Marvel Comics has revealed Amazing Spider-Man #1 isn’t just a renumbering, but the first issue featuring new Spider-Man villain Hellgate. The character is a “mysterious adversary hell-bent on Spidey’s destruction,” with unclear motives but formidable in strength. The first issue drops into comic shops on April 9th.
The character was briefly teased in last month’s Amazing Spider-Man #65 by Joe Kelly and Cafu, which you can see below.
Check out a sneak peek of the character thanks to John Romita Jr.’s pencils.
New York, NY— January 27, 2025 — The most iconic rogues gallery in pop culture is getting a new member! This April, Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz, and John Romita Jr.’s new run of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN introduces HELLGATE, a mysterious adversary hell bent on Spidey’s destruction! Bursting on the scene with a singular purpose to humble the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man like no one else has, HELLGATE’s motives may be unclear, but his formidable strength will be immediately evident! Today, fans can see HELLGATE in full for the first time in a sneak peek at John Romita Jr.’s artwork from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 along with his original design.
Representing Spider-Man’s greatest challenge in the new era, HELLGATE will force Spider-Man to endure some of his most brutal battles ever and will significantly impact the course of Peter Parker’s life—both in and out of the suit! First briefly teased in last month’s Amazing Spider-Man #65 by Joe Kelly and Cafu, readers can expect reveals behind Hellgate’s origin, identity, and mission throughout the upcoming run’s first year.
Check out the art and preorder AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 – 75960621001500111
Written by JOE KELLY
Art by PEPE LARRAZ & JOHN ROMITA JR.
Wraparound Cover by PEPE LARRAZ
On Sale 4/9
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