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The 25 most amazing Spider-Man covers ever

By Tim Leong Updated October 25, 2022 at 08:00 AM EDT
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The best of the web (slinger)

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From Venom's first appearance to the arrival of the Punisher, we look back at the web-slinger's most THWIP-worthy covers.

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The Amazing Spider-Man #300

Amazing Spider-Man #300Artist: Todd McFarlane, 1988
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Artist: Todd McFarlane, 1988

The repeating 300 is a striking visual with one of the best covers of Spider-Man in the black costume — which makes sense because this issue also has Venom's first full appearance.

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Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #5

Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #5Artist: Paolo Rivera, 2013
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Artist: Paolo Rivera, 2013

Claw machine + Doctor Octopus' tentacles? Genius.

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The Amazing Spider-Man #316

Amazing Spider-Man #316Artist: Todd McFarlane, 1989
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Artist: Todd McFarlane, 1989

Venom is back, and badder than ever. That blood dripping from his hand says it all.

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Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8

Marvel Super-Heroes: Secret Wars #8Mike Zeck, 1984
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Artist: Mike Zeck, 1984

The introduction of the black suit contrasted against that poppy background gets a 100.

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Amazing Fantasy #15

Amazing Fantasy #15Artist: Jack Kirby, 1962
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Artist: Jack Kirby, 1962

They couldn't have represented Spider-Man's first appearance any better. Plus, Kirby goon-face.

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The Amazing Spider-Man #39

Amazing Spider-Man #39Artist: Steve Ditko, 1966
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Artist: Steve Ditko, 1966

A visual callback to Amazing Fantasy #15, except it's Peter Parker being dragged through the air.

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The Amazing Spider-Man #129

Amazing Spider-Man #129Artist: Gil Kane, 1974
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Artist: Gil Kane, 1974

This cover is the first appearance of the Punisher — and it's completely on target.

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The Amazing Spider-Man #50

Amazing Spider-Man #50Artist: John Romita Sr., 1967
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Artist: John Romita Sr., 1967

One of the most iconic Spider-Man covers of all time. I can't tell who looks sadder — Peter or Spider-Man?

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Marvels #4

Marvels #4Artist: Alex Ross, 1994
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Artist: Alex Ross, 1994

This zoomed-in view of Spider-Man's eye is as gorgeous as it is refreshing.

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Amazing Spider-Man #33

Amazing Spider-Man #33Artist: Steve Ditko, 1966
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Artist: Steve Ditko, 1966

By just using the whites of his eyes, you can see how defeated Spidey looks. A great example of Ditko's mastery.

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The Amazing Spider-Man #578

Amazing Spider-Man #578Artist: Marcos Martin, 2009
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Artist: Marcos Martin, 2009

A hat tip to The Amazing Spider-Man #33.

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The Amazing Spider-Man #238

Amazing Spider-Man #238Artist: John Romita Jr., 1983
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Artist: John Romita Jr., 1983

Hobgoblin is ripped!

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The Amazing Spider-Man #700

Amazing Spider-Man #700Artist: Pacal Garcin, 2013
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Artist: Pacal Garcin, 2013

Pacal Garcin recreates Spider-Man's iconic eye in a collage featuring hundreds of web-slingers and other notable Marvel characters from Spidey's adventures.

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The Amazing Spider-Man #641

Amazing Spider-Man #641Artist: Paolo Rivera, 2010
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Artist: Paolo Rivera, 2010

A cover that is mostly blue telegraphs a fittingly sad story inside.

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Ultimate Spider-Man #100

Ultimate Spider-Man #100Artist: Mark Bagley, 2006
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Artist: Mark Bagley, 2006

The more Spideys, the better. And, with deft palette choices, the 100 really pops.

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The Amazing Spider-Man #131

Amazing Spider-Man #131Artist: Gil Kane, 1974
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Artist: Gil Kane, 1974

I do.

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The Amazing Spider-Man #600

Amazing Spider-Man #600Artist: Alex Ross, 2009
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Artist: Alex Ross, 2009

The only thing more ominous than this web of tentacles is the red hue blanketing the cover.

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The Spectacular Spider-Man #2

Spectacular Spider-Man #2Artist: John Romita Sr., 1968
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Artist: John Romita Sr., 1968

This painting is magic.

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The Amazing Spider-Man #665

Amazing Spider-Man #665Artist: Paolo Rivera, 2011
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Artist: Paolo Rivera, 2011

Such a simple idea with such a, ahem, marquee execution.

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The Amazing Spider-Man #70

Amazing Spider-Man #70John Romita Sr., 1969
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Artist: John Romita Sr., 1969

Follow the yellow brick wall for this standoff with the police.

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Web of Spider-Man #1

Web of Spider-Man #1Charles Vess, 1985
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Artist: Charles Vess, 1985

A rare gothic edge from the renowned fantasy painter.

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The Amazing Spider-Man #313

Amazing Spider-Man #313Artist: Todd McFarlane, 1989
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Artist: Todd McFarlane, 1989

When Kanye West said "I only like green faces," he clearly hadn't read this issue.

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Web of Spider-Man #32

Web of Spider-Man #32Artist: Mike Zeck, 1987
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Artist: Mike Zeck, 1987

The use of perspective has the tombstone towering over Spider-Man as he pulls himself up from the mud.

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Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #101

Spectacular Spider-Man #101John Byrne, 1985
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Artist: John Byrne, 1985

No color? No problem.

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Spider-Man #1

Spider-Man #1Artist: Todd McFarlane, 1990
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Artist: Todd McFarlane, 1990

Forget the fact that this cover sold millions(!) of copies. Forget that it helped launch the polybag/variant trend for speculators. Forget the fact that Todd McFarlane's work on this issue (he also wrote it) helped signal a power shift to creators that is still happening today. This cover is just cool.

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    1 of 26 The best of the web (slinger)
    2 of 26 The Amazing Spider-Man #300
    3 of 26 Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #5
    4 of 26 The Amazing Spider-Man #316
    5 of 26 Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8
    6 of 26 Amazing Fantasy #15
    7 of 26 The Amazing Spider-Man #39
    8 of 26 The Amazing Spider-Man #129
    9 of 26 The Amazing Spider-Man #50
    10 of 26 Marvels #4
    11 of 26 Amazing Spider-Man #33
    12 of 26 The Amazing Spider-Man #578
    13 of 26 The Amazing Spider-Man #238
    14 of 26 The Amazing Spider-Man #700
    15 of 26 The Amazing Spider-Man #641
    16 of 26 Ultimate Spider-Man #100
    17 of 26 The Amazing Spider-Man #131
    18 of 26 The Amazing Spider-Man #600
    19 of 26 The Spectacular Spider-Man #2
    20 of 26 The Amazing Spider-Man #665
    21 of 26 The Amazing Spider-Man #70
    22 of 26 Web of Spider-Man #1
    23 of 26 The Amazing Spider-Man #313
    24 of 26 Web of Spider-Man #32
    25 of 26 Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #101
    26 of 26 Spider-Man #1

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