Amazing Spider-Man #1000 Is Coming... But Will There Be 1,000 Variant Covers?
September 16, 2026 marks a milestone few comic books ever reach. Amazing Spider-Man #1000 swings into comic shops with 104 pages of stories from some of Spider-Man's biggest creators, a $9.99 cover price, and enough variant covers to make collectors start checking their bank accounts.
At least... it feels like there might be 1,000 covers.
Okay, maybe not literally. But every time Marvel announces another Amazing Spider-Man #1000 variant, another artist seems to join the party.
Among the artists contributing covers are Pepe Larraz, John Romita Jr., Paolo Rivera, Alex Ross, Mark Bagley, Stuart Immonen, Marcos Martin, Patrick Gleason, Humberto Ramos, Erik Larsen, MR Garcin, Julian Totino Tedesco, and several others. Chances are we'll see even more before release.
If you're a completionist...
...good luck.
Is It Really Amazing Spider-Man #1000?
Here's where things get a little funny.
Marvel is celebrating Amazing Spider-Man #1000, but if you've been reading the current series, you're actually looking for Amazing Spider-Man #36.
Confused?
You're not alone.
Marvel has relaunched Amazing Spider-Man so many times over the years that keeping track of the volume numbers has become a full-time job. This issue reaches #1000 only because Marvel is using its "Legacy Numbering," adding together all previous volumes.
It would feel like an even bigger accomplishment if Amazing Spider-Man Volume 1 had simply never ended.
Then again...
Does anyone even know what volume we're on anymore?
Spider-Man first appeared in 1962, making Peter Parker about 64 years old in comic book years.
Marvel promises this issue will "change Peter Parker's life forever."
Maybe he finally qualifies for the senior discount at Applebee's.
Those ribs really are life-changing.
What Happens in Amazing Spider-Man #1000?
The oversized anniversary issue serves two purposes.
First, it's the next major chapter in Joe Kelly's current Amazing Spider-Man run, introducing a mysterious new villain named Ravage, whose powers reportedly force Peter Parker to question his entire legacy.
Second, the issue includes multiple anniversary stories from legendary Spider-Man creators spanning decades of Spider-history.
Confirmed creators include:
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Joe Kelly
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Dan Slott
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Brian Michael Bendis
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Frank Miller
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J.M. DeMatteis
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Noah Hawley
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Larry Lieber
with artwork by creators including:
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Pepe Larraz
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Patrick Gleason
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Peach Momoko
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Marcos Martin
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Stuart Immonen
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Humberto Ramos
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John Romita Jr.
Marvel says additional creators and story details are still to come.
The Cover Controversy
Not every announcement surrounding Amazing Spider-Man #1000 has been celebrated.
When Marvel first revealed John Romita Jr.'s primary cover, social media wasted no time expressing... opinions.
Lots of opinions.
The artwork quickly became the subject of memes, criticism, and heated debates across comic book communities.
Marvel responded in an unusual way.
Rather than replacing Romita Jr.'s artwork outright, Marvel announced that Pepe Larraz's cover would become a new Co-Cover A, meaning comic shops can order either version as a primary cover. Romita Jr.'s artwork remains available instead of disappearing completely.
It's a compromise we don't see very often from Marvel, and one that shows just how much discussion this cover generated online.
Cash Grab... or Collector's Dream?
Let's be honest.
This issue is going to have a massive print run.
Marvel knows Amazing Spider-Man #1000 is an event, and retailers are already preparing for what will likely be one of the biggest comic releases of 2026.
Some collectors love milestone issues like this.
Others roll their eyes every time another variant cover gets announced.
Where do you fall?
Do you love the covers?
Which one is your favorite?
Does this feel like a giant cash grab, or are you genuinely excited for Amazing Spider-Man #1000?
And perhaps the biggest question of all...
Are you actually going to try collecting every variant?
Important Information
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Release Date: September 16, 2026
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Final Order Cutoff (FOC): July 13, 2026
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Retail Price: $9.99
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Page Count: 104 pages
Where to Buy Amazing Spider-Man #1000
Looking to pre-order Amazing Spider-Man #1000 at a discount?
Check out these comic retailers before Final Order Cutoff: