Amazing Spider-Man # 1 Chiarello Foil Variant 6/25 CGC 9.8 4679671015

Amazing Spider-Man # 1 is the debut issue of the current 2025 Marvel Comics series, released on April 9, 2025. It features Peter Parker's struggle with unemployment and a new mystery involving the Rhino and the Hobgoblin, marking a "fresh start" for the character. 

• Plot Overview: The story begins with an unemployed Peter Parker on a job interview at Rand Enterprises, which is interrupted by a rampaging Rhino. After Spider-Man stops the Rhino, the villain suffers a heart attack, leading Peter to suspect a sinister plot to "weaponize" his classic foes. The issue sets up a new era with a return to classic storytelling elements, and a backup story introduces the new villain "Hellgate".
• Key Characters: The main story features Peter Parker (Spider-Man), the Rhino, and the apparent mastermind Roderick Kingsley (Hobgoblin). A backup story also checks in on a "Goblin-free" Norman Osborn.
• Creative Team: The main story is written by Joe Kelly and drawn by superstar artist Pepe Larraz. The backup story is drawn by the legendary John Romita Jr..
• Publication Date: The issue was released on April 9, 2025, with a second print variant released later on May 21, 2025. 

Reviewers have praised the issue for its strong creative team and classic approach, though some found the reliance on familiar tropes a bit repetitive. 

• Artistic Quality: The artwork by Pepe Larraz is a significant highlight, described as dynamic, kinetic, and "phenomenal," capturing both action and character moments with energy and detail.
• Accessible Storytelling: The issue is considered a good entry point for new or returning readers, effectively re-establishing Peter's character and personal struggles.
• Improved Writing: Joe Kelly's script has been viewed as a significant improvement over the previous run, offering an engaging mystery and a solid foundation for the new series.

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