Spider-Man has a fantastic roster of foes. Some are colourful and bombastic, such as Doctor Octopus or Mysterio. Others are more grounded and entrenched in New York City’s criminal underworld. Their efforts are usually directed towards Spidey or the city’s other street-level heroes. However, in Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War, tensions have been brewing between the criminal gangs. So much so that it’ll become a gang war. Villain against villain – with Spider-Man and his allies caught in the middle.
Find out how to read this comic book event with the Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War reading order. It orders all the issues while providing other helpful details such as background reading, tie-ins, creative teams, release dates, and more.
Happy reading!
How to read Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War
Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War is made up of 32 comics. There’s the core story told in the pages of Amazing Spider-Man, a prelude one-shot, and several tie-in issues from the perspective of other characters. That’s a lot of comics!
Luckily, you can optimise your reading experience to meet your interest and budget. The essential issues for Gang War are Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War – First Strike #1 and Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #39-44. It’s up to you if you want to read anything of the tie-ins on top of that.
You can pick the tie-ins you want to read based on the following criteria:
- You overall interest in the event
- Th scenarios that they explore
- The creators making the comic
- The characters involved
It’s also worth noting that issues that are referred to as “Gang War: First Strike” are preludes.
Background reading
Looking to do some background reading before Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War? Here are a few comics that I recommend.
Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #31
Written by Zeb Wells, Dan Slott, Kaare Andrews, Celeste Bronfman, Steve Foxe, Albert Monteys, and Cale Atkinson. Art by John Romita Jr, Emilio Laiso, Ze Carlos, David Lopez, Mark Bagley, Alba Glez, Eric Koda, Paco Medina, Albert Monteys, Cale Atkinson, and Patrick Gleason.
Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #31 features the events which begin to cause tension between the various gangs and organisations of the criminal underworld. The issue includes the first appearance of Jackpot.
Chip Zdarsky’s Daredevil run
Written by Chip Zdarksy. Art by various.
Check out Chip Zdarsky’s Daredevil run if you want to know more about Elektra’s status quo as Daredevil.
Devil’s Reign
Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Marco Checchetto.
Check out this 2021-2022 comic book event if you want to know how Luke Cage became mayor of New York City.
Spider-Man: End of the Spider-Verse
Written by Dan Slott. Art by Mark Bagely.
Want to know about Spider-Man’s new sidekick, Spider-Boy. You can find out more about him in End of the Spider-Verse storyline. This was followed up by a Spider-Boy miniseries.
Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War reading order
Take a look below at the recommended reading order for the Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War. You’ll also find creative teams and release dates to make reading even easier.
Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #37 (Gang War: First Strike prelude)
Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Ed McGuinness.
On sale 8th November.
Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #38 (Gang War: First Strike prelude)
Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Ed McGuinness.
On sale 22nd November.
Note: Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #37-38 show signs of Gang War building.
Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War – First Strike #1 (Gang War: First Strike prelude)
Written by Zeb Wells and Cody Ziglar. Art by Joey Vasquez.
On sale 29th November.
Note: Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War – First Strike #1 is a prelude to the main story and shows what incites the criminal gang war. It will get you up to speed with everything you need to know too.
Luke Cage: Gang War #1 (of 4) (Gang War: First Strike prelude)
Written Rodney Barnes. Art by Ramon F. Bachs.
On sale 29th November.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022 series) #12 (Gang War: First Strike prelude)
Written Cody Ziglar. Art by Partha Pratim.
On sale 29th November.
Note: Luke Cage: Gang War #1 and Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022 series) #12 are preludes to Gang War.
Spider-Woman (2023 series) #1 (Gang War: First Strike prelude)
Written Steve Foxe. Art by Carola Borelli.
On sale 29th November.
Note: Spider-Woman (2023 series) #1 is also a prelude to Gang War but also acts as the first issue in a new ongoing series.
Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #39 (Part 1)
Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr.
On sale 6th December.
Luke Cage: Gang War #2 (of 4) (Tie-in)
Written Rodney Barnes. Art by Ramon F. Bachs.
On sale 13th December.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022 series) #13 (Tie-in)
Written Cody Ziglar. Art by Federico Vicentini.
On sale 13th December.
Daredevil: Gang War #1 (of 4) (Tie-in)
Written by Erica Schultz. Art by Sergio Dávila.
On sale 13th December.
Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #40 (Part 2)
Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr.
On sale 20th December.
Spider-Woman (2023 series) #2 (Tie-in)
Written Steve Foxe. Art by Carola Borelli.
On sale 27th December.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022 series) #14 (Tie-in)
Written Cody Ziglar. Art by Federico Vicentini.
On sale 27th December.
Deadly Hands of Kung Fu: Gang War #1 (of 3) (Tie-in)
Written by Greg Pak. Art by Caio Majado.
On sale 27th December.
Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #41 (Part 3)
Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr.
On sale 3rd January.
Luke Cage: Gang War #3 (of 4) (Tie-in)
Written Rodney Barnes. Art by Ramon F. Bachs.
On sale 10th January.
Daredevil: Gang War #2 (of 4) (Tie-in)
Written by Erica Schultz. Art by Sergio Dávila.
On sale 10th January.
Spider-Man Unlimited #19 Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comic (Tie-in)
Written by Preeti Chhibber. Art by E.J. Su.
Available in January.
Note: Spider-Man Unlimited #19 Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comic is a vertical-scrolling comic that can only be read on Marvel Unlimited. This issue focuses on Spidey’s sidekick, Spider-Boy.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022 series) #15 (Tie-in)
Written Cody Ziglar. Art by Federico Vicentini.
On sale 10th January.
Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #42 (Part 4)
Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr.
On sale 17th January.
Jackpot #1 (Tie-in)
Written by Celeste Bronfman. Art by Joey Vazquez.
On sale 17th January.
Spider-Woman (2023 series) #3 (Tie-in)
Written Steve Foxe. Art by Carola Borelli.
On sale 24th January.
Deadly Hands of Kung Fu: Gang War #2 (of 3) (Tie-in)
Written by Greg Pak. Art by Caio Majado.
On sale 31st January.
Daredevil: Gang War #3 (of 4) (Tie-in)
Written by Erica Schultz. Art by Sergio Dávila.
On sale 7th February.
Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #43 (Part 5)
Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr.
On sale 14th February.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022 series) #16 (Tie-in)
Written Cody Ziglar. Art by Federico Vicentini.
On sale 14th February.
Deadly Hands of Kung Fu: Gang War #3 (of 3) (Tie-in)
Written by Greg Pak. Art by Caio Majado.
On sale 14th February.
Luke Cage: Gang War #4 (of 4) (Tie-in)
Written Rodney Barnes. Art by Ramon F. Bachs.
On sale 21st February.
Spider-Woman (2023 series) #4 (Tie-in)
Written Steve Foxe. Art by Carola Borelli.
On sale 21st February.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022 series) #17 (Tie-in)
Written Cody Ziglar. Art by Federico Vicentini.
On sale 28th February.
Daredevil: Gang War #4 (of 4) (Tie-in)
Written by Erica Schultz. Art by Sergio Dávila.
On sale 6th March.
Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #44 (Final part)
Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr.
On sale 28th February.
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After Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War
What comes after Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War? Here are a few issues that come to mind. This section will get updated when more details are revealed.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #17
Written by Cody Ziglar. Art by Partha Pratim.
On sale 28th February.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #17 is a Gang War Fallout issue, focusing on Miles Morales after the event. Miles needs a rest but one of his most dangerous villains is out to get him. It will help set up issue #300 (based on legacy numbering).
Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #45
Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Carmen Carnero.
On sale 13th March.
While peter Parker was fighting the Gang War, other parts of his life kept on moving. He’ll feel the consequences of that in Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #45.
Web of Spider-Man (2024 one-shot) #1
Written by Zeb Wells, Cody Ziglar, Steve Foxe, Alex Segura, and Greg Weisman. Art by John Romita Jr, Ed McGuinness, Greg Land, and others.
Gang War might’ve just concluded but Marvel is already teasing big new stories. Web of Spider-Man #1 is a one-shot that teases upcoming Spider-Man (plus other members of the Spider-Family) that you’ll be reading in 2024 and into 2025.
Spider-Woman (2023 series) #5
Written by Steve Foxe. Art by Carola Borelli.
On sale 20th March.
The current Spider-Woman series continues with issue #5.
Jackpot and Black Cat #1-4
Written by Celeste Bronfman. Art by Emilo Laiso.
Check out the Jackpot and Black Cat limited series if you want to read more of Mary Jane as Jackpot.
Collected editions
No collected editions have been officially announced by Marvel yet. However, some sleuthing on Amazon has surfaced the following collections. These will be available in May 2024.
Amazing Spider-Man by Zeb Wells Volume 9: Gang War
Collects: Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War First Strike #1 and Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #39-44
Luke Cage: Gang War
Collects: Luke Cage: Gang War #1-4
Spider-Woman by Steve Foxe Volume 1: Gang War
Collects: Spider-Woman (2023 series) #1-5 and material from Amazing Spider-Man (2022 series) #31
Daredevil: Gang War
Collects: Daredevil: Gang War #1-4
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Thanks a lot sir!!.I love the way how you include each and every issue connected to a story making us new readers comfortable.keep it up.