Marvel Axes Amazing Spider-Man #1000 Cover After Fan Backlash

Marvel just pulled a major variant cover for the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man #1000, and honestly? Good. The John Romita Jr. and Paolo Rivera piece, meant to show Spider-Man battling G-forces, instead looked like the wall-crawler was shrugging off his own milestone issue. Social media went wild with mockery, and Marvel’s editorial team clearly heard the noise. Retailers won't be able to order it, despite its initial inclusion in the catalogue.

In its place comes a fresh cover from Pepe Larraz, a much-needed save. This news also coincides with John Romita Jr.’s departure from Amazing Spider-Man after issue #1000, as he shifts focus to new projects, including some with Mark Millar's burgeoning company.

Amazing Spider-Man #1000 is still packed with talent. Iconic creators like Frank Miller and Peach Momoko are teaming up for a story featuring Spider-Man against the Hand. Dan Slott and Marcos Martin revisit Uncle Ben's tragic death. Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen pit Spidey and the Avengers against classic foes. Joe Kelly and Pepe Larraz also contribute a main story, reportedly inspired by the famous subway scene from Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2, now featuring a new villain, Ravage. This issue is a huge deal, celebrating a legendary run, and it needed its covers to reflect that weight.