Marvel is going to be releasing a brand new animated series called “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” (formerly known as “Spider-Man: Freshman Year” on Disney+, but before the show hits the streaming service, Marvel will be releasing a brand new comic book series that is a prequel to the show.

In Marvel Animation’s “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man”, Peter Parker is on his way to becoming a hero, with a journey unlike what we’ve seen before and a style that celebrates the character’s earliest comic book roots. In this new comic book series, you can take the very first steps along with him as he discovers his powers, decides to become a hero, and even picks out his name and costume! Now Peter’s gotta survive an entire Freshman year as a newbie crime-fighting vigilante…and if you think you know how this story goes, you are in for a surprise!

Written by Marvel superstar Christos Gage and drawn by rising star artist Eric Gapstur, “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” will be a five-issue limited series that introduces a young Peter Parker, his supporting cast, and some of Spidey’s legendary villains. The comic series introduces some of the amazing adventures to come in this highly anticipated animated series that takes place during Peter’s earliest days as Spider-Man.

Christos Gage said in a statement regarding the new comic:

“I’ve had the privilege of writing a lot of Spider-Man’s adventures, both in comics and in the Insomniac video games, but one thing I’ve never gotten the chance to do is recount his earliest exploits.  And the exciting part about this book is it’s a brand new take on those formative times. While this is definitely Peter Parker, the Spidey we know and love, he’s got a new cast of supporting characters – including Nico Minoru, who you may know from Runaways – and some surprising twists!”

Check out Leonardo Romero’s cover, along with an Animation Variant Cover:

YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #1 (OF 5)

• Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
• Art by EPIC GAPSTUR
• Cover by LEONARDO ROMERO
• Animation Variant Cover
• On Sale 12/11/2024

You can preorder the new comic book at your local comic shop today!

Roger’s Take: Interestingly, this comic book series is coming out in December.  The animated series was rumoured to be coming out in November, but Disney has never officially announced the date, so if this comic book is a prequel, could that mean “Your Friendly Neighbour Spider-Man” won’t hit Disney+ until 2025? 

Are you going to pick up this new comic book series?  Let me know on social media!

Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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