The issue enlists John Romita Jr. for the main cover, uniting the iconic Spidey artist with acclaimed artist Paolo Rivera for the first time! Superstar artist Pepe Larraz also celebrated the milestone occasion with another breathtaking main cover for Spidey’s 1000th issue. The landmark issue will also feature an incredible collection of variant covers from some of the industry’s greatest artists, including Alex Ross, who captures one of Spider-Man’s most defining moments in his incomparable style, and Mark Bagley, whose cover spotlights Spider-Man’s unmatched rogues’ gallery.
“In addition to John Romita Jr. and Paolo Rivera’s jam cover, we also wanted to highlight the ‘#1000’ more concretely, hence Pepe’s cover with color artist Marte Gracia,” Editor Nick Lowe explained. “Our goal is to bring as many legendary Spider-Man artists together for this monumental celebration.”
“What a pleasure it’s been to see readers celebrate my work on Amazing Spider-Man over the years and show support for the cover I did with Paolo Rivera for the upcoming issue #1000!” Romita Jr. shared. “I’m honored to work on yet another milestone issue for Spidey, and this one is especially big—so big that it has not one but two primary covers, one by me and one by my fellow Amazing Spider-Man artist, Pepe Larraz! I hope everyone enjoys the issue, it’s going to be unforgettable!”
“If a time traveler suddenly showed up, back when I was a kid reading Spider-Man in my room, and told me that I was going to be drawing the 1000th issue of the comic book I had in my hands, and that I was going to be doing so alongside a living legend like John Romita Jr., the easiest to believe would be the time traveling part!” Larraz reflected. “Thank you, Marvel, for the honor and privilege of making me a part of Peter Parker’s history with this milestone issue.”
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