Neil Gaiman, Jonathan Hickman, Dan Slott, Steve McNiven, and more of the industry's greatest talents plan on delivering stunning tales in AMAZING FANTASY #1000, on sale August 31.
The press release follows:
Media Release -- Sixty years ago, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko introduced the world to Spider-Man in the historic AMAZING FANTASY #15! Over the course of six web-slinging decades, Peter Parker has inspired millions of fans and secured his spot as one of the most iconic fictional characters of all time. To celebrate this milestone anniversary, a lineup of incredible creators from throughout the comics industry will come together next month in AMAZING FANTASY #1000, an outstanding collection of stories that explore the past, present and future of Amazing Spider-Man storytelling and showcase why Spidey is one of the most beloved heroes in history.
Here's what fans can expect from this landmark issue:
· Visionary writer Neil Gaiman's and artist Steve McNiven tell a touching tale about how Spidey inspired a young fan
· Emmy Award-winning creator behind Veep and Avenue 5 Armando Iannucci makes his Marvel Comics debut alongside Ryan Stegman in a story about a strange Spidey conspiracy!
· Spider-Man mastermind Dan Slott and superstar artist Jim Cheung team up to explore the enduring love between Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson in a story set in the far future
· Acclaimed artist Michael Cho and novelist Anthony Falcone craft a powerful story that explores the very root of Peter Parker's heroism
· Ho Che Anderson and Giuseppe Camuncoli deliver thrills and chills in a horror-fueled Spidey adventure that cuts to Peter Parker's core
· Kurt Busiek, Terry Dodson, and Rachel Dodson introduce a new Spidey villainess—the WITCH-QUEEN!
· Rainbow Rowell and Olivier Coipel spotlight the average day of Peter Parker's hectic job as a Daily Bugle photographer
· Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto take readers on an inter-dimensional journey across the Spider-Verse and beyond!
Check out brand-new interior artwork and don't miss this profound chapter in the Spider-Man mythos when AMAZING FANTASY #1000 arrives on August 31!
Retailers, don't forget to order your copies of AMAZING FANTASY #1000 by Monday, July 18!
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AMAZING FANTASY #1000 - 75960609975700111
Written by NEIL GAIMAN, ARMANDO IANNUCCI, DAN SLOTT, MICHAEL CHO, ANTHONY FALCONE, HO CHE ANDERSON, KURT BUSIEK, RAINBOW ROWELL, & JONATHAN HICKMAN
Art by STEVE MCNIVEN, RYAN STEGMAN, JIM CHEUNG, MICHAEL CHO, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, TERRY DODSON, RACHEL DODSON, OLIVIER COIPEL, & MARCO CHECCHETTO
Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
On Sale 8/31
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