Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Confirms More Classic Marvel Villains

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Confirms More Classic Marvel Villains

As a seasoned gamer and comic book enthusiast with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the upcoming animated series “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” is shaping up to be a masterpiece. The prequel comics are a delightful addition to the lore, offering a fresh take on Peter Parker’s earliest adventures.


In “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man”, Spider-Man can create webs of any size and catches criminals as easily as one traps flies. Before Marvel Animation’s upcoming animated series premieres on Disney+ on January 29, a prequel comic based on the MCU-inspired show will be released by Marvel Comics. This comic follows Peter Parker, a high school freshman voiced by Hudson Thames, as he begins his journey to become Spider-Man. Unlike any other journey we’ve seen before, this story pays tribute to the character’s early comic book origins.

Diving into the latest issue #3 of “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” (one of five), I find myself facing off against a plethora of foes from my early days as the web-slinging hero. Characters like the cunning trio, the Enforcers, make their appearance in this issue. These three hired thugs – the skilled martial artist Fancy Dan, Montana with his lasso, and the brutish Ox – were initially under the command of the infamous crime boss known as the Big Man, way back in 1963’s “The Amazing Spider-Man” #10. Interestingly, it was Norman Osborn, the voice of Colman Domingo, who later enlisted them to aid him during his debut as a costumed villain (in “Amazing Spider-Man” #14), after other mercenaries like Scorcher and Headsman failed in their attempts to take me down (in “Untold Tales of Spider-Man”).

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Confirms More Classic Marvel Villains

In various comic book series like “Amazing Spider-Man” (issue 19 from 1964) and “Marvel Team-Up” (#138), we see that the Enforcers initially worked for a character known as Sandman. However, later on, this villain reformed and joined forces with Spider-Man to combat a new group of Enforcers. Over time, they have also been hired by figures such as Techmaster, Lightmaster, and the notorious crime boss Wilson Fisk, who is infamously known as the Kingpin.

Christos Gage, who’s penned numerous Spider-Man tales across comics and games, shared that he’s yet to narrate his early escapades. The intriguing aspect of this upcoming five-issue comic series is its fresh perspective on those critical stages. Although this is still Peter Parker, our beloved Spidey, he has a unique set of sidekicks – among them, Nico Minoru, a character you might recognize from the Runaways. Additionally, it offers some unexpected turns!

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Confirms More Classic Marvel Villains

Kick off with Marvel Animation’s freshly minted series, where we witness the early days of Peter Parker’s transformation into the iconic Spider-Man. This time around, you get to embark on his journey right alongside him, as he uncovers his powers, chooses to embrace heroism, and selects both his name and costume. As a novice crime-fighter navigating his way through his first year at high school, Peter will face challenges that might seem familiar but hold plenty of unexpected twists! So buckle up, because even if you think you know the ending, this tale has quite a few surprises in store for you!

On sale: Dec. 11, 2024

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #2

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Confirms More Classic Marvel Villains

Unrestricted Mightiness Awaits! Ever since Peter Parker was bitten by that radioactive spider, he’s not the same guy anymore – yet he’s merely beginning to grasp the wisdom that transforms him into the Spider-Man we adore! Before he leaps onto our screens for the upcoming YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN series on Disney+, there are some tough lessons he needs to conquer first…

On sale: Jan. 15, 2025

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #3

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Confirms More Classic Marvel Villains

Getting Into Trouble Everywhere! With a fresh school, extraordinary abilities, and a hidden persona, Peter Parker finds himself in over his depth while juggling his dual life as Spider-Man. Coming soon to Disney+ is the latest animated series featuring YOUR LOCAL SPIDER-MAN! However, you might want to catch up on the action beforehand as he confronts THE ENEMY GROUP!

On sale: Feb. 19, 2025

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2024-11-26 05:09