The Astonishing Spider-Man is 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.
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. 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.
Publication history With Panini Comics having obtained the licence to reprint Marvel comics internationally, Astonishing Spider-Man began publication in November 1995. 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. 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) "Spider-Verse" "Secret Wars"
Volume 6 (2016–2018) Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 4 Spider-Man/Deadpool Vol. 1 Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows Vol. 2 Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1 The Amazing Spider-Man: Family Business Original Graphic Novel Spider-Man Vol. 2 (Miles Morales) Spider-Gwen Vol. 2 Prowler Vol. 2 Clone Conspiracy Vol. 1/Omega Free Comic Book Day 2017 Captain America Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man Spidey Vol. 1 Spider-Man & The X-Men Vol. 1 Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 #148 - #152 was also published.
Volume 7 (2018–2020) Issue 1: 100-PAGE-SPECIAL! Amazing Spider-Man #789 Venom Vol. 3 #1 Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #13 - #15 Release: 10 May 2018
Issue 2: Amazing Spider-Man #790 Venom Vol. 3 #2 - #3 Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #15 Release: 24 May 2018
Issue 3: Amazing Spider-Man #791 Venom Vol. 3 #4 - #6 Release: 7 June 2018
Issue 4: Spider-Men II #1 Venom Vol. 3 #6 Venom #150 - #151 Release: 21 June 2018
Issue 5: Spider-Men II #2 Venom #152 - #153, #150 Release: 5 July 2018
Issue 6: Spider-Men II #3 Venom #153 - #154, #150 Release: 19 July 2018
See also The Amazing Spider-Man List of Spider-Man titles Spider-Man Panini Comics
References
External links Panini's Astonishing Spider-Man mini site Panini Comic's home page Grand Comics Database