Fans of the classic 1990s cartoon, Spider-Man: The Animated Series, have eagerly awaited a revival, especially with the arrival of X-Men '97 in 2024. While a new animated series isn't currently in development—Marvel is focusing on new seasons of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man—the story will continue in comic book form with Spider-Man '94.
Spider-Man '94 is a four-issue limited series that picks up right after the show’s memorable cliffhanger ending from 1998. The story reunites Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson in New York City and introduces two classic Spider-Man villains making their first appearance in this animated universe. The series is written by veteran Spidey writer J.M. DeMatteis, who also contributed to the original animated series, with art by Jim Towe and covers by Nick Bradshaw, Ron Lim, and John Tyler Christopher.
Explore the gallery below to see cover art for Spider-Man '94 #1:
Spider-Man '94 #1 Cover Art Gallery
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Here is Marvel’s official synopsis for Spider-Man '94:
After journeying across the Multiverse, Peter Parker—the Amazing, Spectacular, Radioactive Spider-Man—returns to the streets of New York City with Mary Jane Watson. But something’s different: witness the debut of not one, but two of Spider-Man’s most iconic comic book villains in this universe!
Legendary writer J.M. DeMatteis and rising artist Jim Towe bring the sequel fans have waited thirty years for. Expect twists and turns you won’t see coming for your friendly neighborhood hero. Relive the golden age of animated superhero television with action-packed storytelling!
"The 1990s Spider-Man animated series holds a special place in Spidey history—it introduced an entire generation to Peter Parker’s world," DeMatteis shared with IGN. "We’re approaching this as the next season of the show, introducing new villains and adventures while honoring the creative spirit established by John Semper and the original team."
Spider-Man '94 #1 releases on September 3, 2025.
This isn't Marvel's first comic continuation of an animated series. Years before X-Men '97 was announced, the publisher released X-Men '92, which continued the story of the original X-Men cartoon.
