Astonishing Spider-Man

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The Astonishing Spider-Man
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The Astonishing Spider-Man volume 3 #1, published by Panini Comics in 2009
Publication information
Publisher Panini Comics and Marvel UK
ScheduleFortnightly
Genre Superhero
Publication dateVolume 1: November 1995 - April 2007
Volume 2: April 2007 – December 2009
Volume 3: December 2009 - September 2013
Volume 4: October 2013 - January 2015
Volume 5: January 2015 - July 2016
Volume 6: August 2016 - May 2018
Volume 7: May 2018 - April 2020
Editor(s)Brady Webb

The Astonishing Spider-Man was a comic book series published fortnightly in the United Kingdom by Panini Comics as part of Marvel UK's 'Collectors Edition' line. It reprinted selected Spider-Man stories and material from the American comic books. [1]

Contents

Format

The current format is 76 pages, with three stories being printed every issue. Whilst it usually prints more modern story lines, ‘classic' tales are also used as back-up strips. [2] The inside front cover of the comic contains a message from the editor as well as a ‘Story So Far’ section to allow lapsed readers to catch up. At the back of the comic is a letter’s page (Web-Mail) whereby readers can write in and give their views and opinions on the stories. The letters page also previously included short comic strips entitled ‘Mini-Marvels’, initially reprints of Chris Giarrusso's & Lew Stringer’s work. A subscription is also available. [3]

Publication history

With Panini Comics having obtained the licence to reprint Marvel comics internationally, Astonishing Spider-Man began publication in November 1995. [4] 150 issues were published in the first volume before the title was re-launched in 2007 to mark its change from a four-weekly publishing schedule to a two-weekly one. [5] Volume 2 ran for two years before it was re-launched again in December 2009 to mark the start of the "Brand New Day" storyline. Volume 4 launched in October 2013 as the Superior Spider-Man run of stories began in the title. Volume 7 is ongoing.

Printed material

Volume 5 (2014–2016)

Volume 6 (2016–2018)

Volume 7 (2018–2020)

Issue 1: 100-PAGE-SPECIAL!

Issue 2:

Issue 3:

Issue 4:

Issue 5:

Issue 6:

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