man (1999 series) #46-48
Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art by John Romita Jr.
Sathra, the spider-wasp, is the other major antagonist of End of the Spider-Verse. These issues introduce readers to the character and what they’re all about. Alternatively, Marvel has put together an extensive summary on Sathra if you haven’t got the time to go back to these comics.
These issues can be found in Amazing Spider-Man by J. Michael Straczynski Omnibus Volume 1 or Amazing Spider-Man by J.M.S. Ultimate Collection Book Two.
Spider-Verse
Written and art by various.
Spider-Verse was a very popular comic book event from 2014 that kicked off the whole Spider-Verse Saga. It introduced the idea of a legion of different Spider-People coming together and introduced many fan favourite characters.
Check out our Spider-Verse reading order to find out how to read it.
Spider-Geddon
Written and art by various.
Spider-Geddon is the follow-up to Spider-Verse and the next step in the Spider-Verse saga.
Find out how to read it in the Spider-Geddon reading order.
Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #1-8
Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr.
As discussed previously, End of the Spider-Verse will acknowledge plot elements that are currently running in Amazing Spider-Man. Read issues #1-8 if you want to get acquainted with them.
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Where can I find End of the Spider-Verse comics?
The comics involved in End of the Spider-Verse can be found at all good comic book shops, online retailers, eBay, and on Amazon/Kindle.
Edge of Spider-Verse
To build up to End of the Spider-Verse, Marvel Comics has released a prelude miniseries called Edge of Spider-Verse. These introduce new alternate universe Spider-Mans and other Spider-People who will be featured in the End of the Spider-Verse and build excitement for it. It will also begin to build up the antagonist for the upcoming event.
These are worth checking out if you’re looking for fun stories and the possibility of discovering the next big character find of 2022. It worked in 2014 when the original Edge of Spider-Verse miniseries introduced Spider-Gwen and Peni Parker to readers.
Edge of Spider-Verse (2022 series) #1 (of 5)
Written by Dan Slott, Alex Segura, and Karla Pacheco. Art by Caio Majado, Martin Coccolo, Pere Perez.
Edge of Spider-Verse #1 features Spider-Man Noir, Arana, and Spider-Rex.
Edge of Spider-Verse (2022 series) #2 (of 5)
Written by Dan Slott, Mallory Rosenthal, Chris Giarrusso, and Ramzee. Art by Paco Medina, Chris Giarrusso, Ig Guara, and Ruairi Coleman.
Edge of Spider-Verse #2 features Spider-Gwen, a new Spider-UK, and Mini-Spidey.
Edge of Spider-Verse (2022 series) #3 (of 5)
Written by Dan Slott, Zack Davisson, Sanshiro Kasama, and Nikesh Shukla. Art by Mark Bagley, Paco Medina, Gerardo Sandoval, Sumeyye Kesgin, David Baldeon, Hikaru Uesugi, and Abhishek Malsumy.
Edge of Spider-Verse #3 features Spider-Man India, Night-Spider, and Sakura Spider.
Edge of Spider-Verse (2022 series) #4 (of 5)
Written by Dan Slott, David Hein, Irene Sankoff, and Tee Franklin. Art by Nathan Stockman, Will Robson, and Josemaria Casanovas.
Edge of Spider-Verse #4 features Peter Porker, Spider-Ham; Spider-Mobile; Sin-Spider; and Spinstress.
Edge of Spider-Verse (2022 series) #5 (of 5)
Written by Dan Slott, Steve Foxe, Phile Lord and Christopher Miller. Art by Bob McLeod and more.
Edge of Spider-Verse #5 features Web-Weaver, Hunter-Spider, and Syllie Spider.
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End Of The Spider-Verse reading order
Take a look below at a recommended reading order for End of Spider-Verse. This has all the issues you need to read and the best order for them.
Spider-Man (2022 series) #1
Written by Dan Slott. Art Mark Bagley.
Available 5h October.
Spider-Man (2022 series) #2
Written by Dan Slott. Art Mark Bagley.
Available 9th November.
Spider-Man (2022 series) #3
Written by Dan Slott. Art Mark Bagley.
Available December.
End of Spider-Verse is still being published. More issues will be added over the coming months as they’re announced.
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