The Spectacular Spider-Men # 1 2024 NM-

The Spectacular Spider-Men #1, published in March 2024, marks the launch of a new ongoing team-up series featuring both Peter Parker and Miles Morales. This series focuses on the two web-slingers forming a closer bond, both as superheroes and as civilian friends. 

Plot Summary

The issue, titled "Regulars," establishes a new dynamic for the duo: 

• The Weekly Meetup: Peter and Miles decide to hang out once a week at the Coffee Bean on the Empire State University (ESU) campus to "bro it up," share quips, and compare notes on being Spider-Man.
• Arachnobatics: The story uses a "Then" and "Now" narrative structure, intercutting their coffee shop meetings with an intense present-day battle against a "hulked-out" Jackal.
• Mysteries at ESU: The duo uncovers a dark conspiracy at the university involving the legacy of the original Jackal (Miles Warren) and a mysterious new enterprise known as the Arcadium.
• Legacy Characters: The issue reintroduces several classic supporting characters in a modern context, including Kenny Kong and Sha Shan Nguyen. 

Creative Team

The series is notable for bringing together high-profile creators associated with Spider-Man's history: 

• Writer: Greg Weisman, the acclaimed creator and showrunner of the fan-favorite The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.
• Artist: Humberto Ramos, a "Spider-Legend" known for his long and distinctive runs on Amazing Spider-Man.
• Inker & Colorist: Victor Olazaba and Edgar Delgado.