Fans of the beloved '90s animated series Spider-Man: The Animated Series have long awaited a proper continuation of its unresolved storylines—especially following the resurgence of nostalgia-fueled revivals like X-Men '97 in 2024. While a new animated season remains unconfirmed, Marvel is finally answering the call with Spider-Man '94, a four-issue limited comic series that picks up directly from the show’s infamous 1998 cliffhanger.
Set to release on September 3, 2025, Spider-Man '94 brings Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson back to New York City after their multiversal journey, reigniting the web-slinger’s crime-fighting legacy in the Big Apple. This highly anticipated series not only honors the tone and continuity of the original show but also introduces two iconic Spider-Man villains who have never appeared in this animated universe—marking their long-overdue debut.
Written by J.M. DeMatteis, a veteran Spidey scribe and original writer of the '90s series, and illustrated by Jim Towe (Spider-Verse vs. Venomverse) with covers by Nick Bradshaw, Ron Lim, and John Tyler Christopher, Spider-Man '94 aims to capture the spirit of the classic show while delivering fresh twists and high-stakes adventures.
Marvel’s official summary reads:
After searching to the ends of the Multiverse, PETER PARKER – the AMAZING, the SPECTACULAR, the RADIOACTIVE Web-Head himself – A.K.A. SPIDER-MAN, swings back into the streets of New York City with his beloved Mary Jane WATSON in tow! But what’s this? One of these villains is not like the others: Witness this universe’s debut of not one, but TWO of Spider-Man’s greatest villains from the comics!
Legendary Spider-Scribe J.M. DeMATTEIS and rising star artist JIM TOWE bring you the return you’ve all been waiting thirty years for! And you’re never going to expect the twists and turns ahead for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Break out your action figures, and post up in front of the TV as we bring you back to the greatest era of animated super hero television in history!
In an interview with IGN, DeMatteis shared his enthusiasm: “The 1990s Spider-Man animated series has become a beloved part of Spidey lore—it was the introduction to Peter Parker and his universe for an entire generation—and I’m delighted to be diving back into that universe. We’re treating this as the next season of the show, which means introducing new villains, new challenges, new adventures for Peter—while doing our best to remain true to the creative spirit that John Semper and Company established with the original show.”
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This release continues Marvel’s tradition of expanding animated universes through comics. Prior to the announcement of X-Men '97, the publisher successfully revisited the classic X-Men cartoon with X-Men '92. Now, with Spider-Man '94, fans can once again step into the vibrant, serialized world of the '90s Spider-Man animated continuity—this time with official closure and new thrills on the horizon.
